Woodruff, Wisconsin

Guided fishing in Woodruff.

Woodruff sits against Minocqua on the same chain of lakes. Jason and Ashley Heindl guide that water for half days, six-hour trips, and full days, in open water and on the ice. Arbor Vitae and Hazelhurst are the next towns over, and the same guides cover them.

The boat works for a family outing, a first fish, or a serious musky, walleye, or pike day. Jason has more than 20 years on the Northwoods, Ashley is a licensed guide, and the operation is licensed and insured. Tackle and electronics are ready when you meet.

Muskies and trophy fish around Woodruff are catch, photo, release. A replica mount is there if you want the memory kept. A meal of fish can still be part of the day when the season is right.

Open-water trips

Open-water trips around Woodruff cover musky, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, perch, and panfish. A four-hour half day starts at $400. A six-hour trip starts at $500. A full eight-hour day starts at $575. The base price includes two anglers. On the four- and six-hour summer trips, up to two more anglers can be added for $50 each. Live bait, when the day calls for it, is purchased separately. Specialized musky gear, a larger winter group, or extra bait and setup can raise the price of a full day.

Ice fishing

Ice fishing around Woodruff is a heated-shack trip for walleye, northern pike, perch, crappie, bluegill, and other panfish. The plan follows the ice, the group size, and the bite. Winter pricing depends on the group and the setup. An eight-hour day is available in winter too, and a larger group or extra equipment can change the cost.

Custom days

Some groups want a different shape of day. Bachelor parties, river floats, and other custom trips around Woodruff are built around your people, your timing, and the water. A river float is the slower scenic option, in a canoe or a small john boat when the plan calls for it. Custom trips are priced by group size, duration, and the itinerary.

How a trip is booked

A deposit holds the date, and the balance is due at launch. Unsafe weather is rescheduled, not forced, and the guide makes that safety call. Trip prices do not include Wisconsin fishing licenses, so each person needs a valid license before the day starts. Rods, electronics, and tackle are on the boat, including St. Croix rods and FINS braid. Call (920) 213-9597 or email jason@heindlsfishtails.com and tell Jason you want Woodruff.

Plan the day

Call (920) 213-9597 or email jason@heindlsfishtails.com and say you want a day around Woodruff.

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THE CATCH LOG

Recent trips and moments from the water.

Alec holding a big northern pike caught on Lake Minocqua on October 3

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Alec’s Big Fall Pike on Lake Minocqua

Alec landed a big northern pike on a Mepps #5 on October 3, powering it out of the weeds on Lake Minocqua with a St. Croix rod and 20-pound FINS Braid.