Hello My name is Michael Katsis, I am 26 years old and was born/raised in a suburb of Chicago Illinois known as Naperville. Growing up I spent every summer at my family cabin in Vilas county. I spent my childhood chasing panfish, bass, pike and muskies at a very young age. As a teenager and young adult I spent several years traveling fishing bass tournaments, in addition I have made a lot of really close friends who have introduced me to fishing the great lakes. I have gained an extent of knowledge chasing trout, walleye and salmon as well. The Northwoods are my home and I love learning new things everyday on the water. 2026 will be my second year as a full time fishing guide and I look forward to meeting new people everyday! I was a serve safe certified cook for a few years at one of Wisconsin’s most historical resorts known as Bents Camp resort. I love fishing and cooking, shore lunches and cooking on my boat are not uncommon!
Fishing is my addiction, something I have done my whole life. I will do everything in my power and knowledge to make sure you catch fish, learn as much as you would like and most importantly have a great time!
One of my biggest accomplishments of 2026 was taking first place in the Bent’s Camp Fall Musky league!
The Boat
2015 Lund 1775 impact 17’9” long
115 horse power Mercury 4 stroke motor
9.9 4 stroke Mercury kicker
24 volt Minn Kota terrova
Humminbird
Garmin livescope
On my Lund I run both Humminbird and Garmin electronics.
Humminbird helix 8 for mapping and “side imaging” to find fish habitat/ structure
Garmin 10sv and LVS32 transder used specifically for the Garmin livesope. To make very precise casted directly at fish to up our catch percentages.
Contact me
Shoot me a message here, a text message or call to inquiry any dates and or bites you want to get on!