Bucket List Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (78 reviews)
 733 Riverfront Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081, United States

Based out of Sheboygan, Bucket List Fishing Charters is your ticket to a day full of fishing in these rich waters, known to many as the "Malibu of the Midwest."

Capt. Art is happy to create an experience to fit your needs, so let him know what you're after! You're looking at 5 or 10-hour trips, where you'll be trolling for the likes of Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Salmon, depending on the weather and time of year. According to the length of the trip, you'll be traveling nearshore, as shallow as 60 feet, or offshore, as deep as 450 feet.

You'll be fishing from a 37' Silverton boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any time. This classic vessel also includes an area to relax inside and clean restroom. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. Kids are welcome aboard.

Tackle is included in the trip price, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are before the trip. You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal to do so. There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Keep in mind that he/she only works for tips, which are always appreciated.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Bucket List Fishing Charters!

Art Marquardt

Captain

Art Marquardt

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Highlights

 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Early season morning shakedown
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 24 - Apr 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $525 
Early season afternoon shakedown
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 24 - Apr 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $525 
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $633 
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $633 
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $738 
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $738 
8 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $950 
10 Hour (full day) Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,160 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (98)

Cpt.Art and Krystal were AWESOME! Great day on the water, and LOTS of fish caught. They worked hard for us, and the results showed!
Cpt.Art and Krystal were AWESOME! Great day on the water, and LOTS of fish caught. They worked hard for us, and the results showed!
Awesome family fishing trip!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

97%

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Tony W.
Tony W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Cpt.Art and Krystal were AWESOME! Great day on the water, and LOTS of fish caught. They worked hard for us, and the results showed!

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6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 25, 2025

You won’t find a better fishing guide service than the “Bucket List” team out of Sheboygan,Wi! Art And Krystal worked hard as a team to provide a great fish filled adventure for my grandson Coltyn’s 17th birthday celebration!🎂 HIghly recommend to us from a past customer, and they did not disappoint. Since this Dynamic duo owns the business, you will not run risk of being out on a big business charter with potential subpar employees. And better prices besides! Awesome 37ft boat with comfortable cabin/bathroom and Couch! It handled the waves very well. Book with them, you will not be disappointed! We found a new annual adventure.

You won’t find a better fishing guide service than the “Bucket List” team out of Sheboygan,Wi! Art And Krystal worked hard as a team to provide a great fish filled adventure for my grandson Coltyn’s 17th birthday celebration!🎂 HIghly recommend to us from a past customer, and they did not disappoint. Since this Dynamic duo owns the business, you will not run risk of being out on a big business charter with potential subpar employees. And better prices besides! Awesome 37ft boat with comfortable...  

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Art Marquardt
Art Marquardt (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review! It was a pleasure meeting all of you. Thrilled the birthday boy got a nice catch! Can’t wait to see you all again!

Bobbie H.
Bobbie H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome family fishing trip!

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5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 24, 2025

We booked this fishing trip for our dad (83 yrs old), because he mentioned a few months ago during a conversation that he would really like to go fishing again. The last time he fished was in 2007. It was so nice not to have to worry about anything except getting a fishing license!! The Captain and first mates were absolutely wonderful!!!

We booked this fishing trip for our dad (83 yrs old), because he mentioned a few months ago during a conversation that he would really like to go fishing again. The last time he fished was in 2007. It was so nice not to have to worry about anything except getting a fishing license!! The Captain and first mates were absolutely wonderful!!!  

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Art Marquardt
Art Marquardt (The Captain)
Replied on July 2, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We enjoyed meeting ALL of you. Hope to see you again!

Eric D.
Eric D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Fishing Trip with Sons

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5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2025

We had a great fishing trip. The crew works well as a team. Changed lures and depths, etc to keep you on the fish. We ended up doing better than most charters. I would highly recommend them as they try and make you feel comfortable. Very nice and clean boat, with very nice/new fishing gear.

We had a great fishing trip. The crew works well as a team. Changed lures and depths, etc to keep you on the fish. We ended up doing better than most charters. I would highly recommend them as they try and make you feel comfortable. Very nice and clean boat, with very nice/new fishing gear.  

 Eric D. recommends Bucket List Fishing Charters
Art Marquardt
Art Marquardt (The Captain)
Replied on July 6, 2025
Thank you for the kind review. We’re so happy you had a good time and felt comfortable. We always say catching fish is a small part of a successful trip and we’re glad you appreciated the details. We hope to see you again!

Matt M.
Matt M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip!!

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6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 7, 2025

Capt Art and his firstmate joe were great friendly and knew were where to catch the fish cabin was clean and super comfortable, didnt hit limit but we caught plenty of fish on a day when other capts we spoke with before we left said they wernt catching anything that day!! It was my sons first charter and never fished salmon before Art helped him and my son had a blast Highly reccomend. Will be planning another trip as soon as we can

Capt Art and his firstmate joe were great friendly and knew were where to catch the fish cabin was clean and super comfortable, didnt hit limit but we caught plenty of fish on a day when other capts we spoke with before we left said they wernt catching anything that day!! It was my sons first charter and never fished salmon before Art helped him and my son had a blast Highly reccomend. Will be planning another trip as soon as we can  

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Ben L.
Ben L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Experienced and knowledgeable

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 30, 2024

The captain Art and first mate Adam were great. Art suggested we start our tour later in the day because the fish had been biting closer to sunset and he was very accurate. It was slower than they were hoping for, but that wasn’t due to a lack of effort on their part. We ended up with 4 great King Salmon. We were from out of town and weren’t totally prepared to get all this fish home, and Art let us borrow his personal vacuum sealer to be able to transport it him safely. That was very kind and certainly above and beyond. The boat itself was very comfortable- we had a great time. I would recommend.

The captain Art and first mate Adam were great. Art suggested we start our tour later in the day because the fish had been biting closer to sunset and he was very accurate. It was slower than they were hoping for, but that wasn’t due to a lack of effort on their part. We ended up with 4 great King Salmon. We were from out of town and weren’t totally prepared to get all this fish home, and Art let us borrow his personal vacuum sealer to be able to transport it him safely. That was very kind...  

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Art Marquardt
Art Marquardt (The Captain)
Replied on August 3, 2024
Glad you guys had fun. Wish we would have gotten in those other monsters that got off. Hope you and the fish made it home safely

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FAQs about Bucket List Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Bucket List Fishing Charters?

Bucket List Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $525 per group, additional US $40 per person after 4 guests - Early season afternoon shakedown (5 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $40 per person after 4 guests - Early season morning shakedown (5 hours)
  • US $633 per group, additional US $32 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $633 per group, additional US $32 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $738 per group, additional US $32 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $738 per group, additional US $32 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $32 per person after 4 guests - 8 hour trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,160 per group, additional US $32 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour (full day) Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bucket List Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Bucket List Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet The toilet is a clean, flushable toilet in a complete bathroom with sink
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Bucket List Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Bucket List Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate (First mate works for tips only)
What types of fishing does Bucket List Fishing Charters offer?

Bucket List Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing (As shallow as 60 feet)
  • Offshore Fishing (As deep as 450 feet)
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bucket List Fishing Charters offer?

Bucket List Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:

  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Bucket List Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Bucket List Fishing Charters include:

  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Meet your captain

Art Marquardt

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
78 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2022
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Art is the owner of Bucket List Fishing Charters, running trips out of Sheboygan, WI, where he was born and raised. These waters are his playground, and he can't wait to take you on the beautiful 32' vessel, equipped with everything you'll need to fish comfortably. He is knowledgeable about the fish and the lake, so join him for a fun day outdoors!

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
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Silverton
Boat type
Sportfishing

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

Where you can fish

Nearshore Fishing

As shallow as 60 feet

Offshore Fishing

As deep as 450 feet

Wreck Fishing

How you can fish

Trolling

What's on board

Toilet

The toilet is a clean, flushable toilet in a complete bathroom with sink

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

First Mate

First mate works for tips only

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.

Listing policies

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

Childrens life jackets available.

You Keep Catch

Cleaning/bagging available for small fee

Catch and Release Allowed

Your choice

How to pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% 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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