Captain Nate Lutze
Captain Nate Lutze
Guided fishing trips on some of Wisconsin’s premier lakes, rivers & streams!
About Rippin’ Lips
About your guide
My name is Nate Lutze, I’m a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain and have over 20 years of fishing experience in the great state of Wisconsin. I‘m also a certified Firefighter and Paramedic and fulfill those duties when I’m not on guiding. I specialize in fishing for a variety of species in a variety of lakes, rivers & streams here in the southeastern part of the state. I‘m an avid fisherman & outdoorsman and compete in several fishing tournaments throughout the year. I specialize in Salmon & Trout fishing trips but have experience with all other species as well. As much as I like to fish nothing makes me happier than seeing the smiles on my customers faces when they’ve just landed the fish of a lifetime! I hope that I can help you with landing your fish of a lifetime too! Book your trip today!
What To Expect
Whether we’re fishing for trout in the rivers, salmon on Lake Michigan, Northern Pike through the ice, or any other species that swim in our Wisconsin waters you can expect my very best efforts in helping you have a successful fishing trip! My goal as a fishing guide is not only to have you catch fish, but also for you to learn a few new things along the way. Although it is uncommon, there are days when the fish just aren’t biting for any one of a number of reasons and therefore there is no way I can ever guarantee we will catch fish. Prior fishing experience is not needed however it is beneficial for some methods of angling. Guided fishing trips will run for 5 hours (half day) or 8 hours (full day). Open water fishing trips will be held in the comfort of a 2019 20 foot Tracker Targa powered by a 150 hp Mercury motor.
What’s Needed?
I will supply all necessary fishing equipment including rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice shanties, and more. However, where appropriate you can bring some of your own equipment if you’d like to. If you’re not sure whether you should bring something or not feel free to message me. You will need a valid Wisconsin Fishing License for anyone over the age of 16 as well as a Great Lakes Trout Stamp for any Lake Michigan or Lake Michigan tributary fishing trips. You will need to dress accordingly for the weather and supply your own waders if you wish to fish from within a stream or river. Shore fishing can also include a greater amount of walking so good footwear is recommended. Feel free to bring food and drink for your trip as well. Additional items you may want to consider bringing can be found on the fishing trip checklist page.