Top Notch Sportfishing Charters
+85Top Notch Sportfishing LLC is located in Sheboygan and offers to show you a memorable time on Lake Michigan. The crew is fishing from May through September and uses a top-notch vessel and equipment.
This crew will do its best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 10-hour trips, mainly fishing for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle and trolling.
Your fishing adventure starts on our 37' Tiara boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The boat has all the comforts of home including a leather couch and, most importantly, a full bathroom. It is fully rigged with the best fishing and safety equipment, including an ice-box.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. You will need to purchase a fishing license and a Great Lakes Trout stamp through the Wisconsin DNR. A two-day license for $14 is the most affordable option. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Top Notch Sportfishing LLC.
Captain
Darren Meier
Most popular features:
Trip availability and prices
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (304)
+301Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Top Notch
5 Hour Trip Mid Day AM on June 19, 2025
Darren and Cody were great. Boat and fishing gear were clean and well organized. They made sure the our boys wore life jackets and safety was priority. They were also meticulous about the deck being clean before and after all catches. We had a mid-day trip and didn’t expect much action but each of our party reeled in a good catch. Of course it would have been great to have more on the line but they can’t completely control this. They did entertain our kids on the trip and educated us about the species and area. Looking forward to grilling and smoking our catch. We would book again!
Darren and Cody were great. Boat and fishing gear were clean and well organized. They made sure the our boys wore life jackets and safety was priority. They were also meticulous about the deck being clean before and after all catches. We had a mid-day trip and didn’t expect much action but each of our party reeled in a good catch. Of course it would have been great to have more on the line but they can’t completely control this. They did entertain our kids on the trip and educated us about...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun trip!
Evening 3 Hour Charter PM on June 29, 2025
Our group (3 adults and 1 child) had a good time on the boat. We were able to leave slightly earlier due to an impending storm and the crew was ready to go. The first hour+ we caught nothing, BUT they were definitely trying! Cody even let my son help him on deck reel in so they could rebait or put away, my son loved it! When they were putting things away, we caught one!! My son (with Cody’s help) reeled in a whopper of an 11.5lb King Salmon!! It made his day!
Our group (3 adults and 1 child) had a good time on the boat. We were able to leave slightly earlier due to an impending storm and the crew was ready to go. The first hour+ we caught nothing, BUT they were definitely trying! Cody even let my son help him on deck reel in so they could rebait or put away, my son loved it! When they were putting things away, we caught one!! My son (with Cody’s help) reeled in a whopper of an 11.5lb King Salmon!! It made his day!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Coho Trip!
5 Hour Trip PM on May 29, 2025
We went out on a 5 hour afternoon trip 5/29/25 and were in Coho immediately…we had a hit on the first line as they were still setting up! Darren and Cody were great to work with. We had a variety of experience levels with our group and they helped novice and experienced alike. They answered our questions on the fish, equipment, process…etc…very open and knowledgeable. Equipment and boat were top notch and well maintained. We ended up with 20, missed 5 more. We had a couple lulls which are to be expected and Darren and Cody kept switching things up to get back in to fish. Once we got back to the dock, they helped us to the bait shop and fish cleaning. I recommend this service; they got the fish butterflied, cleaned, and bagged quickly. Highly recommend this charter, we had a great time! Thanks for the memories guys!
We went out on a 5 hour afternoon trip 5/29/25 and were in Coho immediately…we had a hit on the first line as they were still setting up! Darren and Cody were great to work with. We had a variety of experience levels with our group and they helped novice and experienced alike. They answered our questions on the fish, equipment, process…etc…very open and knowledgeable. Equipment and boat were top notch and well maintained. We ended up with 20, missed 5 more. We had a couple lulls which...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience with Top Notch!
5 Hour Trip Mid Day AM on June 29, 2025
Took, my two kids and 3 grandkids for a 5 hour midday trip. We didn't have the lines in 5 minutes and one of the kids caught a rainbow trout. Next grandkid caught a King salmon, my daughter landed a Coho Salmon. My turn was the best, A really large King Salmon. Great, guys. They know where the fish are!
Took, my two kids and 3 grandkids for a 5 hour midday trip. We didn't have the lines in 5 minutes and one of the kids caught a rainbow trout. Next grandkid caught a King salmon, my daughter landed a Coho Salmon. My turn was the best, A really large King Salmon. Great, guys. They know where the fish are!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Needed a bigger cooler!!!
5 Hour Trip PM on August 6, 2024
Here's a rewritten version of your review: --- I had an incredible experience fishing with "Top Notch Fishing Charters" on Lake Michigan! It's always a good sign when you need to buy a bigger cooler afterward. From the start, Darren and Sammy were fantastic. Darren put our safety first, especially when the weather conditions made it unsafe for our originally planned trip. He made the tough call to postpone, but we were able to reschedule a couple of days later—and it was absolutely worth the wait! These guys really know their stuff! They had us reeling in so many fish that my family and I were busy the entire time. The boat was spotless and super comfortable, making it a perfect trip for the whole family. My son (14) and daughter (10) had an absolute blast. Darren and Sammy were amazing with the kids, making sure they were comfortable and enjoying themselves throughout the trip. This was truly a memorable experience for all of us! Can’t wait for our next trip with them! Highly recommend that you find a time to go out with these guys!
Here's a rewritten version of your review: --- I had an incredible experience fishing with "Top Notch Fishing Charters" on Lake Michigan! It's always a good sign when you need to buy a bigger cooler afterward. From the start, Darren and Sammy were fantastic. Darren put our safety first, especially when the weather conditions made it unsafe for our originally planned trip. He made the tough call to postpone, but we were able to reschedule a couple of days later—and it was absolutely worth the...
FAQs about Top Notch Sportfishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Top Notch Sportfishing Charters?
Top Notch Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $686 per group - 5 Hour Trip AM (5 hours)
- US $686 per group - 5 Hour Trip Mid Day AM (5 hours)
- US $686 per group - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
- US $738 per group - 6 Hour Trip AM (6 hours)
- US $738 per group - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
- US $992 per group - 8 Hour Trip AM (8 hours)
- US $992 per group - 8 Hour Trip PM (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Top Notch Sportfishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Top Notch Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Fully Enclosed bathroom area with normal sized vacuum flush toilet and a hand wash sink with clean water.
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator for a few drinks or lunch to keep cold
- Outriggers
- Ice Box For the fish only, you may bring your own cooler
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Top Notch Sportfishing Charters?
Trips booked with Top Notch Sportfishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- First Mate (works for tips customarily 20% of the bill )
What types of fishing does Top Notch Sportfishing Charters offer?
Top Notch Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan, Port of Sheboygan Wisconsin)
- Nearshore Fishing (up to 15 miles off shore)
What fishing techniques does Top Notch Sportfishing Charters offer?
Top Notch Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Top Notch Sportfishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Top Notch Sportfishing Charters include:
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
The captain started guiding at a young age when he realized he was born to fish! He loves being on the water as much as possible and he also found that he enjoys teaching and watching someone else catch fish just as much as he does. The captain is passionate about fishing and has a tremendous amount of respect for the outdoors. He wants to see the fishery only get better and follow the rules and regulations in place for protecting the great outdoors. He fishes for many types of Wisconsin fish, his favorites are fishing for Salmon and Trout on Lake Michigan. The captain also loves to fish for Muskie and Northern Pike in Northern Wisconsin.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan, Port of Sheboygan Wisconsin
Nearshore Fishing
up to 15 miles off shore
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Fully Enclosed bathroom area with normal sized vacuum flush toilet and a hand wash sink with clean water.
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Kitchen
Refrigerator
for a few drinks or lunch to keep cold
Outriggers
Ice Box
For the fish only, you may bring your own cooler
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
works for tips customarily 20% of the bill
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
We allow kids of all ages to come aboard. We have life jackets available and all kids under the age of 12 are required to wear them. You may bring your own life jacket if your child has one they preferer to wear.
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 Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)