FAQs
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Generally, they are! Captain Dennis Butz, owner of Butz Guide Service, has fished the Fox River and Bay of Green Bay all of his life. He knows that catching fish requires flexibility, depending on the fish species, wind, weather, and time of year. Captain Butz has state-of-the-art Lowrance electronics to help put you on top of fish and the fishing tackle to reel them in. In the rare instances when the fish aren’t biting, the day isn’t a waste. You still have a chance to be on the water with a great guy, learn fishing techniques to take back to your lake, and make memories to last a lifetime. It is not just about the fish! It is so much more.
The limit on walleyes differs, depending on the time of year and body of water. April is trophy fishing time on the Fox River. The limit is one walleye, and the walleye must be over 28 inches. After May 1, through summer and fall, the limit is five walleyes on the Bay of Green Bay and three walleyes on the Fox River and Lake Winnebago.
Kids love catching fish, and the Fox River is a special place where they can reel in a wide variety. On a day of fun fishing, kids can catch catfish, sheepshead, carp, and who knows what else? Maybe Mom and Dad get a couple of walleyes for supper, and the kids get the thrill of catching other fish.
Captain Dennis Butz makes your walleye guide trip worth every minute!
- $400 half-day fishing trip (5 hours)
- $550 full-day fishing trip (7 hours)
Shorter trips or multiple-day trips also are available. Butz Guide Service offers an active military discount and veteran discount of 10% off. Fishing groups with a child under 16 also receive a 10% discount.
The boat dock depends on a variety of factors, including wind, weather, and where the fish are biting. Captain Butz will confer with you when choosing a boat landing. Butz Guide Service commonly launches from boat landings in:
- Green Bay
- Suamico
- Oconto
- Pensaukee
- Marinette
- Door County
- Dyckesville
- Oshkosh Area
- A Wisconsin fishing license for anyone 16 and over. A printed copy is required. Purchase a license at the Wisconsin DNR website, LINK https://gowild.wi.gov/
- Cold/warm weather gear
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Food and beverages
- Camera
- Cell phone
- Large cooler to take home your catch!
A total of four fishermen. Contact Captain Butz for larger groups. He can arrange multiple boats and multiple guides for the Bay of Green Bay, the Fox River, and Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin.
No. Anyone under 16 is not required to have a Wisconsin fishing license. Sixteen and over should purchase a Wisconsin fishing license at https://gowild.wi.gov/ and bring a printed copy with them, as required by Wisconsin law.
Safety is of utmost importance. In case of bad weather, Butz Guide Service will reschedule the fishing trip or provide a full refund.
