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From the Red Cedar to the Flambeau, we provide premium guided trips for every skill level. Book your float trips today.

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  • From the Red Cedar to the Flambeau, we provide premium guided trips for every skill level. Book your float trips today.
  • From the Red Cedar to the Flambeau, we provide premium guided trips for every skill level. Book your float trips today.
  • From the Red Cedar to the Flambeau, we provide premium guided trips for every skill level. Book your float trips today.
  • From the Red Cedar to the Flambeau, we provide premium guided trips for every skill level. Book your float trips today.
  • From the Red Cedar to the Flambeau, we provide premium guided trips for every skill level. Book your float trips today.

Upriver Anglers Available Trips

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St. Croix River Musky and Bass Guided Float Trip

St. Croix River Musky and Bass Guided Float Trip

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Spend Eight Hours Hooking Giants with Nick on a Specialized Northwoods River Raft Adventure

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St. Croix River Smallmouth Bass and Pike Guided Trip

St. Croix River Smallmouth Bass and Pike Guided Trip

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Join Nick for a 6 Hour River Float Featuring Custom Down River Raft Access

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Wisconsin River, Smallmouth Bass and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

Wisconsin River, Smallmouth Bass and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

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Book a Four Hour Afternoon or Morning Session with Nick in a Custom Down River Raft

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Wisconsin River, Muskie and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

Wisconsin River, Muskie and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

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Spend Four Hours Hunting Apex Predators with Nick in a Specialized River Raft

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Full Day Wisconsin River Guided Trip

Full Day Wisconsin River Guided Trip

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Spend Eight Hours on a Stealthy River Float with Nick for a Premier Fall Experience

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Wisconsin River Guided Trip - Muskie and Pike

Wisconsin River Guided Trip - Muskie and Pike

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Spend 6 Hours Casting with Nick in a Custom Drift Raft—Book Your Fall Float

St. Croix River Fishing with Upriver Anglers

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Meet the Guide

Guide Nick Thill

St. Croix River Guided Fishing Trip

Experience the best of Western Wisconsin with Upriver Anglers, your premier source for professional river float trips. Nick Thill provides expert-guided fishing on the St. Croix River, Red Cedar River, Flambeau River, Chippewa River, and Sioux River. These trips are specifically designed to be family-friendly, offering a safe and stable platform for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are targeting trophy Smallmouth Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, or Trout, our custom 14-foot raft allows for a stealthy approach to the most productive and scenic stretches of water in the region.


Our focus is on providing a seamless and high-quality outdoor experience tailored to your specific goals. As a local expert with years of technical knowledge on these five distinct river systems, Nick ensures every guest receives personalized instruction, whether they are picking up a fly rod for the first time or are seasoned veterans. We provide all the necessary high-end gear to ensure your day on the water is productive and stress-free. Don’t miss out on the peak seasonal bites in Western Wisconsin—book your fishing trip today to secure your preferred dates on the river.

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St. Croix River Fishing Near Me

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St. Croix, Red Cedar, Flambeau, Chippewa & Sioux Rivers

Prices range from $300 - $450

Guided Fishing Trip Locations on St. Croix River

The diverse river systems of Western Wisconsin offer some of the most productive freshwater angling in the Midwest, ranging from expansive valley floors to rugged, timber-lined corridors. When exploring St. Croix River fishing hotspots, anglers can expect elite action for smallmouth bass and northern pike, particularly when targeting current seams and rocky transitions during the stable water levels of summer and early autumn.


For those seeking a more secluded experience, the Red Cedar River and Chippewa River provide ideal conditions for drifting over submerged wood and deep pools, which are prime locations for consistent bass activity.


If you are hunting for "the fish of ten thousand casts," the best muskie fishing in the Flambeau River occurs during the cooler transition months of October and November, when these apex predators become aggressive in the oxygen-rich, moving water. Conversely, the Sioux River serves as a premier destination for those prioritizing trout and seasonal salmonid runs, where clear water and gravel runs are the standard. Regardless of the specific waterbody, the best fishing conditions across these regions typically align with stable barometric pressure and early morning launches, ensuring you are on the water during the most active feeding windows for each species.

St. Croix River Fishing Locations

The map shows where we fish. The red area is our primary fishing area depending on time of year and fishing conditions. The pins represent guest meeting locations.

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St. Croix River Musky and Bass Guided Float Trip

St. Croix River Musky and Bass Guided Float Trip

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Spend Eight Hours Hooking Giants with Nick on a Specialized Northwoods River Raft Adventure

St. Croix River Smallmouth Bass and Pike Guided Trip

St. Croix River Smallmouth Bass and Pike Guided Trip

Starting at undefined375.00

Join Nick for a 6 Hour River Float Featuring Custom Down River Raft Access

Wisconsin River, Smallmouth Bass and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

Wisconsin River, Smallmouth Bass and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

Starting at undefined300.00

Book a Four Hour Afternoon or Morning Session with Nick in a Custom Down River Raft

Wisconsin River, Muskie and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

Wisconsin River, Muskie and Pike, Half Day Guided Trip

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Spend Four Hours Hunting Apex Predators with Nick in a Specialized River Raft

Full Day Wisconsin River Guided Trip

Full Day Wisconsin River Guided Trip

Starting at undefined450.00

Spend Eight Hours on a Stealthy River Float with Nick for a Premier Fall Experience

Wisconsin River Guided Trip - Muskie and Pike

Wisconsin River Guided Trip - Muskie and Pike

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Spend 6 Hours Casting with Nick in a Custom Drift Raft—Book Your Fall Float

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