Let’s Go Fishing – Wausau provides safe, accessible, and completely free fishing and boating experiences for seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our specially equipped pontoon boats and trained volunteers ensure every guest enjoys a relaxing and memorable day outdoors.
Our trained volunteer captains and crew members create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment both on and off the water. We provide a fully equipped pontoon boat, fishing gear, bait, and personalized assistance, ensuring every guest can relax and enjoy the experience. Whether it’s helping land a first fish, sharing stories, or simply taking in the beauty of the lake, we focus on creating meaningful moments and lasting memories. These outings are more than just fishing trips, they are opportunities to build connections, foster relationships, and create enjoyable times outdoors.
At Let’s Go Fishing – Wausau every trip is focused on creating smiles, stories, and memories, through the simple joy of time spent on the water.
Meet the Team
Meet the volunteers who make it all happen—passionate, dedicated, and ready to help you enjoy every moment with us.
Bernie Lakus
Bernie will oversee chapter development, coordinate with the Let’s Go Fishing Central Office, lead local fundraising and partnership efforts, and ensure adherence to LGF safety and operational standards.
Joni Filipiak
Supporting record-keeping, meeting documentation, correspondence, and organizational compliance, this role is essential to maintaining clear communication among volunteers, partners and the Central Office.
Cheryl Stieve
She is responsible for financial oversight at the local level, including tracking income and expenses, and supporting transparent financial reporting. Her role ensures that funds are used responsibly and in alignment with the approved project budget and grant requirements.
