Steve’s 2023 Fishing Book Is Now Open!
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer Steve Heiting is now booking days in 2023 for guiding in northern Wisconsin. Steve guides for muskies only, from Opening Day of the musky season into October.
Steve has fished for muskies in northern Wisconsin for more than 40 years, and has experience from Ontario to Kentucky. More than 2,000 muskies have been caught and released from Steve’s boat.
A longtime fishing educator, Steve is co-owner of the University of Esox Musky Schools and headlines the first-ever college-level musky fishing course, which is held annually at Nicolet College in Rhinelander.
Steve practices 100% catch and release with muskies.
Fish In Comfort 
Guests fishing with Steve will cast from the comfort of a 2022 Vexus DVX20, equipped with 300-horsepower and 15-horsepower Mercury outboards and the latest in electronics from Minn Kota and Humminbird.
The Particulars
You may bring your own tackle or use Steve’s. He uses only St. Croix rods rigged with the latest in musky reels, and has his boat well stocked with the most effective of musky baits, including Mepps spinners.
You Need To Provide:
• Your lunch
• Liquid refreshments (no alcohol, please)
• Wisconsin fishing license
• Clothing appropriate for the day’s weather (we will fish rain or shine)
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen
Rates:
• Half day (four hours): $300
• Short day (six hours): $400
• Full day (eight hours) $500
• Fall full day (includes livebait) $550
Rates are for one or two people, and do not include travel time from pickup to lake(s) being fished. Livebait (if needed) not included.
Contact: Click here to email Steve or call 715-358-0754.
Client Testimonials
All testimonials were unsolicited from Steve’s 2022 clients.
“I had a great time fishing with Steve this weekend. I learned a new lake and had great conversation. The fish didn’t go nuts, but I can’t say enough about Steve’s professionalism. Thanks for a great time.”
— Jeff B., Eagle River, WI
“All in all a pretty good day. Thanks for the adventure, Steve. If you get a chance to fish with Steve, go for it. I figured the information and stories I would get were worth the price of admission, the fish was just a bonus.”
— Dave V., Altoona, WI
“Thank you again! I cannot wait to do it again! We’ve told stories all the way home. Will be lifetime memories for Brandon and I.”
— Stoney C., Spring Valley, WI
“I really enjoyed my time on the boat with you last fall. Thank you again.”
— Chris P., Cheboygan, MI
“Father Jeff and I would just like to thank you again for a very relaxing, enjoyable day on the water.”
— Dan P., Eagle River, WI
“I had a great time and learned a lot! Just tied my first power knot on one of my trolling rods.”
— Gregg S., Jefferson, WI
“Thanks again for a great day, Steve.”
— Joe D., Metamora, IL
“Thanks again for yesterday. Had fun. Even though no fish were caught, I definitely learned some things that I plan to use on my own trips.”
— Nick V., Schofield, WI
“Thanks again! Had a good time and learned a bunch!”
— Steve G., Manitowish Waters, WI
