Long Gone 3 Charters
5.0/5 (163 reviews)
South Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States–
Long Gone 3 Charters
5.0/5 (163)
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Angler's Choice
South Harbor Place
Waukegan, IL, United States
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.
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box
Rating
5.0
163 reviews
5
152
4
5
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (195)
+189
What anglers say
99%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Nolan Mccarthy
5.0
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4.3.25 Coho Salmon 6hr Charter
6 – Hour Trip – Salmon&Trout on May 3, 2025 • 6 adults
My family and I booked Long Gone 3 Charters to celebrate my father’s 60th birthday. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Even with the wave swells generating 3, and the occasional 4 foot wave, Captain Jim kept us safe and on the fish for the entire duration of the charter. Our group took out 6 guests and every single person on board caught their limit of Coho Salmon. If you’re looking for a charter near the Chicago area, there’s no other captain I’ll be booking in the future other than Long Gone 3 Charters.
Response from Captain
May 6, 2025
Thank you
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ROBERT TAMBURELLI
5.0
Verified
New
awesome day!
5 – Hour Weekday Special on April 15, 2026 • 2 adults
captain Jim was awesome. we caught alot of fish. very nicy boat, he definitely knows what hes doing. great sence of humor! it was perfect im definitely going out again. highly recommend charter!!! A+
Reported catch:
0
Kimberly Tarabulski
4.7
Verified
Great day fishing
5 – Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
We were on the 5 am excursion, and we were blessed with a beautiful day. Captain Jim called the water " glassy bubbles". One benefit of the early time is getting to see the sunrise on Lake Michigan! As soon as we dropped lines we were catching salmon! They stopped biting and we started catching lake trout. We were newbies to lake fishing, so we greatly appreciated the tips from Captain Jim and Dillon. Captain Jim is jovial, and it is fun to be on his boat. Dillon cleaned and filleted all of the fish for us. We received a message the night before our trip that the weather looked great with a picture of the place where we were going to meet. I recommend they include information about what to bring such as water and breakfast snacks if you want them. Also, the boat has coolers, so you don't need to bring your coolers on the boat. I would definitely recommend Captain Jim to friends and family!
Reported catch:
0
Randy Jenkins
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip
6 – Hour Trip – Salmon&Trout on September 1, 2025 • 2 adults • 3 children
Captain Jim and first mate Dillan were better than we could have imagined. The family had such a great time and they can’t stop talking about how much fun it was. We caught 15 fish and had a hard time carrying all the fillets. We are mounting one of the fish as well. We caught an 18lb Lake trout and hit our limits. Jim and Dillan made the whole experience so enjoyable. They were funny and made our kids feel very comfortable on their first trip. Thanks guys, we will be back again!
Reported catch:
0
Michael Luczak
5.0
Verified
Dad, when can we go again?
5 – Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout on July 12, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Had a great morning with Captain Jim. We were on the salmon early and often. Not only did my 13 year old enjoy himself, but I can't remember the last time he had this much fun without being on an electronic device. On the ride home he said he wants to go again, but not so early. The 3:30 wake up call was a bit rough on him. Thanks agin ti Jim and Dillon for a great day on the water.
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5 – Hour Weekday Special
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 $600
Entire boat: 2 people
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
5 – Hour Weekday Special - 12:00 PM
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 $600
Entire boat: 2 people
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
6-Hour Weekday Special (AM)
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 $700
Entire boat: 2 people
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
6-Hour Weekday Special (PM)
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 $700
Entire boat: 2 people
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
5 – Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 – Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 – Hour Trip – Salmon&Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 20
US $840
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $840
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 – Hour Trip – Salmon&Trout - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 20
US $840
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $840
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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 $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
5.0
163 reviews
5
152
4
5
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (195)
+189
What anglers say
99%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
All reviews (163)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 163 reviews
Nolan Mccarthy
5.0
Verified
4.3.25 Coho Salmon 6hr Charter
6 – Hour Trip – Salmon&Trout on May 3, 2025 • 6 adults
My family and I booked Long Gone 3 Charters to celebrate my father’s 60th birthday. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Even with the wave swells generating 3, and the occasional 4 foot wave, Captain Jim kept us safe and on the fish for the entire duration of the charter. Our group took out 6 guests and every single person on board caught their limit of Coho Salmon. If you’re looking for a charter near the Chicago area, there’s no other captain I’ll be booking in the future other than Long Gone 3 Charters.
Response from Captain
May 6, 2025
Thank you
1
ROBERT TAMBURELLI
5.0
Verified
New
awesome day!
5 – Hour Weekday Special on April 15, 2026 • 2 adults
captain Jim was awesome. we caught alot of fish. very nicy boat, he definitely knows what hes doing. great sence of humor! it was perfect im definitely going out again. highly recommend charter!!! A+
Reported catch:
0
Kimberly Tarabulski
4.7
Verified
Great day fishing
5 – Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
We were on the 5 am excursion, and we were blessed with a beautiful day. Captain Jim called the water " glassy bubbles". One benefit of the early time is getting to see the sunrise on Lake Michigan! As soon as we dropped lines we were catching salmon! They stopped biting and we started catching lake trout. We were newbies to lake fishing, so we greatly appreciated the tips from Captain Jim and Dillon. Captain Jim is jovial, and it is fun to be on his boat. Dillon cleaned and filleted all of the fish for us. We received a message the night before our trip that the weather looked great with a picture of the place where we were going to meet. I recommend they include information about what to bring such as water and breakfast snacks if you want them. Also, the boat has coolers, so you don't need to bring your coolers on the boat. I would definitely recommend Captain Jim to friends and family!
Reported catch:
0
Randy Jenkins
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip
6 – Hour Trip – Salmon&Trout on September 1, 2025 • 2 adults • 3 children
Captain Jim and first mate Dillan were better than we could have imagined. The family had such a great time and they can’t stop talking about how much fun it was. We caught 15 fish and had a hard time carrying all the fillets. We are mounting one of the fish as well. We caught an 18lb Lake trout and hit our limits. Jim and Dillan made the whole experience so enjoyable. They were funny and made our kids feel very comfortable on their first trip. Thanks guys, we will be back again!
Reported catch:
0
Michael Luczak
5.0
Verified
Dad, when can we go again?
5 – Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout on July 12, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Had a great morning with Captain Jim. We were on the salmon early and often. Not only did my 13 year old enjoy himself, but I can't remember the last time he had this much fun without being on an electronic device. On the ride home he said he wants to go again, but not so early. The 3:30 wake up call was a bit rough on him. Thanks agin ti Jim and Dillon for a great day on the water.
0
FAQs about Long Gone 3 Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
YachtsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
36 ftYear built
1986Restored in
2020Boat manufacturer
TrojanBoat type
CruiserEngine model
6.0 crusaderPowered by
2 x 385HPMax cruising speed
40 knots