Apparel
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer
A 100% merino wool base layer for temperature regulation and moisture management, under waders or a jacket.
Pack It For: Nov to Mar
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Green Bay (East Shore) Fishing Guide
Wisconsin
Green Bay's east shore from Bayshore Park to Little Sturgeon Bay and Sawyer Harbor in Door County, whose smallmouth bass fishery DNR calls well known for its outstanding abundance and robust size of fish.
Part of Green Bay.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Green Bay (East Shore) for smallmouth bass, yellow perch, walleye and muskellunge. November is outside the confirmed prime months here: yellow perch is prime Jul.
There are 6 shops within 25 miles; the closest is West Marine in Sturgeon Bay, about 7 mi away. Also nearby: Lake Michigan (Algoma), about 18 mi away.
Season at a Glance
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Smallmouth Bass
No Agency SeasonNo Agency Season Found
Yellow Perch
Walleye
No Agency SeasonNo Agency Season Found
Muskellunge
No Agency SeasonNo Agency Season Found
Legend
This Month Prime: Top Months Open, Slower No Agency Season Found Closed by Regulation
Agency: Wisconsin DNR
Season Rules & Licenses
- Muskellunge north of Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc: open May 23 to Dec. 31, 2026, 54 inch minimum. Wisconsin DNR 2026
- Smallmouth bass: catch-and-release only until July 1; harvest from July 1 to March 7. Wisconsin DNR 2026
- Walleye north of Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc: March 2 to May 1, 2026, 1 a day (15 inch minimum); 5 a day from May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. Wisconsin DNR 2026
Rules: our short summary, not the official text. Gear & Tackle is independent, not a government site; rules change, so read the agency's current rules before you go.
Most anglers need a Wisconsin fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state.
Parts of Green Bay
- Main PageGreen BayThe Lake Michigan bay from the city of Green Bay up the Door County shore, where state surveys find plenty of walleye including trophies, trophy-sized musky, and smallmouth bass.
- Lakes & Reservoirs · WisconsinGreen Bay (West Shore)Green Bay's west shore, from the lower bay at the Fox River and Duck Creek north to Oconto and Marinette counties, part of the Green Bay system where DNR surveys find large numbers of walleye as well as trophy walleye and trophy-sized musky.
- Lakes & Reservoirs · Wisconsin · You're HereGreen Bay (East Shore)Green Bay's east shore from Bayshore Park to Little Sturgeon Bay and Sawyer Harbor in Door County, whose smallmouth bass fishery DNR calls well known for its outstanding abundance and robust size of fish.
Green Bay (East Shore) Species
Species per Wisconsin DNR.
Images: Duane Raver and Timothy Knepp, USFWS. Public domain.
What to Use
Fishing In
Fish
Smallmouth Bass
No agency season found
Fly
9 ft 6 or 7 wt rod, floating line, 10 to 12 lb leader. Crayfish patterns, Clousers, and poppers.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 6 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 6 or 7 weightCheck Price
- LineScientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line · 6 or 7 wt.Check Price
Tie On in November
Typical picks from October, our closest listed month. Ask a local shop what is working in November.
- Fly for October · #2/0-6Clouser MinnowSee Options
- Fly for October · #6-10Crayfish FlySee Options
Spin / Cast
7 ft medium spinning rod, 2500 reel, 8 lb braid to a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodSt. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod · 7 ft 0 in, medium, fast, 6 to 12 lb line, 1 pieceCheck Price
- ReelPflueger President Spinning Reel · size 30 (braid 190/8)Check Price
- LinePowerPro Spectra Braided Line · 8 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 2.5 to 3 inNed Rig · Z-Man Ned Rig KitCheck Price
- Lure for November · 1.5 to 4.75 inJerkbait · Rapala X-Rap JerkbaitCheck Price
- Lure for November · 2.75 to 3.5 inTube Jig · Strike King Tube JigsCheck Price
Picks: general for this fish, each checked against state and federal agency pages, not specific to this water. Ask a local shop what is working.
Gear: rods, reels and lines are starting points, sized from each maker's page. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Buy Local
Shops near Green Bay (East Shore):
- West Marine, Sturgeon BayWebsite
- Howie's Tackle, Sturgeon BayWebsite
- Reel Passion Fishing, Sturgeon BayWebsite
Map of Green Bay (East Shore)
Planning for a Month
Prime in November
Nothing at its peak this month.
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Typical Weather
42°F high, 29°F low
About 2.2 in of precipitation for the month.
Typical, Not a Forecast: weather from NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals at a station about 11 mi away.
Also Worth Packing
Clothing for November comes first, picked from typical weather here.
Apparel
Glacier Glove Alaska River Flip Mitt
Fingerless fishing gloves with a fold-over mitt for cold hands between casts.
Pack It For: Nov to Mar
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A floating trout net with tangle-free micromesh rubberized netting and a flat bottom that supports the fish's weight evenly.
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Northland Rock-Runner Bottom Bouncer
A bottom bouncer with a 10 in stainless steel wire feeler that glides over rocks, logs and weeds, for drifting and trolling spinner rigs and live bait for walleyes.
Check Price Maker's PageIce Safety
Ice Fishing Float Suit
An insulated jacket and bibs with flotation foam built in, for time on the ice.
Pack It For: Dec to Mar
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Frabill Ice Picks
A pair of ice picks worn at the base of your sleeves, to help you climb out if you fall through the ice.
Pack It For: Dec to Mar
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Yaktrax Pro Ice Cleats
Slip-on traction for walking glare ice and packed snow.
Pack It For: Dec to Mar
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Frogg Toggs Pro Action Rain Jacket
A durable, waterproof hooded jacket for a wet month.
Pack It For: Jun
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Simms SolarFlex Sun Hoody
A UPF 50+ hooded sun shirt with a vented hood and extended sleeves, for long, bright days.
Pack It For: Jun to Aug
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Buff CoolNet UV Neckwear
A UPF 50 sun gaiter for the face and neck.
Pack It For: Jun to Aug
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Ramps and Launches on Green Bay (East Shore)
Source: Wisconsin DNR Boat Access Sites and Wisconsin DNR Shore Fishing Sites. Hours and fees change; check before you go.
Shops Near Green Bay (East Shore)
Within 25 mi
Guides and Charters Near Green Bay (East Shore)
Within 25 mi
Charter
Fat Nancy Sport Fishing
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin· Under 1 mi
3750 Rocky Shores Dr 414-305-7437
Per their website: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
Guide
Lure In Fishing Guide Services
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin· 2 mi
3540 County Road CC 920-723-4143
Per their website: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips, Ice Fishing
Guide
Wacky Walleye Guide Service
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin· 3 mi
3798 Sand Bay Point Rd 920-743-5731
Per their website: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge, Full-Day Trips, Ice Fishing
Guide
JJs Guide Service
Gardner, Wisconsin· 3 mi
3040 S Stevenson Pier Rd 920-493-2953
Per their website: Ice Fishing
Charter
Reel Action Sport Fishing Charters
Brussels, Wisconsin· 7 mi
1802 Morning View Rd 920-360-2136
Per their website: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Full-Day Trips, Ice Fishing
Guide
Green Bay Trophy Fishing
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin· 9 mi
242 Michigan St #301 920-225-2617
Per their website: Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Full-Day Trips
Charter
Reel Impression Sportfishing Charters
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin· 9 mi
Per their website: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout
