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Sturgeon Bay

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Wisconsin, United States

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Walleye

28 in · 8 lb 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Muskellunge

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Sturgeon Bay is a water located in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Rock bass.

Location

44°51′18.8″N 87°23′34.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Sturgeon Bay, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Sturgeon Bay

2.6 miles away

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8.9 miles away

Forestville

12.1 miles away

Egg Harbor

14.7 miles away

Baileys Harbor

19.3 miles away

Marinette

19.8 miles away

Menominee

21.6 miles away

Dyckesville

23.5 miles away

Oconto

23.6 miles away

Ephraim

23.7 miles away

Luxemburg

26.4 miles away

Kewaunee

27.9 miles away

Ellison Bay

31.7 miles away

Lena

32.7 miles away

Abrams

33.1 miles away

Coleman

34.7 miles away

Pound

35.4 miles away

Suamico

36.4 miles away

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36.8 miles away

Green Bay

37.6 miles away

Bellevue

38.9 miles away

Howard

39.6 miles away

Allouez

40.8 miles away

Denmark

41.1 miles away

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FAQ about Sturgeon Bay fishing

📍 Where is Sturgeon Bay located?
Sturgeon Bay is a water located in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°51′18.8″N 87°23′34.7″W
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🎣 Where on Sturgeon Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Sturgeon Bay by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Sturgeon Bay?
The most common species in Sturgeon Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Sturgeon Bay fishing reports?
The latest Sturgeon Bay fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sturgeon Bay?

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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