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🎣 2026 Guided Fishing Trip Rates – Captain Dan Kirk

Fishing With Captain Kirk LLC
Wisconsin Fishing Guide Service on the Lake Winnebago System – Get Ready to Beam Aboard

🎣 Lake Winnebago & Fox/Wolf Rivers

Looking for a Lake Winnebago fishing guide or Fox River walleye guide?
Join Captain Kirk of FishingGuideWisconsin.com and DanKirkOutdoors for a fully guided fishing trip on one of Wisconsin’s most productive walleye fisheries.

Captain Kirk specializes in walleye fishing on Lake Winnebago and the Fox/Wolf Rivers, putting anglers on fish while teaching proven techniques you can use long after the trip ends.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced angler, your trip is designed to give you the best chance at success on the water.

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.

💰 Lake Winnebago System Fishing Guide Rates

Half Day Fishing Trip (4+ hours)
$475 for 1–2 anglers
($115 Retainer Fee: $360 Balance Due after the trip)

Full Day Fishing Trip (6+ hours)
$595 for 1–2 anglers
($115 Retainer Fee: $480 Balance Due after the trip)

All trips are limited to 1–2 guests to ensure a personalized, high-quality experience.

 

✅ What’s Included on Your Guided Fishing Trip

  • Fully equipped boat for Lake Winnebago & Fox River conditions
  • All rods, reels, tackle, and bait provided
  • Expert instruction for walleye fishing techniques
  • Fish cleaned when requested (Up to 9 fish) and packaged at the end of your trip
  • Local knowledge of current Lake Winnebago and Fox River fishing conditions

📍 Why Choose This Lake Winnebago Fishing Guide?

  • Featured on YouTube: DanKirkOutdoors
  • Specializing in Lake Winnebago walleye fishing trips
  • Experienced Fox River & Wolf River fishing guide during spring walleye runs
  • Trips focused on both catching fish and helping you learn
  • Personalized trips (only 1–2 guests—no crowded boats)

📅 Book Your Guide Trip

Prime dates for Lake Winnebago walleye fishing and Fox River spring runs fill quickly.

Call or text: 920-722-1881
Email: CaptainKirk@FishingGuideWisconsin.com

Book your guided fishing trip today and experience some of the best walleye fishing Wisconsin has to offer.

🛥️ 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

  • FREE when requested (Up to 9 Fish)
  • Then $3 per fish

Includes table, knives, bags, packaging, 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. Sorry, 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:
Full Day = $595
$595 – $115 retainer = $480 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(within reason) 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.  😉

🎣 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