WDH Guide Service, LLC
920-639-6286
Waterfowl & Fishing Guide Services
Full-Time, Professional Guiding Services 365 Days per Year
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Wisconsin Layout Boat Hunting Lake Michigan
(Late October-Early December)
Open Water Layout Boat Hunting (1-4 Hunters)
These hunts are geared toward sea ducks and diver ducks and as the name suggests, they take place in open water away from shore. We use the largest and most comfortable single-man layout boats on the market (Waterfowl Works UFO Gen 2) to provide you with the safest, and most comfortable layout hunting experience possible! The low profile design and comfortable concealment enable hunters to pick out trophy drakes and make clean kills at close range!
Decoys are placed in relation to the position of the layout craft and once birds are dropped, they are retrieved using a “tender boat”. All craft are outfitted with 2-way radios for constant contact between the layout craft and tender boat. The tender boat is equipped with a USCG approved, waterproof ship-to-shore marine radio for safety. Layout hunting for fast flying divers and sea ducks is a very unique approach to waterfowl hunting that should be on every serious Waterfowler’s bucket list! I run trips 7 days a week and I personally scout birds before EVERY trip. 100% success rate, 10 years and counting.
Items to bring: Valid Wisconsin Hunting License, Wisconsin State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp, shotgun with a maximum capacity of 3 Shells, insulated waders or water-resistant winter bibs, weather appropriate clothing, 2 boxes of 3″ #2 or #3 non-toxic shot per person per day, modified or full choke ONLY, face mask, hearing protection, sunglasses, food, drinks
Northern Wisconsin Duck Hunting
(Late September - Mid October)
Northern Wisconsin Hunts (1-3 Hunters)
Our Northern Wisconsin waterfowl hunts are a taste of duck hunting in its purest form! Scenic, remote locations and access by canoe or boat provide hunters with a high quality, “back to basics” type hunt in the midst of a gorgeous autumn setting! Expert calling and scouting for EVERY trip ensure that you will be on the best hunt available. Fresh birds arrive in Northern WI on a daily basis during the migration. Mixed bags of 3 to 4+ species are common with wood ducks, mallards, gadwall, wigeon, black ducks, ringnecks, hooded mergansers, and teal being the most common. These hunts are also an excellent opportunity to introduce younger generations or novice hunters to the sport of waterfowling and are a great break from the crowds of popular public marshes. Be sure to ask about Cast & Blast trips which allow you to hunt ducks in the morning and fish for musky for the remainder of the day.
Items to bring: Valid Wisconsin Small Game License, Wisconsin State Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Waterfowl Stamp, shotgun with a maximum capacity of 3 Shell, chest waders, weather appropriate clothing, 2 boxes of 3″ #2 or #3 non-toxic shot per person per day, face mask, hearing protection, sunglasses, food, drinks
Musky Fishing
(Late May - Mid October)
Northern Wisconsin Musky Trips (1-3 Anglers)
Our Northern Wisconsin musky fishing trips are second to none! I pride myself on providing my clients with a safe, enjoyable and successful outing in a positive atmosphere using only top quality gear (provided) from Kraemer Custom Rods and Abu Garcia. Questions are always welcome, and I am happy to show and share my secrets on the “wheres” and “hows” of consistently locating and catching northern Wisconsin muskies!
During the months of May-October, Capt Jeff Van Remortel puts more muskies in the boat than ANY guide in the area if not all of Wisconsin. From Opening Day of 2012 through Oct 14, 2019, I have handled 1056 Northern Wisconsin Muskies in my boat and maintained an average of 1.1 muskies per day with an average length of 37″ over that same time frame. Over 100 of them have been “first muskies” for customers (22 in 2019 Season) and many more have been “personal bests” for customers. Over 99% of our catches have come casting (no trolling) and we boat several fish in the 48″+ class each Season.
Full Day Trip (9 hours) 1-3 Anglers
Half Day Trip (5 hours) 1-3 Anglers
Items to bring: Valid Wisconsin fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sun block, rain gear, weather appropriate clothing, hat with a brim or visor, food, drinks
Steelhead & Brown Trout Fishing (Tributaries)
(March-April)
Great Lakes Tributary Fishing Trips
Large, powerful Great Lakes trout and salmon make feeding and spawning migrations into Wisconsin’s many tributaries in Spring and Fall providing a unique chance to catch BIG, powerful fish on light tackle! Our Great Lakes tributary trips for steelhead and brown trout are an excellent change of pace from traditional inland fishing! Whether you are looking to catch your first Great Lakes brown trout or steelhead or your 100th, Capt. Jeff Van Remortel WILL show you tactics and techniques that out-produce conventional methods HANDS DOWN!
Typical full day outings result in 5 to 15 fish landed and many more hookups. High quality, custom built rods, custom made floats, jigs and tie patterns are the key to success for these notoriously finicky fish! All rods, reels and bait are provided. Lake Michigan Tributary trips are available from approximately March 15 through April 25. Please call or email for availability and flow conditions to assist you in planning your trip to take advantage of the “run”!
No matter what your experience level, you WILL benefit from a trip with WDH Guide Service, LLC. You will learn refined tactics that produce big trout and salmon! All rods, reels, and baits will be provided though clients are welcome to bring their own.
Full Day Trip (9 hours) 1-3 Anglers
Half Day Trip (5 hours) 1-3 Anglers
Items to bring include: Valid Wisconsin Fishing License, Great Lakes Trout Stamp, chest waders/boots, headlamp, polarized sunglasses, seasonally appropriate clothing, gloves, brimmed hat, drinks, snacks
Northern Wisconsin Walleye & Multi Species Fishing
(May - October)
Northern Wisconsin Walleye/Multi-species Fishing Trips (1-4 Anglers)
Our Northern Wisconsin Walleye fishing trips take place in Vilas, Oneida, Iron and Price Counties. Full day or half day trips (morning and evening) are available to target Walleye, Bass, Pike or Panfish. The fishing for all of these species is good throughout the year, however, the months of May and June provide some truly outstanding opportunities. All gear is provided featuring top quality rods, reels and baits though you are welcome to bring your own.
Limits of Walleye are taken on most trips with plenty of additional action to keep your rod tips bent! Average fish size is between 14″ and 18″ and fish in the 20″+ class are taken on nearly every trip. Trips focused on Trophy Walleye are also offered. We catch and release many fish in the 28″+ size class during both the open water and ice fishing Seasons. We practice selective harvest on all species, and all unharmed walleyes over 24″ are released.
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Pike trips are very successful and range from 15-20+ fish days to 50-60+ fish per outing! Northern Wisconsin provides an excellent opportunity for Trophy Smallmouth (20″+) and the vast majority of our lakes see minimal targeted pressure for most of the year.
Full Day Trip (9 hours) 1-4 Anglers
Half Day Trip (5 hours) 1-4 Anglers
Items to bring: Valid Wisconsin fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sun block, rain gear, weather appropriate clothing, hat with a brim or visor, food, drinks
Northern Wisconsin Ice Fishing
(December - March)
Northern Wisconsin Walleye, Pike, Bass & Panfish Ice Fishing (1-12 Anglers)
Our Northern Wisconsin ice fishing trips are second to none! All rods Kraemer Custom Rods , reels, electronics and shacks (ALL provided) are top quality and in excellent shape. You may choose to target walleyes, pike, bass, panfish or all of the above! Success rates are very high for these trips and all gear (except clothes, boots and a valid WI fishing license) can be provided upon request. We fish in spacious, heated portable shacks Otter Outdoor for all trips including late-night walleye trips. Walleye trips can be geared towards larger trophy fish in the 25″+ size class or towards a bag limit of great eaters in the 13″ to 18″ size range. Pike and panfish trips provide great action with many daytime flags to chase while jigging or tip-down fishing for bluegills, crappies and perch! Average pike size is 18 to 26″ with 30″+ fish taken on most trips targeting pike. Half day and Full Day Trips available for up to 12 angler
Full Day Trip (9 hours) 1-12 Anglers
Half Day trip (5 hours) 1-12 Anglers
Items to bring: Valid Wisconsin fishing license, polarized sunglasses, appropriate winter clothing/boots/gloves, headlamp, food, snacks