Average Guy Adventures Guide Service

Welcome to Average Guy Adventures Guide Service where you get to experience one of the most fun and exciting water activities – Salmon fishing. Captain Charlie Blish has been fishing Lake Michigan most of his life and he loves to share his ample experience with everyone on board.

With this charter, we will troll lines along the Manitowoc and Two Rivers shoreline in Wisconsin, where you can catch a rich variety of fish. The stars of the show are Coho and Chinook Salmon, of course, and they often come in impressive sizes. You can also look forward to finding Lake and Brown Trout at the end of your line, and let’s not forget about Steelhead, that will not only give you a proper fight, but it’s also excellent to eat.

The place where the fishing magic happens is a 37’ Wellcraft sportfisher fitted with twin 454 HP Mercruiser engines. The boat has been freshly restored in 2018 and is spacious enough to accommodate up to 6 anglers that can fish simultaneously.

The vessel sports a private bathroom, a resting area with beds, a galley, and there’s air conditioning in the cabin. All these commodities mean you will have a pleasant ride to the best bite of the day. Capt. Charlie also provides Okuma rods and reels for your trip, and an assortment of lures you can use.

In case you need any assistance, you will have a capable first mate on board with you, and tips are always welcome for all his hard work. He will also clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day so that you can enjoy it as soon as you’re off the boat. Bring your kids with you for a memorable family day, your guide will have appropriate life jackets for them.

With Average Guy Adventures Guide Service, each trip is its own special and unique adventure. Let Capt. Charlie take you on an excursion that will create lifelong angling memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – 1 to 2 Passengers
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 28 - Sep 15
    US $575
    If you like to fish in a small group and have more space to reel in your catch, this trip is a great option for you. You get 5 hours on the water to target primarily Chinook and Coho Salmon, but Steelhead, Brown, and Lake Trout are also a popular catch.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – 3 to 4 Passengers
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 28 - Sep 15
    US $625
    Gather up 3 or 4 of your best angling buddies and head out with Capt. Charlie to explore the waters of Lake Michigan. You will be going after Salmon (Coho and Chinook), as well as a variety of Trout – Brown, Lake, and Rainbow.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – 5 to 6 Passengers
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 28 - Sep 15
    US $675
    Turn this trip into a small fishing party with up to 6 people on the boat and all the fish you can hook. Think Steelhead, Coho and Chinook Salmon, Lake and Brown Trout.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - 1 to 2 Passengers
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $775
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - 3 to 4 Passengers
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $825
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - 5 to 6 Passengers
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $875
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FAQs about Average Guy Adventures Guide Service

Average Guy Adventures Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $575 per group - Half Day Trip – 1 to 2 Passengers (5 hours)
  • US $625 per group - Half Day Trip – 3 to 4 Passengers (5 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Half Day Trip – 5 to 6 Passengers (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Full Day Trip - 1 to 2 Passengers (8 hours)
  • US $825 per group - Full Day Trip - 3 to 4 Passengers (8 hours)
  • US $875 per group - Full Day Trip - 5 to 6 Passengers (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Average Guy Adventures Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Average Guy Adventures Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Average Guy Adventures Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Average Guy Adventures Guide Service offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Average Guy Adventures Guide Service include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Charlie Blish
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
13 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since October 2018
Hi! I'm Captain Charlie Blish. Being a 10 year military veteran, I’m one of those guys that needs to keep busy, so being outdoors and enjoying those types of activities have always appealed to me. As a child I have very fond memories of going fishing with my uncle and having him teach me the craft. It really didn't matter what type of fishing or what fish we were after, I always knew that it would be fun, whether we caught fish or not. That is a testament to him and how he would make every trip an adventure. This is my main goal, make every trip we take an adventure. I believe that if we are having fun, the fish will come. We absolutely love having children on board. There are few things better than to see a child's eyes light up once they get a fish that is almost pulling the rod out of their hands. We take pride in our family values, and believe this is key to our future. My uncle did it for me, I would be honored if you would let me help you do it for your children.

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

Wellcraft (Sportfishing) originally built in 1988, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 454HP Mercruiser engines.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Kenson V.
Appleton, WI
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain, and deck hand.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 5 to 6 Passengers on August 5, 2023
Captain Charlie was accommodating in so many ways. Great crew!
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Jeff R.
Royalton, WI
Excellent
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Fun time, great fishing, great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 5 to 6 Passengers on August 20, 2022
Our group had a great time. Charlie and first mate Mark were great and did a super job finding the fish and the planer board...
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Karen S.
Peculiar, MO
Excellent
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Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 1 to 2 Passengers on July 22, 2022
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Jordan J.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 5 to 6 Passengers on July 21, 2022
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Lou B.
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