Long Gone 3 Charters

Discover the fishing secrets of Waukegan, IL and let Long Gone 3 Charters captained by James Goebel show you what makes an astonishing angling adventure!

Your captain promises a fishing expedition of a lifetime aboard his 36’ Chris Craft vessel. She’s a classic and truly a thing of beauty, with twin 330 HP Chevy Vortec engines. The boat was refurbished in 2009 for maximum comfort and can reach a cruising speed of up to 24 knots.

Two things are for sure — Capt. James knows how to get a fish in your hands and a big smile on your face! Not only does he make it his priority for you to have an amazing time, but he is also an expert in Trout and Salmon fishing.

Test your lines by angling for Coho and Chinook Salmon in spring and summer, but rest assured your captain knows all the best fishing spots.

As the fall creeps in, head out and improve your Trout catching skills — Lake Trout will be biting particularly.

Book 6-hour Salmon and Trout trip when you want that extra time on the water and don’t mind coming home with a cooler full of deliciousness. Another awesome perk — captain will gladly clean and fillet your catch right there on the boat.

You’re just starting out as an angler? Capt. James will teach you everything you need to do, and what’s best, you’ll have a blast learning. The first mate will also assist and instruct every step of the way, so 20% gratuity is greatly appreciated.

Looking for a memorable family outing? Long Gone 3 is the charter to turn to! There’s more than enough room on the boat for the little ones to catch their very first fish and then, get some rest when the excitement gets too tiring.

All the gear will be ready for you, including top-notch rods and Acuma reels. You only need to think about snacks, drinks, and sunscreen for the trip.

Ready to have a fishing escapade to remember? Captain James welcomes you aboard Long Gone 3 Charters!

IMPORTANT: Some trips are limited to 2 or 3 anglers - please read the description before booking.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) - MAX 3
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $460
    This trip is meant for up to 3 people only. Early bird catches the best fish! For this 5-hour trip, you can expect to reel in anything from King Salmon to Lake Trout, depending on when you decide to book your trip. These trips are customizable, so feel free to talk it out with your captain if you want to go after a particular fish species.
  • Private trip
    5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) - MAX 3
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $460
    This trip is meant for up to 3 people only. On this 5-hour trip, you will be going after Salmon or Trout. Coho and Silver Salmon, Rainbow and Lake Trout are all in the cards. What kind of fish you catch varies by the season, but the captain will always go where the fish are. If you want to reel in something special, Captain James will let you know where you have the most chance to catch it.
  • Private trip
    5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $550
    This trip is meant for up to 2 people only. Early bird catches the best fish! For this 5-hour trip, you can expect to reel in anything from King Salmon to Lake Trout, depending on when you decide to book your trip. These trips are customizable, so feel free to talk it out with your captain if you want to go after a particular fish species.
  • Private trip
    5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $550
    This trip is meant for up to 2 people only. On this 5-hour trip, you will be going after Salmon or Trout. Coho and Silver Salmon, Rainbow and Lake Trout are all in the cards. What kind of fish you catch varies by the season, but the captain will always go where the fish are. If you want to reel in something special, Captain James will let you know where you have the most chance to catch it.
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $600
    This trip is meant for up to 2 people only. Spend your morning on the water and see why fishing is the best form of vacation. Want to target Trout? Come in the fall and you'll be coming back with a full cooler. Never been Salmon fishing? Book a trip with Long Gone 3 Charters in spring and summer. Captain recommends 6 hour trips June through November.
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $600
    This trip is meant for up to 2 people only. There's nothing quite like catching the sunset on your fishing trip. This afternoon 6-hour trip allows you to go after Salmon and Trout and catch some delicious dinner for yourself and your family. Capt. James is there to help you with everything and share a few laughs. Captain recommends 6-hour trips from June through November.
  • Private trip
    5-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $740
    Seize your morning and see why so many avid anglers love to be on the water before the sun is out. Morning bite of Salmon (King, Coho) and Trout is good and there's something quite special in watching the sunrise with the peace and beauty that Waukegan waters has to offer.
  • Private trip
    5-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $740
    For this fishing adventure, you will go fishing in up to 50' of water for the winning Salmon and Trout combo. Pristine and plentiful waters of Waukegan await!
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) - MAX 3
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $750
    This trip is meant for up to 3 people only. Spend your morning on the water and see why fishing is the best form of vacation. Want to target Trout? Come in the fall and you'll be coming back with a full cooler. Never been Salmon fishing? Book a trip with Long Gone 3 Charters in spring and summer. Captain recommends 6-hour trips from June through November.
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) - MAX 3
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $750
    This trip is meant for up to 3 people only. There's nothing quite like catching the sunset on your fishing trip. This afternoon 6-hour trip allows you to go after Salmon and Trout and catch some delicious dinner for yourself and your family. Capt. James is there to help you with everything and share a few laughs. Captain recommends 6-hour trips from June through November.
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 20
    US $800
    Catch the first sunrays on Long Gone 3 Charters and find out why this 6-hour trip is the captain's favorite. You get more than enough time on the water to catch a brag-worthy Salmon/Trout combo and have fun along the way. Captain recommends 6-hour trips from June through November.
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 20
    US $800
    Want to spend 6 hours fishing for Trout and Salmon? Book this PM trip on the bountiful Waukegan waters going after Coho and Silver Salmon, as well as Steelhead, Brown, and Lake Trout. Captain recommends 6-hour trips from June through November.
  • Private trip
    8-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 20
    US $1,000
    This full day trip is better suited for experienced anglers who know what they want and will travel to get there. Captain James will let you in on all the secrets of the local fish and all you have to do is choose whether you want to test your lines with Salmon, Trout, or both.
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FAQs about Long Gone 3 Charters

Long Gone 3 Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $230 per person - 5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) - MAX 3 (5 hours)
  • US $230 per person - 5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) - MAX 3 (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 (6 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 5-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 5-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) - MAX 3 (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) - MAX 3 (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $70 per person after 4 guests - 8-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Long Gone 3 Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Long Gone 3 Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Long Gone 3 Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Long Gone 3 Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Long Gone 3 Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

James Goebel
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
ID & license verified
107 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
Angler's Choice
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Captain James has been fishing since he was 7 and is the third generation of passionate anglers. He's been a full-time captain for 11 years now, and nothing makes him happier than seeing smiling and satisfied anglers thanking him for a wonderful trip. James loves teaching kids and novices how to reel in their first fish. His sense of humor and fishing expertise is what makes his customers keep coming back year after year.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Trojan (Cruiser) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 385HP 6.0 crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 107 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (115)
April fishing trip
Hauled in some pigs
Fish finder
+112
Angler rating
98
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
97%
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Meghann S.
Highland Park, IL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon half day with Capt Jim with 7 yr old

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) - MAX 3 on September 22, 2023
Outstanding fishing charter for a 7 yr old. Fished an afternoon charter with my son in law and 7 yr grandson. Capt Jim was...
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Runnel E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on June 29, 2023
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Shaun W.
Wyoming, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Trip!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on August 3, 2023
The Five Star reviews are spot on!  Captain Jim was exactly what we were looking for.  Great host on the boat, patient with...
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Michael M.
Des Plaines, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5 hour with Capt. jim.

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on July 13, 2023
Great trip. Signed up so I could show my 24 year old son fishing on lake Michigan. Caught five, 1 large rainbow and 4 lake...
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David M.
Evanston, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Day

VERIFIED   6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (AM) on July 15, 2023
Captain Jimmy , provided a great service,  my Birthday Trip almost ruined   due to people in my party canceling,  the Captain...
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