Rutting Ridge Outfitters
Type: fishing_lodge | Status: discovered | Tier: standard | Fishiness: 5/5
Year-round guided fishing lodge in Alma, Wisconsin targeting walleye, flathead catfish, and jumbo yellow perch on the Mississippi River (Pools 4–8) and Lake Pepin. Winter ice fishing for 14+ inch perch is the signature draw, with a family of professional guides and a newly built 8-bedroom facility completed in 2024.
Rutting Ridge Outfitters operates Mill Creek Valley Lodge, an 8-bedroom, 15-bed facility completed in 2024 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, run by the Fluekiger family—Captain Jarrad (professional walleye competitor), his father Lee (jig craftsman and second-generation guide), and son Jordan (fourth-generation guide with captain's license). The lodge offers guided charters year-round on the Mississippi River Pools 4–8 and Lake Pepin, with winter ice fishing for jumbo yellow perch (14+ inches) as the flagship offering. Open-water seasons target trophy walleye, flathead catfish exceeding 100 pounds, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and northern pike using specialized techniques including wing dam fishing, three-way trolling, suspended trolling, and vertical jigging. Guides provide educational instruction on adapting to the river's daily and seasonal fluctuations. The lodge also offers whitetail hunting packages, capitalizing on Buffalo County's reputation as the top U.S. county for record-book bucks. Rates range $450–$5,950 per person with a 3-night minimum; lodging includes wireless internet, commercial kitchen access, and all guided fishing trips with tackle and equipment provided.
Details
- Tags: Lodge, Spin Fishing, Ice Fishing, Lake Fishing, Freshwater, Independent, Rustic, Gear Rental, Wifi, Parking, Family Rooms, Smoke-Free Property, Private Bathrooms, Big Game Hunting, Duck Hunting, Big Groups, Private Buyouts, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Year-Round, Temperate, Jigging, Live Bait, Trolling, Road Access
- Has Guides: No
- Booking: request_quote (https://www.ruttingridgeoutfitters.com/contact)
- Address: w1673 County Rd S, Alma, WI 54610
- Check-in: 2:00 p.m. / Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
- Min Stay: 3 nights
- Logistics: Fly to nearest airport, then drive to lodge. Floatplane transfers available for ice fishing.
- Provides Gear: Yes — We supply all fishing poles and tackle on your guided fishing trip.
Photos (27)
- Rutting Ridge Outfitters — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/logo.webp
- Captain Jarrad Fluekiger — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/hero.webp
- Rutting Ridge Lodging Rates — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-002.webp
- Intro — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-003.webp
- While you Stay at Rutting Ridge — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-004.webp
- Mill Creek Valley Lodge and Rutting Ridge Lodging Rates — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-005.webp
- Client Testimonials & Fishing Reports — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-006.webp
- Photo — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-007.webp
- Photo — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-008.webp
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- Photo — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-010.webp
- Photo — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-011.webp
- Rutting Ridge Fishing Rates — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-012.webp
- Rutting Ridge Whitetail Rates — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-013.webp
- Captain Jordan Fluekiger — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-014.webp
- <p>Buffalo County Buck shot with us at Rutting RIdge Outfitters</p> — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-015.webp
- Walleye & Jumbo Perch Fishing Charters — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-016.webp
- Mississippi River Fishing Charter — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-017.webp
- Client Testimonials & Fishing Reports — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-018.webp
- Lake Pepin Guided fishing trips with Rutting Ridge Outfitters. A trip you will never forget. — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-019.webp
- Photo — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-020.webp
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- Photo — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-023.webp
- Lee Fluekiger — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-024.webp
- Lake Pepin Fishing — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-025.webp
- Rutting Ridge Outfitters Fishing photo gallery. — https://media.meridiaoutdoors.com/media/accommodation/rutting-ridge-outfitters/gallery-026.webp
FAQ — Rutting Ridge Outfitters
Linked Destinations (8)
| Name | Type | Relationship | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | city | in_region | — |
| Buffalo County | county | in_region | — |
| Lake Pepin | lake | nearby | — |
| Michigan | state | in_region | — |
| Pool 4 | reservoir | nearby | — |
| Pool 6 | reservoir | nearby | — |
| Pool 8 | reservoir | nearby | — |
| Wisconsin | state | in_region | — |
Species (6)
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | Pylodictis olivaris | freshwater |
| Largemouth Bass | Micropterus salmoides | freshwater |
| Walleye | Sander vitreus | freshwater |
| Channel Catfish | Ictalurus punctatus | freshwater |
| Northern Pike | Esox lucius | freshwater |
| Smallmouth Bass | Micropterus dolomieu | freshwater |
Rooms (9)
| Name | Sleeps | Bed Config | Bathrooms | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwood lodge room | — | 15 beds | — | No |
| ROOM 1 | — | 2 FULL BUNK BEDS | — | No |
| ROOM 2 | — | TWIN OVER QUEEN | — | No |
| ROOM 3 | — | TWIN OVER QUEEN | — | No |
| ROOM 4 | — | 1 QUEEN | — | No |
| ROOM 5 | — | 1 QUEEN | — | No |
| ROOM 6 | — | 2 TWINS | — | No |
| ROOM 7 | — | 2 TWINS | — | No |
| ROOM 8 | — | 1 QUEEN | — | No |
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