Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure

Great Lakes, great fishing, and a great boat. What more could you want? With Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing, you’ll experience the incredible Salmon and Trout fishing that Lake Michigan has to offer. Head offshore from Kenosha and catch plenty of these delicious creatures. Captain Jim Matias has been fishing his whole life, running charters for over 10 years. Thanks to his passion and expertise, you’re in for a productive day.

You’ll drift across the lake aboard an elite, professional vessel. The 33’ Chris-Craft was built for commercial fishing and can set up 18 rods to troll. Powered by twin 350 HP American-made Crusader engines, you’re in for a smooth ride. While you wait for the bite, you’ll be in complete luxurious surroundings. The cabin is fitted with a toilet, kitchen, bed, TV, and plenty of comfortable seating, so sit back and enjoy the ride.

Fitted with downriggers to help troll, you know this boat means business. Tough-fighting and strong as can be, you’ll need all the help you can get to reel in delicious Coho and Chinook Salmon, as well as Brown, Lake, and Rainbow Trout. Use all your strength to stop them from getting away, and pull them aboard before taking them home. The captain will happily clean and prepare your catch for you, just make sure to bring a cooler to keep them fresh.

You should also bring your own snacks and drinks and keep them cool in the captain’s ice-box – alcohol is allowed, just make sure there are no glass bottles. And that’s it, all that’s left for you to do is get booking and come down to Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing for a fin-tastic day’s fishing. You’ll even find licenses on board for a mere $14 per person.

Capt. Jim is calling you aboard today to see why the Great Lakes are called so.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    $690
    This popular trip will give you plenty of time on the water to catch as many delicious Salmon and Trout to take home with you. With Coho and Chinook Salmon, as well as Lake, Brown, and Rainbow Trout here, you're in for a thrilling day of fishing with endless rewards. Try trolling the water tops for the best results and who knows what you'll reel in. Trips can start earlier or later depending on the season, but all you need to do is bring along plenty of snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    $690
    Get out on Lake Michigan for an incredible afternoon of fishing. Home to King and Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelheads, you'll go after some of the most sought-after freshwater fish on the planet. These delicious fish are known for being tough fighters at the end of the line, so you'll have to work hard to get your reward at the end of the day. Bring some drinks and snacks along and make the most of the Great Lakes' stunning fishing opportunities.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    $890
    An 8-hour trip will see you get the most out of Lake Michigan. Spend the whole day trolling for the bite of exciting and delicious Coho and Chinook Salmon, along with Lake, Brown, and Rainbow Trout. These tough-fighting creatures make for delicious table fare, so you'll want to work as hard as possible to reap the rewards.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $890
    Enjoy an afternoon 8-hour trip.
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FAQs about Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure

Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
  • $690 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $690 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $890 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • $890 per group - 8 Hour Trip (PM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Boat house restaurant will cook your ketch )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate (On request, works for tips)

Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (U to 20 miles on the lake)

Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

About the Captain

Jim Matias
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
65 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2016
Having fished all his life, Captain Jim decided to make a profession out of his passion in 2008. He knew that he just loved being on the water and spending every day doing what he loves was never going to be an issue. In fact, it's even better to do it with customers, as he gets to share his enthusiasm and skills with others, and he gets to see the smiles on their faces.

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

Chris-Craft (Commercial) originally built in 1980. Powered by 2 350HP Crusaders engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing
U to 20 miles on the lake

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Boat house restaurant will cook your ketch
Drinks
Water
First Mate
On request, works for tips

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
Like having multi generation s
You Keep Catch
Ill clean and bag your fish

Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
92%
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Winifred K.
Chicago, IL
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Perfect Father’s Day outing with capitan Jim.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2022
Awesome day on the lake. Capitan Jim is wonderful…fun, easy going, quick with a story, and a calm expert fisherman. We had...
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Douglas S.
Griffith, IN
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 3, 2023
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Jamie B.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 17, 2022
Captain Jim was awesome!  He had great stories to tell why we waited for the fish to bite. Very informative and great knowledge....
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Sarah W.
Elgin, Illinois
Excellent
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Half day with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on October 2, 2022
This guy is amazing!  My husband and four of his closest friends and family went out with Captain Jim and had a blast. His...
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Blake B.
Shelbyville, IN
Excellent
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6 hour morning trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 27, 2022
It was great experience and will definitely be back. Jim was extremely nice and knowledgeable about the entire trip. My wife...
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