With ice fishing upon us in the Upper Midwest the Badfish Crew still has openings for ice guide trips and is taking bookings for the 2011 open water season. Contact us to lock in your fishing date well in advance as weekends are filling quickly for winter and summer trips.
Our staff is on the water constantly, offering the customer a true learning experience including lake choice, gear choice, proper use of electronics, and seasonal movements of fish. We offer half and full days, open water and icefishing. Our specialties include: Icefishing big walleyes and pike on tipups, jigging big panfish during late ice periods, spring walleyes on crankbaits, trophy smallmouth bass, wilderness lake largemouths, deep weed edge muskies, suspended muskies and walleyes (casting and rowtrolling), deep rock walleyes and muskies, live bait fall muskies. We cater to any size group, and encourage family fishing outings so be sure to invite the wife and kids! We are happy to talk to you to customize your outing so you get the most for your dollar.
We provide: Boat, gas, transportation to and from lakes (usually meet in Minocqua at a bait shop or gas station), fishing rods/reels, and tackle.
You provide: Raingear, current fishing license, sunscreen, proper clothing for the season, lunch/beverages, camera (we always carry a digital still-camera if you don't have one, and will email pictures to you).
Feel free to bring your own fishing rod/small tackle box of your favorite lures if you wish. Northwoods shorelunch also available for an exra fee.
For a great way to preserve your guide day we offer a professional cameraman to accompany you on your guide day for an extra fee. A dvd will be made of your day and sent to you within 2 weeks of your trip.
Prices - Full day (2 people plus guide) $350 -10 hour outing
Half day (2 people plus guide) $250 - 5 hour outing (if this is a family-type guide day we will take 3 people for panfish, bass, walleye. Muskie fishing is limited to 2 clients at a time)
Shorelunch (fried fish, potatoes, beans) $40
Film shoot - $175
Special Icefishing Rates for 2011 ~ $325-Full Day (8 hour outing) 3 people + guide. $225-Half Day (4 hour outing). Includes everything. Extra anglers- $60 full day / $40 half day per person.
Meet the Badfish Crew
Mark Lijewski, Jason Sloan, and Gordy Hastreiter have been hunting and fishing companions since they were freshmen in high school. They grew up in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and have spent their summers and falls on the lakes and in the woods giving them a real edge on what is going on in regards to hunting and fishing.
Mark and Gordy have formed one of the most successful Contracting companies in the Northwoods, Timberwolf Construction. The 2 have also combined to become some of the top tournament anglers and guides in the business. Jason, also a very successful guide, received his degree in media from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. The 3 have brought their love of the outdoors together to form Badfish Outdoors, Inc, a film company that strives to put real-life hunting and fishing experiences on television.
Mark Lijewski
Mark Lijewski has been fishing since age 4 and has spent countless hours on area lakes. This extensive time on the water has enabled Mark to become the top muskie tournament angler in the world. Mark specializes in trophy muskies and walleyes, keying in on deep water patterns including night fishing and fall trophy hunts. These outings are exciting adventures that provide not only a wealth of knowledge, but some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest. Shorten your learnng curve by booking a day on the water with Mark. He will teach you lake selection, baitfish location, proper tackle selection, and the value of the solunar influences. He will help you learn your favorite lake or take you to lakes that have a hot bite going. And don't forget to ad the optional shorelunch and Mark will display his expertise in preparing an incredible fish fry! Mark fishes out of a 21 foot Ranger rigged with the latest electronics.
Gordy Hastreiter has been fishing the Lakeland Area his entire life. His Grandfather was legendary guide Shorty Landers. Over Gordy’s career he has notched numerous top ten finishes in muskie and walleye tournaments. Gordy fishes for anything that swims, and is always experimenting with new and better techniques to help him and his clients boat more fish. He targets smallmouth, largemouth, muskie, walleye, northern, lake trout, and panfish throughout the open water and ice fishing seasons. His preferred techniques include deep water muskies, live bait and rowtrolling for trophy walleyes, and flowage smallmouths. Gordy has experience on many of the lakes that cover the Lakeland Area, and is always on top of the best lake at any given time. Gordy is known for not only his fishing skills, but his high energy level and positive attitude while on the water. Gordy fishes out of a 17 foot Lund.
Jason Sloan started guiding guests at his Grandparents’ resort when he was 8, and has been fishing the Lakeland Area his entire life. He has placed in the top ten in many area walleye tournaments and guided a third place finish in the Vilas County Musky Marathon. Jason’s specialties are rowtrolling for muskie and trophy walleyes, and icefishing for big pike. He also offers unique wilderness largemouth/panfish trips, consisting of difficult access lakes and fishing in true wilderness for big bass. A day on the water with Jason will be a learning experience and a lot of fun. You will learn how different lakes cycle throughout the seasons, baitfish migrations and locations, and how to target and consistantly find and catch suspended muskies and walleyes. As a fourth generation guide, he also has a lot of good stories on the lore of the Northwoods. Jason, along with the rest of the crew, is a strong advocate for 100% release of all muskies, and selective harvest of other species. It is up to us to preserve this fishery and teach others to do the same.
To expose and teach people about the great resources that we in the Upper Midwest are blessed with, and how wise use of this renewable resource is our responsibility.
Philosophy
Badfish Outdoors is a company with ideals based on conservation, teamwork, and being the best at what we do. Having fun with what we do is always a top priority.
Mark Lijewski has been fishing since age 4 and has spent countless hours on area lakes. This extensive time on the water has enabled Mark to become the top muskie tournament angler in the world. Mark specializes in trophy muskies and walleyes, keying in on deep water patterns including night fishing and fall trophy hunts. These outings are exciting adventures that provide not only a wealth of knowledge, but some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest. Shorten your learnng curve by booking a day on the water with Mark. He will teach you lake selection, baitfish location, proper tackle selection, and the value of the solunar influences. He will help you learn your favorite lake or take you to lakes that have a hot bite going. And don't forget to ad the optional shorelunch and Mark will display his expertise in preparing an incredible fish fry! Mark fishes out of a 21 foot Ranger rigged with the latest electronics.
Gordy Hastreiter has been fishing the Lakeland Area his entire life. His Grandfather was legendary guide Shorty Landers. Over Gordy’s career he has notched numerous top ten finishes in muskie and walleye tournaments. Gordy fishes for anything that swims, and is always experimenting with new and better techniques to help him and his clients boat more fish. He targets smallmouth, largemouth, muskie, walleye, northern, lake trout, and panfish throughout the open water and ice fishing seasons. His preferred techniques include deep water muskies, live bait and rowtrolling for trophy walleyes, and flowage smallmouths. Gordy has experience on many of the lakes that cover the Lakeland Area, and is always on top of the best lake at any given time. Gordy is known for not only his fishing skills, but his high energy level and positive attitude while on the water. Gordy fishes out of a 17 foot Lund.
Jason Sloan started guiding guests at his Grandparents’ resort when he was 8, and has been fishing the Lakeland Area his entire life. He has placed in the top ten in many area walleye tournaments and guided a third place finish in the Vilas County Musky Marathon. Jason’s specialties are rowtrolling for muskie and trophy walleyes, and icefishing for big pike. He also offers unique wilderness largemouth/panfish trips, consisting of difficult access lakes and fishing in true wilderness for big bass. A day on the water with Jason will be a learning experience and a lot of fun. You will learn how different lakes cycle throughout the seasons, baitfish migrations and locations, and how to target and consistantly find and catch suspended muskies and walleyes. As a fourth generation guide, he also has a lot of good stories on the lore of the Northwoods. Jason, along with the rest of the crew, is a strong advocate for 100% release of all muskies, and selective harvest of other species. It is up to us to preserve this fishery and teach others to do the same. 
