Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1

Top 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 a 39’ Silverton 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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Early Season Brown Trout Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 30 - May 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $425
    Early season trips targeting Brown Trout are for those who don't mind the cold weather! Trips are guided on a smaller 20' boat along the shorelines of Lake Michigan for groups of 1-3 people.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $622
    This 5-hour trip is a good option if you want to experience the beauty of fishing on Lake Michigan but don't want to spend your whole day on the water. You and the crew will leave the dock as early as 5:00 a.m. and get back by 10:00 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip Mid Day
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $622
    This is a good option for those who are not early morning risers and want to spend the day on the lake when the sun is at its peak. The boat will leave the dock at 10:30 am and return at 3:30 pm.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $622
    This 5-hour trip is a good option if you want to experience the beauty of fishing on Lake Michigan but don't want to spend your whole day on the water. You and the crew will leave the dock at 3:30pm and get back by 8:30pm.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $907
    An 8-hour trip lets you enjoy more fishing time and cover a larger area. You and the crew will be targeting various Trout and Salmon species. You leave the dock at 5:00 a.m. and return at 1:00 p.m. The trip cost covers all fishing gear as well as catch cleaning.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $907
    An 8-hour trip lets you enjoy more fishing time and cover a larger area. You and the crew will be targeting various Trout and Salmon species. You leave the dock at 1:00 p.m. and return at 9:00 p.m. The trip cost covers all fishing gear as well as catch cleaning.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon

Customer reviews

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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Needed a bigger cooler!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on August 6, 2024
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Great Family Experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip Mid Day on August 2, 2024
For a warm-weather, mid-day trip our expectations were limited, knowing the better fishing tends to be in the mornings and...
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Mark W.
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Worth the trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip PM on June 12, 2024
We traveled some distance to get here, and was anxious before starting out. We also had our 4-year old grandchild. So, I wasn’t...
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Bob L.
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Something fishy…in the best way possible

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip AM on July 17, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of going on a charter fishing trip with Top Notch, and it was an experience to remember! Captain...
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Wives afishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip Mid Day on July 13, 2024
We had such a good time on the 5-10 am trip with the guys, that three of us went back out 1030-330 with our wives. That’s...
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FAQs about Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1

Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - Early Season Brown Trout Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $622 per group - 5 Hour Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $622 per group - 5 Hour Trip Mid Day (5 hours)
  • US $622 per group - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $907 per group - 8 Hour Trip AM (8 hours)
  • US $907 per group - 8 Hour Trip PM (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box For the fish only, you may bring your own cooler
  • Radar

Trips booked with Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate (works for tips customarily 20% of the bill )

Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan, Port of Sheboygan Wisconsin)
  • Nearshore Fishing (up to 15 miles off shore)

Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 1 include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Darren Meier
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
164 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
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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.

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

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2010
Boat manufacturer
Silverton
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan, Port of Sheboygan Wisconsin
Nearshore Fishing
up to 15 miles off shore

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Kitchen
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
works for tips customarily 20% of the bill

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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