Meet Guide Bret Brinkman

Meet Bret Brinkman, Your Wisconsin Fishing Guide

Bret Brinkman’s passion for fishing started at just six years old and has remained a lifelong part of his life. Today, he enjoys sharing that passion with anglers of all ages, especially kids and seniors who are discovering the joy of fishing. His experience includes years of fishing, informal guiding, and community involvement, giving him a personal approach that makes every trip feel welcoming and relaxed. Whether you are an experienced angler or planning your first fishing trip, Bret enjoys helping guests learn, catch fish, and make lasting memories on Wisconsin waters.

Local Knowledge and Personalized Wisconsin Fishing Trips

As a Wisconsin fishing guide, Bret draws on his knowledge of the Fox River, Lake Winnebago system, Bay of Green Bay, and northern Wisconsin lakes and rivers to plan trips around seasonal conditions and target species. His fishing experience includes walleye, northern pike, crappie, perch, bluegill, muskie, salmon, trout, whitefish, and lake trout. Safety, preparation, and adapting to changing conditions are important parts of every trip. Bret also creates personalized experiences for families, beginners, seniors, and anglers with mobility challenges, including accessible shore fishing opportunities.

More Than Just a Fishing Guide

What sets Bret apart is his willingness to adapt each trip to the guest. He creates custom-made rigs and gear for local species and enjoys sharing practical fishing knowledge along the way. His community connections include working with local families and daycare groups, while his guiding experiences have included helping guests overcome language barriers and introducing young anglers to the sport. From personalized shore fishing to one-on-one muskie trips and seasonal salmon fishing, Bret brings a community-minded approach to Wisconsin fishing.

The Wisco Brinks Fishing Boat

Boat trips take place aboard a 14-foot Starcraft fishing boat powered by a 20-horsepower Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of approximately 19–20 mph. The boat accommodates up to two guests plus the guide, making it well suited for personalized fishing trips. Depending on the season, guests can also experience shore fishing, salmon and trout trips, or ice fishing in large pop-up shanties with heaters and space for up to eight people. Whether you are targeting walleye, muskie, salmon, or panfish, Wisco Brinks Fishing Service offers family-friendly fishing trips designed around Wisconsin's waters, seasons, and your fishing goals.