Great River Outdoors has got over 20 years of fishing and outdoor experience. Located in Onalaska, Wisconsin, it offers lake and river fishing trips. Book an open water or ice fishing trip and have a great time on Lake Petenwell or the Mississippi River.
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Make the most of your time in Trempealeau and go fishing with Water And Wings Fishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Lars is prepared to put you on fish.
"Lars and Keith are such amazing captains and you can see their passion from the moment the boat takes off." — Rylie, MN
Make an adventure out of your next trip to Trempealeau and go fishing with Water and Wings. Your guide for the day is Captain Lars, allowing you to benefit from his years of experience on the Mississippi River.
Onalaska, Wisconsin sits on the broad expanse of Lake Onalaska, a 7,600+ acre reservoir on Mississippi River Pool 7. Framed by backwater marshes, shifting sand flats, islands, and current seams near the spillway, it's a natural hub for river anglers. Onalaska fishing charters put you on productive structure fast, from submerged timber and weedlines to channel edges and wing-dam transitions where game fish feed.
This destination is known for variety and steady action. Walleye and sauger roam the river's edges and deeper cuts, while northern pike prowl vegetated bays. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass thrive around wood, rock, and island shorelines. Panfish—bluegill, crappie, and yellow perch—stack up in the lake's backwaters and dredged holes, offering reliable bites for all skill levels. The bite evolves with the seasons, and when the lake locks up, a lively ice-fishing scene takes over, with anglers targeting panfish and more across the hardwater.
Lake Onalaska lies within the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, so expect big river scenery, migrating waterfowl, and frequent bald eagle sightings while you fish. Local guides know how to read Pool 7's changing flows and contours, helping you safely navigate and stay on fish as conditions shift. If you're looking for a Mississippi River experience with diverse species, year-round opportunity, and memorable views, Onalaska fishing charters deliver.
