Long Gone 3 Charters 

5.0/5 (148 reviews)
  Recent reports
 South Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL 60085, 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.

James Goebel

Captain

James Goebel

18 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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5-Hour Weekday Special (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for 2 people
US $600 
5-Hour Weekday Special (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)
Price for 2 people
US $600 
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)
Price for 2 people
US $700 
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)
Price for 2 people
US $700 
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
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
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
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
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
Price for up to 4 people
US $840 
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
Price for up to 4 people
US $840 
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
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,100 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 148 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (167)

Best chance to catch fish and have fun!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

98%

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Nolan M.
Nolan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4.3.25 Coho Salmon 6hr Charter

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6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (AM) on May 3, 2025

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.

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...  

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Paul V.
Paul V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best chance to catch fish and have fun!

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5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on July 10, 2025

Captain Jim is a third generation Lake Michigan fishing guide. When it comes to expertise that pretty much says it all. He took my daughter and I out for salmon. We caught our limit, had great conversations, learned a lot about fishing, but mostly helped make wonderful memories for my daughter and I that will last a lifetime! I highly recommend Captain Jim at Long Gone 3!

Captain Jim is a third generation Lake Michigan fishing guide. When it comes to expertise that pretty much says it all. He took my daughter and I out for salmon. We caught our limit, had great conversations, learned a lot about fishing, but mostly helped make wonderful memories for my daughter and I that will last a lifetime! I highly recommend Captain Jim at Long Gone 3!  

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 Paul V. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters

David B.
David B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain who knows where to go.

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5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on July 3, 2025

Captain Jim is a likeable guy who really went above and beound to help my dad get in and out of the boat. Fishing was great. Fun day that I would recommend to anyone that wants to catch fish.

Captain Jim is a likeable guy who really went above and beound to help my dad get in and out of the boat. Fishing was great. Fun day that I would recommend to anyone that wants to catch fish.  

 David B. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters

Ziyad A.
Ziyad A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A fishing dream come true

VERIFIED

6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (AM) on July 13, 2024

Captain James is a skilled fishing guide as well a gem of a human being. He is incredibly kind, respectful, and knowledgable (with a healthy dose of classic fishing humor) and facilitated a fishing experience beyond our wildest dreams. We caught so many coho salmon and lake trout (as well as a nice king salmon!) that we had to run and buy bigger coolers immediately after the trip. I can’t recommend a fishing trip with him enough and wish him all the best. Until next time, Tight lines!

Captain James is a skilled fishing guide as well a gem of a human being. He is incredibly kind, respectful, and knowledgable (with a healthy dose of classic fishing humor) and facilitated a fishing experience beyond our wildest dreams. We caught so many coho salmon and lake trout (as well as a nice king salmon!) that we had to run and buy bigger coolers immediately after the trip. I can’t recommend a fishing trip with him enough and wish him all the best. Until next time, Tight lines!  

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Donna A.
Donna A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

It was a beautiful day

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6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on July 31, 2024

Captain Jimmy was awesome! He was great with myself ( an inexperienced fisherman) and my 11 year old Grandson. It was a beautiful day to be alive! The experience to spend time fishing with my grandson & catch a lot of fish was amazing! Jimmy told us what to do & following his instructions helped us have a successful day! The water was calm & the weather was perfect! I can’t wait to go out with Jimmy again! I highly recommend fishing with Jimmy!

Captain Jimmy was awesome! He was great with myself ( an inexperienced fisherman) and my 11 year old Grandson. It was a beautiful day to be alive! The experience to spend time fishing with my grandson & catch a lot of fish was amazing! Jimmy told us what to do & following his instructions helped us have a successful day! The water was calm & the weather was perfect! I can’t wait to go out with Jimmy again! I highly recommend fishing with Jimmy!  

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FAQs about Long Gone 3 Charters

What are the trip rates for Long Gone 3 Charters?

Long Gone 3 Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $600 per group, additional US $120 per person after 2 guests - 5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $120 per person after 2 guests - 5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $840 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $840 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 6-Hour Trip—Salmon&Trout (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Long Gone 3 Charters?

When you book a trip with Long Gone 3 Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet The boat is equipped with a full private bathroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Long Gone 3 Charters?

Trips booked with Long Gone 3 Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and bagging is included in the total price)
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Long Gone 3 Charters offer?

Long Gone 3 Charters offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Long Gone 3 Charters offer?

Long Gone 3 Charters offers the following fishing technique:

  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Long Gone 3 Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Long Gone 3 Charters include:

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

Your captain

James Goebel

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
148 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Trojan
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
6.0 crusader
Powered by
2 x 385HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

The boat is equipped with a full private bathroom

Air Conditioning

GPS

Fishfinder

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning and bagging is included in the total price

First Mate

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Young children are welcome but infants are not recommended

You Keep Catch

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

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.

What’s biting in Waukegan right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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