Cast-A-Way Charters 

4.8/5 (38 reviews)
 Port Washington, Port Washington, WI 53074, United States

Cast-A-Way Charters 

Port Washington, WI, United States
23 ft
4
4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Cast-A-Way Charters specializes in providing a memorable experience to all their clients and friends. If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, be it on Lake Michigan or Lake Winnebago, you have found the right place.

If a day out on the Great Lake sounds more like your thing, head to beautiful Port Washington, Wisconsin. Explore its productive waters and enjoy fishing some of the top spots for King Salmon. Begin the season with Salmon fishing and mix it up with a healthy dose of the summer Brown Trout and Steelhead.

If Salmon and Trout are not your main priority, let the Captain put you on top of the hottest Walleye bite. Join him on Lake Winnebago in June or July for a productive day out on the water. You can get your hands on a good eater-size fish!

Whichever trip you decide to go for, rest assured that the captain will put his talent to work for you. He will provide you with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures to make a great catch possible. Once you're done catching, he will gladly clan and bag your fish.

Join him aboard a 22' Wellcraft walkaround fiberglass boat. This spacious fishing machine comes powered by a 270 HP Volvo Punta inboard engine and a 9.9 HP kicker motor. There is plenty of space for up to 4 anglers onboard!

The boat is outfitted with modern fishing electronics, electric Big Jon downriggers, and a bathroom for your maximum comfort on the water. All you have to do is just sit back, relax, and get ready to catch some fish!

Cast-A-Way Charters specializes in providing a memorable experience to all their clients and friends. If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, be it on Lake Michigan or Lake Winnebago, you have found the right place.

If a day out on the Great Lake sounds more like your thing, head to beautiful Port Washington, Wisconsin. Explore its productive waters and enjoy fishing some of the top spots for King Salmon. Begin the season with Salmon fishing and mix it up with a healthy dose of the summer Brown Trout and Steelhead.

If Salmon and Trout are not your main priority, let the Captain put you on top of the hottest Walleye bite. Join him on Lake Winnebago in June or July for a productive day out on the water. You can get your hands on a good eater-size fish!

Whichever trip you decide to go for, rest assured that the captain will put his talent to work for you. He will provide you with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures to make a great catch possible. Once you're done catching, he will gladly clan and bag your fish.

Join him aboard a 22' Wellcraft walkaround fiberglass boat. This spacious fishing machine comes powered by a 270 HP Volvo Punta inboard engine and a 9.9 HP kicker motor. There is plenty of space for up to 4 anglers onboard!

The boat is outfitted with modern fishing electronics, electric Big Jon downriggers, and a bathroom for your maximum comfort on the water. All you have to do is just sit back, relax, and get ready to catch some fish!

Mark Cassidy
Captain
Mark Cassidy
23 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Lake Winnebago - Walleye MAX 2
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 31 (Sat, Sun)
US $440
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip - MAX 2
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 22
US $410
Entire boat: 2 people
Lake Winnebago - Walleye MAX 3
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 31 (Sat, Sun)
US $440
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip - MAX 4
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
US $448
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip - MAX 3
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
US $470
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip - Lake Michigan
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15 (Sat, Sun)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip - MAX 4
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
US $510
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
38 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (49)

What anglers say

92%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (38)

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Barb Barb Grimm
Barb Barb Grimm
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time!
3/4 Day Trip - MAX 4 on July 13, 20264 adults

Caught 3 king salmon and 4 rainbow trout. Captain Mark and Captain Bill are quite entertaining and very efficient

Steven Vaught
Steven Vaught
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
First time won’t be the last time!
3/4 Day Trip - MAX 3 on June 25, 20251 adult1 child

Captain Mark was fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, accommodating and kept us informed of issues with weather. He got us on the fish and we were more successful than the other charters around us. Experience pays off! It was our first time chartering the Great Lakes and made my 11 year old son’s year hauling in the salmon and trout, all of which were the biggest fish we’d ever caught. Thank you so much for the great trip, the memories and the fantastic fishing! My daughter is already begging to go out next time!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Mark Cassidy
Response from Captain

Thanks Steve, had a great time fishing with the both of you! Both of you did a great job winding in all those fish. Can't wait to fish with all of u again next year!

Aleksandr Lavrentev
Aleksandr Lavrentev
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
The best!
Full Day Trip - Lake Michigan on June 21, 20253 adults

I’d like to thank Captain Mark for this incredible trip! We had an amazing time and caught plenty of fish, even with the challenging weather. Captain Mark was polite, kind, and full of good humor. He was always there to help, cleaned and packed our fish for us, and made sure we had everything we needed. Huge thanks to him!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Mark Cassidy
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure fishing with all of you, thanks again!

Tiffany Burns
Tiffany Burns
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
AM half day trip with Captain Mark
Half Day Trip (PM) - Lake Michigan on June 23, 20234 adults

Our trip was a 60th birthday present for my dad. Upon original booking of the trip Mark was considerate to call me and give advice on when to book to have a better possibility of great weather and more fish. Mark and Bill were so personable during the trip. Mark’s excitement when a fish was on really made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. My family and I had a fantastic experience and caught a ton of fish. I would absolutely recommend booking with Cast-A-Way Charters.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Mark Chastain
Mark Chastain
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Early Morning with Captain Mark
Half Day Trip (PM) - Lake Michigan on July 5, 20231 adult

Captain Mark & Cameron were awesome. They were ready to go early and made sure we knew what to expect and educated us about the area we were in. We caught King Salmon and had a Great Time! We will definitely seek Cast Away Charters the next trip up. Several folks in Port Washington talked up how good of a guide Captain Mark was before we even met him. They were spot on.

FAQs about Cast-A-Way Charters

Cast-A-Way Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $380 per group, additional US $60 per person after 1 guest - Lake Winnebago - Walleye MAX 2 (6 hours)
  • US $410 per group, additional US $40 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - MAX 2 (5 hours)
  • US $440 per group, additional US $90 per person after 3 guests - Lake Winnebago - Walleye MAX 3 (6 hours)
  • US $448 per group, additional US $90 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - MAX 4 (5 hours)
  • US $470 per group, additional US $40 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - MAX 3 (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $30 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Lake Michigan (7 hours)
  • US $510 per group, additional US $90 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - MAX 4 (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Cast-A-Way Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Cast-A-Way Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (+ ziplocks )
Cast-A-Way Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Michigan & Winnebago )
Cast-A-Way Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Cast-A-Way Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Mark Cassidy
Mark Cassidy
Mark Cassidy

Port Washington, Wisconsin, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since June 2018

Captain Mark Cassidy is the owner and operator of Cast-A-Way Charters that specializes in Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago fishing trips. Mark was introduced to the art of fishing by his father, who was a captain himself. Mark enjoys being on the water and teaching his clients and younger anglers how to fish. He also enjoys hunting.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
38 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since June 2018

Captain Mark Cassidy is the owner and operator of Cast-A-Way Charters that specializes in Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago fishing trips. Mark was introduced to the art of fishing by his father, who was a captain himself. Mark enjoys being on the water and teaching his clients and younger anglers how to fish. He also enjoys hunting.

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

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Volvo Penta
Powered by
1 x 270HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Michigan & Winnebago

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
+ ziplocks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Aged 8 and over; feel free to bring life jackets
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Generally for Lake Trout and Walleye only

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Port Washington 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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