Lucky Bird Charter Services 

4.7
(27 reviews)
 Riverfront Drive 733, Sheboygan, WI 53081, United States

Lucky Bird Charter Services 

Sheboygan, WI, United States
34 ft
6
4.7
(27 reviews)

Spend the day fishing the mighty Lake Michigan with Lucky Bird Charter Services! No matter your level of experience, the crew will make sure you have a fun and rewarding experience. Captain Glen Gildemeister and his crew have over 50 years of experience fishing this lake, so they know all the best spots and techniques to maximize your chances of breaking some personal records.

Hop aboard their 34' Silverton flybridge boat, restored in 2017 for the best experience on these waters. The boat can accommodate up to 6 people, and it's powered by twin 270 HP Crusaders engines, taking you to the fishing grounds in no time. There's an onboard toilet, a kitchen, and a bed, so you won't have to sacrifice any comfort while cruising Lake Michigan.

This is a very rich lake, both in terms of wonderful natural views, as well as the wildlife that thrives here. There's an abundance of fish, and a variety of species that inhabit these waters. You can expect to run into creatures like Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout, as well as King and Coho Salmon.

Capt. Glen will have everything you need ready for you, including rods, reels, and terminal tackle. You'll have a range of artificial lures at your disposal to entice the bite of these hard-fighting fish. You'll also use downriggers to spread out your lines for the chance to hook that trophy fish.

Kids are welcome to come aboard, so don't hesitate to turn this into a fun family outing! You'll enjoy your time in nature, and you'll make some nice memories with your kids. All you need to bring is a fishing license, as well as some food and drinks for your refreshment.

What are you waiting for? Book a trip with Lucky Bird Charter Services and come explore Lake Michigan!

Spend the day fishing the mighty Lake Michigan with Lucky Bird Charter Services! No matter your level of experience, the crew will make sure you have a fun and rewarding experience. Captain Glen Gildemeister and his crew have over 50 years of experience fishing this lake, so they know all the best spots and techniques to maximize your chances of breaking some personal records.

Hop aboard their 34' Silverton flybridge boat, restored in 2017 for the best experience on these waters. The boat can accommodate up to 6 people, and it's powered by twin 270 HP Crusaders engines, taking you to the fishing grounds in no time. There's an onboard toilet, a kitchen, and a bed, so you won't have to sacrifice any comfort while cruising Lake Michigan.

This is a very rich lake, both in terms of wonderful natural views, as well as the wildlife that thrives here. There's an abundance of fish, and a variety of species that inhabit these waters. You can expect to run into creatures like Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout, as well as King and Coho Salmon.

Capt. Glen will have everything you need ready for you, including rods, reels, and terminal tackle. You'll have a range of artificial lures at your disposal to entice the bite of these hard-fighting fish. You'll also use downriggers to spread out your lines for the chance to hook that trophy fish.

Kids are welcome to come aboard, so don't hesitate to turn this into a fun family outing! You'll enjoy your time in nature, and you'll make some nice memories with your kids. All you need to bring is a fishing license, as well as some food and drinks for your refreshment.

What are you waiting for? Book a trip with Lucky Bird Charter Services and come explore Lake Michigan!

Glen Gildemeister
Captain
Glen Gildemeister
24 years of experience
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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4.7
27 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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Wendy Attoe
Wendy Attoe
us
Poynette, WI, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
New
Great Family trip!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 30, 20264 adults

We had a great family trip out for the end of summer season! They were very knowledgable for the fishing season and we caught a fair share better average total fish than the other boats. The were happy to share stories and answer our questions.

Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Glen Gildemeister
Response from Captain

Thank You It was a pleasure having your group on the boat.

Tom Greene
Tom Greene
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First time
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 13, 20263 adults

It was our first time out, we all limited out. The captain and first mate were on top of everything, very friendly, instructive, helpful and answered all our questions.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Glen Gildemeister
Response from Captain

thank you. its always nice when the fush cooperate for you.

Peyton Kautz
Peyton Kautz
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Glen
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 29, 20266 adults

Glen Gildemeister
Response from Captain

thank you

Justin Soukup
Justin Soukup
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Birthday Fishing
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 20262 adults

My trip Fishng with Lucky Bird charters was awesome. We were catching fish before the sun came up. I can't wait to go again.

Glen Gildemeister
Response from Captain

thank you. We will see you next year

Justin Soukup
Justin Soukup
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Glen
5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 20, 20262 adults

Glen Gildemeister
Response from Captain

thank you

FAQs about Lucky Bird Charter Services

Lucky Bird Charter Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $20 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $20 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $95 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Lucky Bird Charter Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private and enclosed
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS lowrance
  • Fishfinder lowrance
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Lucky Bird Charter Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (works for tips only!)
Lucky Bird Charter Services offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Michigan)
Lucky Bird Charter Services offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Lucky Bird Charter Services include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Glen Gildemeister
Glen Gildemeister

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2020

I started fishing on Lake Michigan when I was 5 years old with my Dad. The fishing bug bit me and I never stopped fishing since.

Glen Gildemeister
Glen Gildemeister
Fully verified
4
reports
27
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
I started fishing on Lake Michigan when I was 5 years old with my Dad. The fishing bug bit me and I never stopped fishing since.

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
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

  • Great Family trip!
    Wendy A.
    Wendy A.
  • Fishing with Glen
    Peyton K.
    Peyton K.
  • Birthday Fishing
    Justin S.
    Justin S.
  • July fishing trip
    Thomad H.
    Thomad H.
  • Fishing with Glen
    Justin S.
    Justin S.
  • Will book these guys again
    Michael G.
    Michael G.
  • Half Day trip with Captain Glen
    David E.
    David E.
  • Half day trip with captain Glenn.
    Richard U.
    Richard U.
  • Fishing with Glen
    Lisa P.
    Lisa P.
  • Three Hours on Lake Michigan with Captain Glen
    Susan V.
    Susan V.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Silverton 34c
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusaders
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Michigan

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private and enclosed
Fighting chair
GPS
lowrance
Fishfinder
lowrance
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
works for tips only!

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Perfer that kids are over the age of 3. More so for safety reasons
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sheboygan 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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