Door County Salmon Fishing
The cold, deep waters of Lake Michigan along Door County and Algoma harbor some of the most impressive salmon fishing opportunities in the Midwest. While many anglers dream of Pacific Northwest expeditions, Wisconsin’s eastern shoreline offers world-class salmon action right in America’s heartland.
Get started on your adventure
Why Charter with Us for Salmon Fishing in Algoma, WI?
Lake Michigan’s vastness and constantly shifting salmon patterns make guided charters essential for success. Our professional captains track seasonal movements, monitor water temperatures, and utilize cutting-edge electronics to position you directly over actively feeding fish. What might take days of trial and error as a visiting angler becomes a targeted, productive fishing experience under our guidance.
Lake Michigan’s Salmon and Trout Varieties
King (Chinook) Salmon
The undisputed heavyweight champion of Great Lakes salmon, Chinooks routinely reach 15-30 pounds in Door County and Algoma waters. These powerful fighters make blistering runs when hooked, testing both equipment and angler skill. Their deep silver flanks transform to dark maroon during spawning season, and males develop the characteristic hooked jaw. The Wisconsin state record stands at nearly 45 pounds!
Coho Salmon
Slightly smaller than their Chinook cousins but no less exciting, Coho salmon typically range from 5-12 pounds in Lake Michigan. Known for acrobatic fights with multiple jumps, Cohos provide non-stop action and are highly regarded for their delicious orange-red flesh. These silver bullets feature small black spots across their backs and upper tail fin.
Steelhead (Rainbow Trout)
While technically trout, steelhead behave like salmon and grow to impressive sizes in Lake Michigan. These chrome-bright fighters are famous for spectacular aerial displays when hooked. Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan strain frequently reaches 8-16 pounds.
Brown Trout
Lake Michigan’s brown trout population includes some genuine trophies exceeding 20 pounds. These golden-bronze predators cruise nearshore waters, especially during spring and fall, providing excellent opportunities for anglers.
The Trolling Experience
Unlike river fishing for spawning salmon, Lake Michigan charters employ specialized trolling techniques to cover water and intercept actively feeding fish:
- Downriggers: Heavy weights carry lures to precise depths where salmon hold along temperature breaks
- Copper/Lead Core Lines: Specialized weighted lines present baits at varied depths throughout the water column
- Planer Boards: These devices spread lures away from the boat, allowing multiple presentations without tangling
- Flasher/Fly Combos: Rotating flashers create vibration and flash that trigger reaction strikes from predatory salmon
Our vessels are fully equipped with all necessary specialized gear – just bring appropriate clothing and your fishing license!
Why Green Bay Trophy Fishing?
Green Bay Trophy Fishing guides full-time and knows where to find the hottest bites for Door County and Algoma salmon. By taking in a variety of factors, such as wind, weather, water temperature and seasonal patterns, we consistently put our clients on fish.
We have all the latest technology like a fully-equipped fishing boat, advanced electronics including fish finders, downriggers, and more. We take the role of guide very seriously and love teaching new techniques, concepts and best practices. We love salmon fishing just as much as our customers do and go the extra mile to be sure they are having as much fun fishing for Lake Michigan salmon as we do.
Green Bay Trophy Fishing
We have over 25 years of fishing guide experience finding walleyes on Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay and the Door County area in any type of weather, rain or shine. We take pride in every trip we guide. We love fishing trips and we love it when our customers can enjoy it too. Nothing achieves this like catching a lot of big fish. If you are planning a trip to our area soon and want a professional fishing guide, check our rates here and get ready to fish!