
Jim Riley
Kayak Fishing Guide
Escape to the Great Northwoods of Wisconsin!
WELCOME
Northern Wisconsin Kayak Fishing is a Division of Riley’s Outdoor Consulting LLC. We are fully licensed and insured. I, along with my wife Jane, operate the business. I am the full-time professional guide, and Jane keeps things rolling behind the scenes. Recently, Jane retired from the United States Air Force, which enabled us to spend summers in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.
When it comes to guided kayak fishing in the lakes in and around Vilas and Oneida, counties we are pioneers! I am no stranger to kayak fishing.
I have been kayak fishing from Florida’s Gulf Coast to Alaska since 2008.
Homebase
Northern Wisconsin Kayak Fishing is located in beautiful Boulder Junction Wisconsin. We operate from May to October. Because of the area’s countless lakes teeming with several species of tackle-busting fish, we can offer you a memorable fishing adventure. Our trips are fully guided and include all necessary gear and professional instruction.
I am looking forward to getting you hooked on kayak fishing!

WHY KAYAK FISHING?
CATCH FISH!
We are able to access lakes that are not accessible to larger boats. We get into areas that are rarely fished!
Family Friendly
One child under 18 fishes free with a paying adult. We believe in getting kids outdoors, away from all the distractions of the modern world. Be prepared they often out-fish the adults.
Kayaks are Stealthy
Wildlife, including fish, pay us little attention. We can sneak into prime fishing areas undetected.
Once you try this style of fishing you will be hooked!
Peace & Serenity
Paddle/pedal power gives us the best opportunity to enjoy the sites, sounds, and smells of nature.
Don’t be surprised if we are the only vessel on the water!
Exercise
Our people-powered kayak fishing adventures are one of the best workouts you will enjoy doing! Depending on how much you want to explore will determine how much we paddle/pedal. We cater to each guest’s abilities.
Affordability
Compare the cost of one of our fully-guided and outfitted kayak fishing adventures and you will quickly see the value. Normally much less than a guided boat-based trip and not much more than a kayak rental.
SPECIES WE TARGET

SMALLMOUTH BASS
Pound for pound the toughest fighting fish in freshwater! This is our main target species! You have a chance to catch a true trophy smallie here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin!

LARGEMOUTH BASS
Our area lakes have true trophy potential for largemouth bass as they are often overlooked by anglers who are on the hunt for muskies and walleyes.

WALLEYE
Although we don't concentrate on walleyes there are times when we locate a hot school! We encourage guests that like to eat fish to keep some walleyes.

NORTHERN PIKE
We lose a lot of tackle to these toothy critters! If we find some big active pike we will switch over to heavier leaders and have a blast!

PANFISH
Believe it or not, we catch a fair amount of crappies when we are bass fishing. They love small paddle tails. I have a couple of lakes that are excellent in the Spring for crappies and sunfish.
Where We Fish
Northern Wisconsin Kayak Fishing Adventures is based out of Boulder Junction, in Vilas County, Wisconsin. We will focus our fishing efforts in Vilas and Oneida county. There are literally dozens of quality fishing lakes in these two counties.
Our goal will be to focus on some of the more “ off the beaten path” bodies of water. Several of these lakes rarely see much boat traffic. Most are under two hundred acres in size. For a special day we can arrange a trip to a no-wake or no motor lake. Not only are these lakes peaceful, they normally are very productive.
For those that want an all day adventure we can fish multiple lakes or head over to the Turtle- Flambeau Flowage. This is a true multi-species trip. We will be looking to catch as many species as possible. This is as close to the BWCA as possible in Wisconsin. Part of the Flowage is a no motor zone. That is where we will concentrate our efforts.
For those that like to paddle and fish on a river we are blessed to have the Manitowish River. The river is scenic and loaded with fish. I have specialized kayaks for the river.
2023 PRICING
Call Today 406-580-4036 * Charters Are 5 Hours *
Per Angler
Minimim 1 - Maximum - 3- 5-Hour Charter
- Professional Instruction
- Fully Guided
- Kayak, Paddle, Life Vest
- Rods & Reels
- Top Quality Tackle
- Photos of Your Trip
Extreme Angler Package
Two Full Days-Two Anglers- 2-Full Day Charters ( 8-hour Min.)
- Professional Instruction
- Fully Guided
- Kayak, Paddle, Life Vest
- Rods & Reels
- Top Quality Tackle
- Photos of Your Trip

We Support Our Troops!
Jim & Jane come from a long history of warriors! In fact, Jane spent 27 years in the Air Force. Jim’s dad was in the Army and both of his grandpas fought in WWII. We have so many people to thank that we want to offer all those who served or are serving an invitation to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Northern Wisconsin by extending this offer; all Vets and Active Duty military members receive a 10 percent discount.