Nolan’s Top Gun Charters 

5.0/5 (50 reviews)
 106 Lake St - Slip 19, Port Washington, WI 53074, United States

Nolan’s Top Gun Charters 

5.0/5 (50)
 Angler's Choice
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106 Lake St - Slip 19
Port Washington, WI, United States

Nolan’s Top Gun Charters has been providing successful sport fishing excursions from the harbor of Port Washington for 17 years. Some of the finest salmon and trout fishing is available just outside the breakwaters of this picturesque harbor. The Lake Michigan fishing experience can be enjoyed by everyone! It’s a great way to spend a day entertaining business associates, relaxing with friends, or treating your family to something special.

Captain Nolan strives to stand out from the rest and to give you the best fishing outing of your lifetime. He is a full-time Captain, meaning he’s on the water 300 days a year. You will always be in pursuit of the hottest bite and will try to put as many fish in the boat as possible! Captain Nolan will make your trip enjoyable, safe, and successful!

You will be cruising Lake Michigan on a 38’ Bertram Sportfishing boat. This type of boat was made for charter fishing and will keep you comfortable and safe in whatever sea condition Lake Michigan offers! Once aboard, you will first notice the large back deck, over 14 feet wide, capable of trolling 20 fishing rods with ease. There will be plenty of room for your group of up to 6 people to all sit out on the deck cheering each other on reeling in fish! The boat features a spacious cabin big enough to keep everyone out of the elements mother nature would throw at you as well. There’s also an ultra-clean private bathroom with a toilet on board and running water.

When it comes to electronics, the boat is equipped with an AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth, VHF radio, a GPS, fish finder, radar, and autopilot!

Once out fishing, you’ll target the strong and powerful King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and the high-flying Rainbow Trout (Steelhead).

We supply all the tackle, including rods, reels, lures, and anything else needed for the most successful fishing trip possible. Once the trip is over you can get a group photo of your catch and the captain will clean and bag all the fish.

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Customer reviews

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Review summary
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Captain Grant and First Mate Andrew consistently locate productive salmon spots on Lake Michigan, delivering a clean, well-equipped boat with friendly, family-friendly service.
Travel time can reduce fishing time on some five-hour charters, leaving about four hours for fishing.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Strategic spot selection on Lake Michigan yields frequent strong salmon opportunities, including a standout catch of a 22-lb King Salmon on a trip.
  • Crew provides hands-on guidance and supportive help for kids, making first-time fishers comfortable and engaged.
  • The vessel and gear are well-maintained and clean, with dockside fish handling and proactive communication from the crew.

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (44)

Such a great experience!
Nice team made for a great trip
October fishing trip
+41

Angler rating

49
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

100%

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Review summary
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Captain Grant and First Mate Andrew consistently locate productive salmon spots on Lake Michigan, delivering a clean, well-equipped boat with friendly, family-friendly service.
Travel time can reduce fishing time on some five-hour charters, leaving about four hours for fishing.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Strategic spot selection on Lake Michigan yields frequent strong salmon opportunities, including a standout catch of a 22-lb King Salmon on a trip.
  • Crew provides hands-on guidance and supportive help for kids, making first-time fishers comfortable and engaged.
  • The vessel and gear are well-maintained and clean, with dockside fish handling and proactive communication from the crew.
Showing 1 - 5 of 50 reviews
Showing: 5 of 50 reviews
Zach Vanselow
Zach Vanselow
5.0
Verified
Nice team made for a great trip
6Hr Afternoon Most Popular on June 9, 20254 adults1 child
Captain Grant, First Mate Jake and Top Gun (boat) made for a great trip on Lake Michigan. The fishing was tough but they worked to find us fish. The new fishermen on the boat, including a 12yr old and a 70yr old, were able to feel comfortable immediately despite the weather. The crew was kind, socialable and happy to answer all of our questions.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
0
Mark Shebesta
Mark Shebesta
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Charter!
5 Hour Trip (PM) Salmon Trout on August 16, 20256 adults
The captain and crew were knowledgeable and answered every question the beginning fishermen had! For the experienced members of our group, we were able to hold casual conversations about equipment and changing seasons. All in all it was a great trip and all expectations were met!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
0
Erik Quirino
Erik Quirino
5.0
Verified
Good fishing.
5 Hour Trip (PM) Salmon Trout on July 13, 20256 adults
I’ll say for my first time doing charter fishing. We caught some pretty good sized fish. We were definitely satisfied with the fish we caught and got to keep. I would definitely come again. Thank you. Nolan’s charter fishing
0
Gina Wright
Gina Wright
5.0
Verified
Big Fish, Beautiful Day!
5 Hour Trip (AM) Salmon Trout on July 22, 20254 adults1 child
Fantastic experience! Beautiful day, water was slightly choppy, however, we had a great catch! Crew was amazingly friendly and welcoming! We will definitely be back with Captain Nolan, Foxy Lady!
Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
0
Ken Willborn
Ken Willborn
4.7
Verified
Had a fun time
5 Hour Trip (AM) Salmon Trout on July 10, 20252 adults
The crew was fabulous. They worked extremely hard to catch fish. We caught 6 fish. Wish we could have done better but that’s fishing. You never know. We booked a five hour trip which broke down to 4 hours of fishing and 1 hour of travel to and from dock. A little disappointing
0

Trip availability and prices

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Harbor Sunset Cruise
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (AM) Salmon Trout
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM) Salmon Trout
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hr Morning Most Popular
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6Hr Afternoon Most Popular
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Salmon and Trout
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (44)

Such a great experience!
Nice team made for a great trip
October fishing trip
+41

Angler rating

49
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

100%

Powered by Ai
 
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Captain Grant and First Mate Andrew consistently locate productive salmon spots on Lake Michigan, delivering a clean, well-equipped boat with friendly, family-friendly service.
Travel time can reduce fishing time on some five-hour charters, leaving about four hours for fishing.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Strategic spot selection on Lake Michigan yields frequent strong salmon opportunities, including a standout catch of a 22-lb King Salmon on a trip.
  • Crew provides hands-on guidance and supportive help for kids, making first-time fishers comfortable and engaged.
  • The vessel and gear are well-maintained and clean, with dockside fish handling and proactive communication from the crew.
Showing 1 - 5 of 50 reviews
Showing: 5 of 50 reviews
Zach Vanselow
Zach Vanselow
5.0
Verified
Nice team made for a great trip
6Hr Afternoon Most Popular on June 9, 20254 adults1 child
Captain Grant, First Mate Jake and Top Gun (boat) made for a great trip on Lake Michigan. The fishing was tough but they worked to find us fish. The new fishermen on the boat, including a 12yr old and a 70yr old, were able to feel comfortable immediately despite the weather. The crew was kind, socialable and happy to answer all of our questions.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
0
Mark Shebesta
Mark Shebesta
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Charter!
5 Hour Trip (PM) Salmon Trout on August 16, 20256 adults
The captain and crew were knowledgeable and answered every question the beginning fishermen had! For the experienced members of our group, we were able to hold casual conversations about equipment and changing seasons. All in all it was a great trip and all expectations were met!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
0
Erik Quirino
Erik Quirino
5.0
Verified
Good fishing.
5 Hour Trip (PM) Salmon Trout on July 13, 20256 adults
I’ll say for my first time doing charter fishing. We caught some pretty good sized fish. We were definitely satisfied with the fish we caught and got to keep. I would definitely come again. Thank you. Nolan’s charter fishing
0
Gina Wright
Gina Wright
5.0
Verified
Big Fish, Beautiful Day!
5 Hour Trip (AM) Salmon Trout on July 22, 20254 adults1 child
Fantastic experience! Beautiful day, water was slightly choppy, however, we had a great catch! Crew was amazingly friendly and welcoming! We will definitely be back with Captain Nolan, Foxy Lady!
Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
0
Ken Willborn
Ken Willborn
4.7
Verified
Had a fun time
5 Hour Trip (AM) Salmon Trout on July 10, 20252 adults
The crew was fabulous. They worked extremely hard to catch fish. We caught 6 fish. Wish we could have done better but that’s fishing. You never know. We booked a five hour trip which broke down to 4 hours of fishing and 1 hour of travel to and from dock. A little disappointing
0

FAQs about Nolan’s Top Gun Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 454HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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