Chequamegon bay is one of the top rated Smallmouth Bass fisheries in the world.The average Smallie on Chequamegon Bay is 18" with many exceeding the 20" mark in a day. See the following link for an in depth article in Midwest Outdoors featuring Capt Nate Baron of Up North Guide Service. The article " Wisconsins Superior Smallmouth Bass" offers the history of Chequamegon Bay along with proven techniques and tactics that will you help you boat that trophy Smallmouth of a lifetime. http://www.northwoodsbass.com/wisconsins-superior-smallmouth-bass/ 

With Up North Guide Service you have an opportunity to fish the Apostle Islands, Chequamegon Bay & many of the inland lakes the area has to offer. Your fully licensed/insured guide and USCG Captain Nate Baron was born and raised in Ashland, Wi. and has fished these waters extensively most of his life. The scenery along the shores of Chequamegon Bay and the Apostle islands is absolutely breathtaking and will assure you a trip of a lifetime.

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Welcome to Up North Guide Service Chequamegon Bay 


USCG Captain Nate Baron
Trophy Musky fishing
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Your Guide Nate Baron

Captain Nate Baron approaches each trip or Charter with his full attention and dedication towards putting you on fish and keeping you on fish. Up North Guide Service is a multi-species Guide Service which aims to provide you an unforgettable experience on the water while sharing their knowledge along with proven techniques and tactics.

Our goal here at Up North Guide Service is to exceed your expectations with top notch service and devotion, to deliver you a quality fishing experience.

We represent a wide variety of clients, from individuals to corporations. If we do not offer the trip, we can customize a trip to meet your specific needs.

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Smallmouth Bass Fishing at it's Finest
Trophy Smallmouth trips on Chequamegon Bay