Do I need a fishing license?

Yes—confirm whether the trip is on Wisconsin or Illinois waters and bring the appropriate license; outfitters will often remind you at booking.

Age limits are not specified; check with the outfitter about minors and safety provisions before booking.

What happens if ice or weather is unsafe?

Meeting locations are set based on current ice and weather; guides will reschedule or relocate trips for safety if conditions change.

Do you provide all gear?

Guided trips include heated fish houses, rods/reels, pre-drilled holes, heaters, and electronics like Garmin LiveScope and Vexilar (guided trips).

How much should I tip the guide?

Tips are customary; industry norms range from 20–50% depending on service and group size.

Yes—bring a cooler or bag for fish and follow local regulations for size and bag limits; guides will advise on handling and limits.

Chase the Night Bite: Guided Walleye Ice Fishing in Southeastern Wisconsin

Night-Bite Walleye Fishing in Southeastern Wisconsin (launching from Lake Forest, Illinois) is an eight-hour, guided ice-fishing experience that flips the script on winter evenings. When lake surfaces freeze and the light goes, OPsX Experience rigs heated fish houses on prime walleye flats and runs anglers to the hotspots with on-ice transport and tournament-level know-how. Guides—many with regional and national championship credentials and featured on Midwest Outdoors TV—teach jigging, tip-up setups and dead-stick presentations while you sit in a warm shelter with pre-drilled holes and rod-and-reel rigs ready.

The scene is straightforward: black winter sky, a ring of LED light around a heater, and the sudden, electric tap of a walleye on your line. The primary natural feature is the hardwater of Southeastern Wisconsin’s inland lakes—varied shorelines, submerged structure and weedbeds that concentrate night-feeding walleye. Anglers will notice distinctive winter markers: softer snow drifts near rock points, bubble seams around current breaks, and the sparse silhouettes of cattails along bays.

What makes this offering special is the full-service setup. OPS Experience supplies heated fish houses, Garmin LiveScope and Vexilar electronics on guided trips, pre-drilled holes, and high-quality rods and reels. That gear paired with certified guide instruction compresses years of hardwater learning into a single night. The trip balances education and action: novices pick up tactical rigging and bait presentation, experienced anglers refine night-jigging technique and target-structure reading. It’s as much a skills clinic as it is a fishing trip.

Practical notes: trips run half-day or full-day with the option to fish prime night-bite hours; meeting points are chosen to match ice and weather conditions. Bring warm layers, a Wisconsin or Illinois fishing license depending on the lake, and a cooler for your catch. Tips are customary—20–50% is the industry norm—and guides encourage responsible angling and fish handling.

For visitors staying in Lake Forest, Illinois, this is an accessible way to sample Midwest hardwater culture without managing logistics. The business is rooted in regional tournament experience and television exposure, making it a standout operator in the local outdoor scene. Whether you want to learn sonar interpretation, chase big walleyes with tournament-tested tactics, or spend a cold evening chasing the frantic sound of a night bite, this trip delivers a focused, expert-led dose of ice-fishing that highlights why winter on these lakes is a prime time for anglers.

Expect a hands-on evening where electronics meet old-school tackle: guides will demonstrate jig cadence, electronics interpretation and fish-handling ethics, and they’ll adapt technique to ice thickness, bait selection and moon phase. Group sizes are kept manageable to ensure personalized coaching; if you’re chasing personal bests or simply want a memorable winter night outdoors, this trip compresses expert-level instruction and logistics into one adrenaline-filled package.

About Ops Experiences

Ops Experiences is a Lake Forest, Illinois-based outfitter specializing in guided ice fishing trips across northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. The company offers a range of full-service and half-day options, including half-day and full-day trips on the Fox Chain O'Lakes, full-day outings in southeastern Wisconsin, full-day adventures in the Kettle Moraine lake country, full-day trips on Lake Koshkonong, and a Night-Bite Walleye fishing experience.

Each trip includes heated shanties, top-quality gear, and expert guides who handle safety and on-ice logistics, allowing anglers of all skill levels to focus on fishing. Ops Experiences emphasizes safety and comfort by providing sheltered fishing environments, necessary equipment, and guided instruction on species-specific techniques for crappie, bluegill, walleye, bass, and pike.

The company's full-service approach means guides select productive locations, set up heated shelters, and supply rods, tackle, and other essentials. Half-day trips on the Fox Chain O'Lakes are designed for anglers seeking a shorter outing with prime panfish opportunities, while full-day lake trips target larger species and extended fishing time. The Night-Bite Walleye trip offers specialized night techniques in heated shanties for anglers chasing walleye.

Ops Experiences serves both beginner and experienced anglers looking for turnkey ice fishing outings within the Lake Forest region and nearby Wisconsin waters. With a focus on preparedness, comfortable on-ice shelter, and guided expertise, the company provides reliable, easy-to-book fishing experiences tailored to catching local species. Booking information and availability are provided online or by phone, and guides adjust trips for weather and ice conditions as needed seasonally, safely.