🎣 2026 Guided Fishing Trip Rates – Captain Dan Kirk

Fishing With Captain Kirk LLC
Wisconsin Fishing Guide Service on the Winnebago System & Beyond

Captain Dan Kirk (“Captain Kirk”) is a licensed Wisconsin fishing guide and U.S. Coast Guard certified captain offering fully guided fishing trips on the Fox River, Wolf River, and Lake Winnebago.

“Again thank you very much for the fishing and the great time I had out there with you. You do a great job as a guide!”
— Tim Robinson

✅ Captain Kirk’s Fair Trip Guarantee

Captain Kirk expects to put fish in the boat. Nobody wants to get skunked.

If we fish in safe, reasonable conditions and do not boat a single fish, you will pay no more than the retainer fee of $115.

No Fish. No Balance Due.

💰 2026 Guide Trip Rates

(All trips are for ONE (1) or TWO (2) people only)

Friday, Saturday & Holidays

🚀 WARP SPEED Full Day Trip — $495
(6 hours on the water)

🛸 BEAM ME UP Half-Day Trip — $425
(Up to 4 hours on the water)

🔒 Retainer Fee — $115

Monday – Thursday SPECIAL

🚀 WARP SPEED Full Day Trip — $445
(6 hours on the water)

🛸 BEAM ME UP Half-Day Trip — $395
(Up to 4 hours on the water)

🔒 Retainer Fee — $115

🛥️ Trip Area

These rates apply to the Winnebago System and local waters, including:

Fox River (Early Spring & Fall)
Wolf River (some midweek trips in Spring)
Lake Winnebago (late spring through October)
Possibly Fox River & Wolf River again in October and November if weather cooperates

🐟 Fish Cleaning

$20 minimum
$3 per fish

Includes table, knives, bags, cleanup, water, disposal, and expertise.

Please bring a cooler and ice if you plan to keep fish.

📅 Reservations & Booking

📞 Call or Text: 920-722-1881
📧 CaptainKirk@FishingGuideWisconsin.com

Captain Kirk guides only 1 or 2 people at a time. No 3+ person trips.

💳 Retainer & Payment Policy

$115 non-refundable retainer due at booking required to hold your date
Retainer is applied to your trip total

Example:
Friday Full Day = $495
$495 – $115 retainer = $380 balance due after trip

Payment Methods:

Retainer: PayPal (credit/debit card accepted)
Balance Due: Cash, Check, or Credit Card via PayPal link (NEW for 2026)
$40 fee for returned checks

⚠️ Cancellations

Must be confirmed by direct phone conversation (no texts, emails, or voicemails)
Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows are charged the full remaining balance
Retainer is not refundable

🌦️ Weather & Rescheduling

Trips run rain or shine.

Trips will be rescheduled if conditions are unsafe or miserable, including:

High winds
Temps below 36°F
Lightning
Flood conditions
Ice
All day rain
Cold rain

Final decision is made by Fishing With Captain Kirk LLC for safety.

💵 Tipping

Tipping is not required or expected, but always appreciated.

Past tips have ranged from $20 to $200+ depending on the day.

People from Kansas and Wyoming are apparently the best tippers 😉

🎣 What’s Included

✅ Lund 1825 Pro Guide w/ 90hp Yamaha
✅ Fenwick / St. Croix rods & Pflueger reels
✅ All bait, jigs, and lures (no extra bait fees)
✅ Life jackets for adults
✅ Digital photos of your catch
✅ Instruction, tips, knot tying (if requested)
✅ Joke of the day (if requested)
✅ Safe, fun, fully guided experience

🎒 What to Bring

Wisconsin fishing license
Weather-appropriate clothing
Rain gear
Polarized sunglasses
Hat
Sunscreen
Snacks, food, drinks (no alcohol)
Camera
Cooler & ice if keeping fish
Cash, check, or card for balance

🚫 Rules On The Boat

❌ No smoking
❌ No alcohol
❌ No firearms
❌ No illegal drugs

✅ Yes to fun
✅ Yes to safety
✅ Yes to laughter
✅ Yes to catching fish
✅ Yes to God’s creation

🚤 2026 Lake Winnebago Shoreline Cruise (Sightseeing Only)

$250 for up to 2 hours
For 1 or 2 people — not a fishing trip

Enjoy a relaxing cruise and shoreline tour of Neenah/Menasha. Some stories may even be true.

❤️ Take A Kid Fishing

Captain Kirk loves helping kids and first-timers catch fish and build lifelong memories.

📺 See Real Trips on YouTube

👉 https://www.youtube.com/@dankirkoutdoors

📞 Ready to Book?

Call or Text: 920-722-1881