Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal

As a canal in Wisconsin, United States, Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

44.8210, -87.3519 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassRock bassNorthern pikeYellow perchWalleyeFreshwater drum

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Rock bass

  Rock bass often hold near structure; target rocky areas, docks, and submerged timber by casting close to these locations and varying your retrieve.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, make sure your licence covers Wisconsin, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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