Get started on your adventure
Green Bay Walleye Fishing Guide — Trophy Walleye on Sturgeon Bay & Green Bay
The Bay of Green Bay is one of the greatest trophy walleye fisheries in North America — and Green Bay Trophy Fishing has been putting anglers on giant walleye here for over 35 years. We are talking about true trophy fish: walleye in the 28 to 36-inch class, pushing 10, 12, and even 14 pounds, caught right here on the waters of Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Door County. Every spring, serious walleye anglers from across Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and beyond make the trip to Door County specifically to chase these giants — and Green Bay Trophy Fishing is the most experienced guide service on these waters. With 35+ years of local knowledge, we know exactly where the walleye are at every point in the season, on both the east and west shores of Green Bay, from Oconto and Sturgeon Bay to the Fox River, Oconto River, and Peshtigo River in spring. Book your trip today — limited dates are available and the best ones fill up fast.
Professional Green Bay Trophy Walleye Guide Service
Green Bay Trophy Fishing is the most experienced walleye guide service on the Bay of Green Bay — period. With over 35 years of full-time guiding on Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and the waters of Door County, our guides have an unmatched understanding of this fishery that simply cannot be replicated. We fish both the east and west shores of Green Bay, covering prime walleye territory from Oconto on the west shore to Sturgeon Bay and Door County on the east — giving our clients access to more productive water than any single-location guide service on the bay. When you book with Green Bay Trophy Fishing, you skip the learning curve and go straight to catching trophy walleye. Our clients regularly land fish in the 28 to 36-inch class, with 10-pound-plus walleye a realistic expectation on every trip during peak season. Spring trips on the rivers and bay routinely produce 20 to 40-fish days. This is world-class walleye fishing — and we are your best guide to it.
Why Green Bay Walleyes Are So Special
The walleye is the crown jewel of Green Bay — and the Bay of Green Bay produces some of the largest, most sought-after walleye in North America. While walleye across the upper Midwest commonly range from 14 to 24 inches, Green Bay regularly produces true trophy fish in the 28 to 36-inch class, with giants pushing 10, 12, and even 14 pounds. These fish are not accidents — they are the product of one of the most productive walleye ecosystems in the country. Green Bay walleye are most active during low-light conditions, feeding aggressively at dawn, dusk, and on overcast days with wind-driven shorelines. The bay’s massive forage base — including yellow perch, shiners, and emerald shiners — fuels incredible growth rates that produce the trophy fish that bring serious walleye anglers from across the USA and Canada to Door County every spring. What truly sets Green Bay apart is the sheer size of the fishery. From the Fox, Oconto, and Peshtigo Rivers in spring, to the open bay flats and reefs in summer, to the trophy structure of Sturgeon Bay and Door County in fall — there is always outstanding walleye fishing somewhere on Green Bay, and Green Bay Trophy Fishing knows exactly where to find it.
Green Bay Walleye Fishing By Season: Where We Fish and When
SPRING — RIVER FISHING AND BAY OPENER (March through May) Spring is the most exciting time of year for trophy walleye on Green Bay. As ice melts and water temperatures begin to climb in March, walleye begin their spawn migration up the Fox River, Oconto River, and Peshtigo River — and Green Bay Trophy Fishing follows them every step of the way. River walleye in spring are aggressive, concentrated, and absolutely on the feed. Trophy fish in the 28 to 36-inch range are common, and 20 to 40-fish days are a regular occurrence when the conditions are right. Once the bay ice clears and the open water season begins, we transition to the bay itself, targeting staging walleye on the west shore near Oconto and the east shore near Sturgeon Bay and Door County. SUMMER — BAY REEFS, FLATS, AND STRUCTURE (June through August) As water temperatures warm through June and July, Green Bay walleye migrate to mid-bay flats, offshore reefs, and deeper structure. This is numbers season — consistent action on fish in the 15 to 24-inch eating size range, mixed with the occasional trophy pushing 28 inches or better. Green Bay Trophy Fishing fishes both the east shore near Sturgeon Bay and Door County and the west shore near Oconto, always following the most productive bite. Trolling crankbaits, snap jigging structure, and live bait rigs on bottom breaks are all effective during the summer months. FALL — TROPHY SEASON ON STURGEON BAY AND DOOR COUNTY (September through November) Fall is when the biggest walleye of the year become most accessible. As water temperatures drop in September and October, trophy walleye in the 30 to 36-inch class push into the Sturgeon Bay and Door County areas, feeding aggressively before winter. Green Bay Trophy Fishing targets these fish on deep structure, rocky reefs, and the shipping channel with large minnow presentations and trolling setups designed specifically for the heaviest fish of the season. If a personal best walleye is your goal, book a fall trip — this is when it happens.
How to Catch Trophy Walleyes on Green Bay, Wisconsin
Catching trophy walleye on the Bay of Green Bay requires far more than simply dropping a bait in the water. Success changes daily based on water temperature, wind direction, bait movement, light conditions, seasonal migrations, and your exact location — whether you’re fishing the west shore near Oconto, the rivers in spring, or the east shore near Sturgeon Bay and Door County. Green Bay Trophy Fishing uses a full arsenal of proven techniques depending on the conditions: trolling crankbaits and stick baits along breaks and reefs, snap jigging key structure with blade baits and plastics, live bait rigging with leeches and crawlers on bottom breaks, and precision jig fishing on river walleye during the spring migration on the Fox, Oconto, and Peshtigo Rivers. With 35+ years on these waters, our guides know which technique produces on any given day, in any given condition — so you spend your time catching fish instead of experimenting. Every trip is a guided education in Green Bay walleye fishing from one of the most experienced captains on the bay.
Best Baits and Lures for Green Bay Trophy Walleyes
From precision jigs and ripping raps to shiver minnows, crawler harnesses, crankbaits, and live bait presentations, there are countless ways to consistently catch trophy walleyes on the Bay of Green Bay. The key is knowing which presentation matches the exact conditions, forage, water clarity, and depth the fish are using that day — and that knowledge only comes from decades on the water. In spring on the Fox, Oconto, and Peshtigo Rivers, hair jigs, blade baits, and minnow-tipped jigs are deadly on staging trophy walleye. On the open bay in summer, Rapala Shad Raps, Thundersticks, and crawler harnesses trolled along reef edges produce consistent numbers. In fall near Sturgeon Bay and Door County, large sucker minnows and oversized jigging spoons target the heaviest fish of the year on deep structure. Green Bay Trophy Fishing provides all tackle, rods, and gear — you just show up and fish. Our guides will put the right presentation in your hands for the conditions, maximizing your shot at a personal best walleye on every single cast.
Why Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay Are Wisconsin’s Best Trophy Walleye Destination
Wisconsin is loaded with incredible walleye fisheries — Lake Winnebago, the Wolf River, the Wisconsin River — but none of them compare to the Bay of Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay when it comes to producing true trophy walleye in consistent numbers. Green Bay’s sheer size — over 1,600 square miles of water — combined with its diverse habitat, massive forage base, and productive river systems creates a walleye factory unlike anything else in the Midwest. The west shore near Oconto delivers outstanding spring and summer walleye. The east shore at Sturgeon Bay and Door County produces trophy fish throughout the season and some of the biggest walleye of the year in fall. The Fox, Oconto, and Peshtigo Rivers explode with walleye every spring as fish stage for the spawn. Green Bay Trophy Fishing covers all of it. With 35+ years of experience fishing every corner of this incredible system — both east and west shores, the rivers in spring, the open bay in summer, and the trophy structure near Sturgeon Bay in fall — we give our clients access to more productive walleye water than any other guide service on the bay. This is the greatest walleye fishery in Wisconsin. We are its most experienced guide service. Book your trip today.
Experience the Best Trophy Walleye Fishing on Green Bay
With over 35 years of professional walleye guide experience on the Bay of Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and the waters of Door County, Green Bay Trophy Fishing has helped thousands of anglers connect with the trophy walleye of their dreams. We fish both the east and west shores of Green Bay, the Fox, Oconto, and Peshtigo Rivers in spring, and the legendary trophy structure of Sturgeon Bay and Door County through fall. Whether you’re chasing a personal best 36-inch trophy or want to experience a 30-fish spring day on the rivers, Green Bay Trophy Fishing has the experience, the knowledge, and the passion to deliver. Limited dates are available — book your Green Bay walleye trip today before your dates are gone.