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.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (260)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
94%
Aug 14, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM)
We had a great time on our fishing charter with Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing Adventure! Captain Jim was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Aside from all of his fishing experience and knowledge, he was also able to offer us a lot of information about Kenosha and the surrounding area. Despite a slow start, Captain Jim put out calls to other charters and worked hard to locate the fish. In the end, everyone in our group ended up catching our limit! I would highly recommend Fisherman Jim’s to anyone wanting a great experience!
We had a great time on our fishing charter with Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing Adventure! Captain Jim was very friendly,...
Aug 9, 2025
6 Hour Trip (PM)
We just finished our charter. The weather wasn’t great but Captain Jim made up for it with his experience and knowledge of fishing strategies to get some nice four year old King Salmon. The lower quantity of fish was overshadowed but the quality of our catch. Having had a number of charters over the years, this was one of the best. Jim’s fun personality was contagious for all on board. I would definitely recommend chartering with Jim for a fun and productive fishing trip.
We just finished our charter. The weather wasn’t great but Captain Jim made up for it with his experience and knowledge of fishing...
Jul 6, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Today, we had the chance of going on a charter fishing trip with Captain Jim with few family friends, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we stepped on board, Captain Jim's calm and kind demeanor put everyone at ease. His dedication to making our trip enjoyable was evident; he consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had the best chance of catching fish. Captain Jim's extensive knowledge of the local waters and fishing techniques was impressive, and he was always ready to try new strategies to increase our catch. His patience and encouragement made the day even more enjoyable, and we all left with smiles and great memories. I can confidently say we will definitely be coming back for another trip with Captain Jim. Highly recommend!
Today, we had the chance of going on a charter fishing trip with Captain Jim with few family friends, and it was an unforgettable...
Aug 7, 2025
5 hr afternoons trip12noon
We really enjoyed our fishing trip on Lake Michigan. Experienced the thrill of catching King Salmon and had a relaxing day on the water. Captain Jim knows his stuff - Even how to best manage motion sickness. Thanks for a wonderful day.
We really enjoyed our fishing trip on Lake Michigan. Experienced the thrill of catching King Salmon and had a relaxing day on...
Aug 4, 2025
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Captain Jim was great to work with and did what was needed to get the job done. Thank you for the great experience!
Captain Jim was great to work with and did what was needed to get the job done. Thank you for the great experience!
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (260)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
94%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 14, 2025
We had a great time on our fishing charter with Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing Adventure! Captain Jim was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Aside from all of his fishing experience and knowledge, he was also able to offer us a lot of information about Kenosha and the surrounding area. Despite a slow start, Captain Jim put out calls to other charters and worked hard to locate the fish. In the end, everyone in our group ended up catching our limit! I would highly recommend Fisherman Jim’s to anyone wanting a great experience!
We had a great time on our fishing charter with Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing Adventure! Captain Jim was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Aside from all of his fishing experience and knowledge, he was also able to offer us a lot of information about Kenosha and the surrounding area. Despite a slow start, Captain Jim put out calls to other charters and worked hard to locate the fish. In the end, everyone in our group ended up catching our limit! I would highly recommend Fisherman...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 9, 2025
We just finished our charter. The weather wasn’t great but Captain Jim made up for it with his experience and knowledge of fishing strategies to get some nice four year old King Salmon. The lower quantity of fish was overshadowed but the quality of our catch. Having had a number of charters over the years, this was one of the best. Jim’s fun personality was contagious for all on board. I would definitely recommend chartering with Jim for a fun and productive fishing trip.
We just finished our charter. The weather wasn’t great but Captain Jim made up for it with his experience and knowledge of fishing strategies to get some nice four year old King Salmon. The lower quantity of fish was overshadowed but the quality of our catch. Having had a number of charters over the years, this was one of the best. Jim’s fun personality was contagious for all on board. I would definitely recommend chartering with Jim for a fun and productive fishing trip.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025
Today, we had the chance of going on a charter fishing trip with Captain Jim with few family friends, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we stepped on board, Captain Jim's calm and kind demeanor put everyone at ease. His dedication to making our trip enjoyable was evident; he consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had the best chance of catching fish. Captain Jim's extensive knowledge of the local waters and fishing techniques was impressive, and he was always ready to try new strategies to increase our catch. His patience and encouragement made the day even more enjoyable, and we all left with smiles and great memories. I can confidently say we will definitely be coming back for another trip with Captain Jim. Highly recommend!
Today, we had the chance of going on a charter fishing trip with Captain Jim with few family friends, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we stepped on board, Captain Jim's calm and kind demeanor put everyone at ease. His dedication to making our trip enjoyable was evident; he consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had the best chance of catching fish. Captain Jim's extensive knowledge of the local waters and fishing techniques was impressive, and he was always...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
5 hr afternoons trip12noon on August 7, 2025
We really enjoyed our fishing trip on Lake Michigan. Experienced the thrill of catching King Salmon and had a relaxing day on the water. Captain Jim knows his stuff - Even how to best manage motion sickness. Thanks for a wonderful day.
We really enjoyed our fishing trip on Lake Michigan. Experienced the thrill of catching King Salmon and had a relaxing day on the water. Captain Jim knows his stuff - Even how to best manage motion sickness. Thanks for a wonderful day.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2025
Captain Jim was great to work with and did what was needed to get the job done. Thank you for the great experience!
Captain Jim was great to work with and did what was needed to get the job done. Thank you for the great experience!