The numbers

[Captain Scott Gutschow]

In nearly 15 years as a charter captain I've never compared the number, because we feel the experience is about so much more, we have outstanind captain and mates with top-of-the-line gear, and deep cold water close to fantastic structure (The Bank Reef).... but every year editors choose to twist the data to make it look like the charters that have run the most trips catch the most fish..... Well Sturgeon Bay ranks as the best fishing port north of Milwaukee, While Algoma often touted as the best port rated 8th.... I've spent a lot of time compliling this data using the DNR records.... I hope it helps paint a clearer picture for everyone... I attribute these numbers to captain willing to run off shore and burn fuel to catch fish... Now lets get back to enjoying the fishing... Last year the 5th best season in record keeping history.... despite almost 10% less effort from gasoline over $4/gallon... Tight Lines Capt Scott

PORT Fish/trip Fish/hour
1 Kenosha 10.9 2.4
2 Sturgeon Bay 9.7 2.2
3 Milwaukee 9.4 2.2
4 Baileys Harbor 8.7 2
5 Port 8.3 1.8
6 Racine 7.8 1.8
7 Manitowoc 8.6 1.7
8 Algoma 8.9 1.6
9 Two Rivers 7.7 1.5
10 Whintrop Harbor 7.6 1.5
11 Sheboygan 6.7 1.5
12 Kewaunee 8.2 1.4
13 Rouleys Bay 5.2 1.4
14Gills Rock 3.8 0.8
15 Menomonee 3 0.6
16Marinette 2.2 0.43
17Washington Island 1.5 0.3