Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure 

5.0/5 (151 reviews)
 Slip 104 Simmons Island, Kenosha, WI 53140, United States

Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure 

Kenosha, WI, United States
33 ft
6
5.0/5 (151 reviews)

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.

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.

Jim Matias
Captain
Jim Matias
18 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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5 hr afternoons trip12noon
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Nov 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $720
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $720
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Nov 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $790
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Nov 1
US $790
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Nov 1
US $990
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
151 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (300)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (151)

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Craig Gilbertson
Craig Gilbertson
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great outing, caught many fish!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 20266 adults

We had multiple bites early, landed several Kings, Steelhead and a few Coho! Captain Jim is very experienced, personable, has a very nice, comfortable boat, and knows how and where to catch fish! Will definitely be coming back!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Jim Matias
Response from Captain

thank you Craig looking forward to fishing with you 🐟 again.

Regina Fisher
Regina Fisher
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Excellent Day of Fishing on Lake Michigan
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 14, 20255 adults

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!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Jim Matias
Response from Captain

Thank you again. It's always great when the fish cooperate. Looking forward to fishing with you again 🐟

David McFadden
David McFadden
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 20263 adults

We came as small town bass fisherman, and Captain Jim was very eager to share his knowledge and made sure we caught fish. We had a great time and will be coming back next year. Would recommend to anybody.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Jim Matias
Response from Captain

Thank you again David looking forward to fishing with 🐟 you again 🐟

Ryan Gleason
Ryan Gleason
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
July Afternoon Trip
Afternoon on July 24, 20263 adults3 children

He did a great job adjusting to the conditions- heading out to greater depth, changing lures, etc to make sure our boys had the best time possible. I’d definitely go back out with him in the future.

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Jim Matias
Response from Captain

thank you Ryan looking forward to fishing with 🐟 you again 🐟

Marcus Triplett
Marcus Triplett
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fish On
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 25, 20266 adults

I highly recommend this charter as our group had an amazing time!! The captain is a great guy and we caught a bunch of fish when all of the surrounding boats were not catching much!

Jim Matias
Response from Captain

thank you Marcus looking forward to fishing with 🐟 you 🐟 again

FAQs about Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure

Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $720 per group - 5 hr afternoons trip12noon (5 hours)
  • US $720 per group - Afternoon (5 hours)
  • US $790 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $790 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 8 Hour Trip (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
  • Flybridge
  • 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)

Your captain

Jim Matias
Jim Matias
Jim Matias

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
151 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2016
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.

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.

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
151 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2016
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.

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.

The 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
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1980
Boat manufacturer
Chris-Craft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusaders
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing
U to 20 miles on the lake

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Boat house restaurant will cook your ketch
Drinks
Water
First mate
On request, works for tips

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Kenosha 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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