Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 2

Make an adventure out of your next trip in Sheboygan and go fishing with Top Notch Sportfishing.

These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Darren welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your day begins aboard a 37’ Tiara sportfishing yacht that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Darren will supply rods and reels for you, along with the hottest lures that have the best chance of catching fish!

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 20-25% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. There is a 2-day license available that will have the Great Lakes Trout stamp included for $14. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Top Notch Sportfishing is just a click away.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • 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
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    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 (Midday)
    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
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    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
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    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
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    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
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Donald A.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Hard Working Crew!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 8, 2024
We went out for the morning on Top Notch II with Capt. Tony & Cody. We connected with lots of Coho, but managed to land about...
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DANIEL S.
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Great trip with a great crew

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 31, 2024
Capt .and 1st mate were very knowledgeable and worked hard to get us some great fish and made sure we had a very good time....
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Peter V.
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Awesome Day on the lake

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (Midday) on July 1, 2024
Captain Darren and first mate Sammy were TopNotch ! They were hard working, very informative and especially helpful with my...
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Steven R.
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Great time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 13, 2024
Darrin and Sammy worked hard and did a great job!!  All 6 of us really enjoyed our 2 days of fishing.  We’ll be back and...
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David R.
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (Midday) on May 25, 2024
Captain Tony and first mate Cody were awesome! Very knowledgeable and great people to be around. Had a awesome time ! Will...
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FAQs about Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 2

Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 2 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $622 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $622 per group - 5 Hour Trip (Midday) (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 2, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator available but a small cooler is recommended
  • Radar

Trips booked with Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 2 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We dont use live bait, sometimes cut dead bait)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (20% Tip is customary)

Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 2 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Offshore Fishing (usually 1-15 miles)

Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 2 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (30-50 pound test line)
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing (50-450 feet of water)

Top targeted fish species with Top Notch Sportfishing – Boat 2 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
Angler's Choice
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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
1989
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing

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

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Offshore Fishing
usually 1-15 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
30-50 pound test line
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing
50-450 feet of water

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Refrigerator
available but a small cooler is recommended
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We dont use live bait, sometimes cut dead bait
Lures
First Mate
20% Tip is customary

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

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