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The #1 Fishing Destination in America — Guided by Green Bay Trophy Fishing for 35+ Years
Sturgeon Bay is a fisherman’s mecca — officially named the #1 Bass Fishing Destination in America by Bassmaster Magazine and the #1 Smallmouth Fishery in the Country by Wired2Fish. With world-class smallmouth bass, trophy walleye, giant northern pike, and incredible Lake Michigan salmon fishing just minutes away, Sturgeon Bay offers more diversity of world-class fishing than virtually any other destination in the Midwest. Green Bay Trophy Fishing has been guiding anglers on these legendary waters for over 35 years — and we are your best guide to everything Sturgeon Bay has to offer.
Sturgeon Bay is a small, beautiful city nestled in Northeast Wisconsin on the southern end of the Door County Peninsula — one of the Midwest’s most beloved vacation destinations. Geographically positioned between Green Bay to the west and Lake Michigan to the east, Sturgeon Bay sits at the heart of an extraordinary fishing ecosystem that draws serious anglers from across the United States and Canada every season. The bay itself is approximately 18 miles wide at its widest point, 120 miles long, and covers roughly 1,225 square miles of world-class fishing water. Sturgeon Bay hosts major fishing tournaments every year — including the prestigious Sturgeon Bay Bass Open and Major League Fishing events — attracting the best competitive anglers in the country and confirming its status as one of America’s premier fishing destinations. Green Bay Trophy Fishing is proud to call Sturgeon Bay home and to share this incredible fishery with anglers from all over the world.
Why should you fish Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay is one of the best places for freshwater anglers to visit in North America — and the numbers back it up. Bassmaster Magazine named it the #1 bass fishing destination in America. Wired2Fish named it the #1 smallmouth fishery in the country. Major League Fishing held its Bass Pro Tour here and left stunned by the size and number of fish. The walleye fishing on Green Bay is among the best in Wisconsin, with trophy fish in the 28 to 36-inch class a realistic expectation every season. The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal produces monster northern pike year-round. And just minutes across the peninsula, Lake Michigan off Algoma and Door County delivers world-class king salmon, coho, steelhead, and trophy brown trout. Anglers have been coming to Sturgeon Bay for decades chasing trophy-caliber fish in every species — and with Green Bay Trophy Fishing’s 35+ years of local knowledge, we know exactly where to find them in every season. Most popular fishing shows on TV have filmed at Sturgeon Bay, and the national bass fishing circuit continues to return here year after year. This is not just a great fishing destination — it is one of the greatest freshwater fishing destinations in the world. Come experience it for yourself with Green Bay Trophy Fishing.
Why hire a fishing guide to fish on Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay is a massive, complex fishery that spans hundreds of square miles of water across multiple bays, channels, reefs, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Knowing what season, what spots, what techniques, and what time of day to fish is the difference between an extraordinary day and a frustrating one. That local knowledge only comes from decades on the water — and Green Bay Trophy Fishing has 35+ years of it. When you hire a Green Bay Trophy Fishing guide, you skip the weeks and months of trial and error it takes to learn Sturgeon Bay on your own. Our guides are on the water full-time, tracking fish movements, water temperatures, bait schools, and seasonal patterns every single day of the season. We know where the walleye are in spring, where the smallmouth stage in summer, where the pike hold in the Ship Canal, and where the salmon are running off Algoma. This knowledge translates directly into more fish in the boat on every trip. Our guides also provide all tackle, rods, and bait — and they coach every angler on the boat regardless of experience level. Whether you’ve been fishing for 40 years or have never held a rod, you’ll leave a Green Bay Trophy Fishing charter with new knowledge, great memories, and a story worth telling. Half-day and full-day options are available to fit every schedule and budget.
Why book with Green Bay Trophy Fishing?
With over 35 years of full-time guiding experience on the waters of Sturgeon Bay, Green Bay, and Door County, Green Bay Trophy Fishing is the most experienced and trusted fishing guide service in the area. We guide for every major species Sturgeon Bay has to offer — world-class smallmouth bass, trophy walleye, northern pike in the Ship Canal, and Lake Michigan salmon and trout out of Algoma — giving our clients access to the most diverse guided fishing experience available anywhere in the Midwest. We offer flexible fishing charters to fit your schedule, from half-day trips to full-day adventures. We can assist with lodging recommendations throughout beautiful Door County, transportation coordination, and shore lunch planning. And for groups who want the ultimate Sturgeon Bay experience, our Trophy Fishing Properties LLC lodge — a newly renovated, stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom property in the heart of Sturgeon Bay — provides the perfect home base for your fishing adventure. Whatever species you’re chasing, whatever your experience level, and whatever size your group — Green Bay Trophy Fishing has the experience, the knowledge, and the passion to deliver the greatest fishing trip of your life in one of America’s greatest fishing destinations. Book your Sturgeon Bay fishing adventure today.
Explore Sturgeon Bay’s World-Class Fishing — Book Your Guided Trip
Sturgeon Bay and Door County offer world-class guided fishing for multiple species throughout the season. Click below to explore each fishery and book your guided trip with Green Bay Trophy Fishing: Smallmouth Bass — the #1 smallmouth fishery in America right here in Sturgeon Bay. Trophy Walleye — giant walleye on the Bay of Green Bay from spring through fall. Northern Pike — monster pike in the legendary Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal year-round. Lake Michigan Salmon — king salmon, coho, steelhead, and trophy brown trout out of Algoma and Door County. Family Fishing — kid-friendly guided trips perfect for Door County vacation families. Corporate Charters — groups of 4 to 40 people welcome.
Green Bay Trophy Fishing
We have over 35 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!