CNR Charters

5.0/5 (30 reviews)

East Lafayette Hill Road, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States–

CNR Charters

5.0/5 (30)

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East Lafayette Hill Road

Milwaukee, WI, United States

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Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Spend the day with CNR Charters and find out what the fishing in Milwaukee is all about!.

Depending on conditions and time of year, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Coho Salmon, Lake Trout. On these trips, you can expect to troll using light tackle.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so notify the captain if children are coming out on the water.

Capt. Jordan runs a 18' Alumacraft aluminum fishing boat with capacity for 3 passengers. It comes with downriggers, rod trees, and all the trolling equipment needed for a productive day on the water.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is available online at WI GoWild. To fish Lake Michigan you need a general fishing license as well as a Great Lakes Stamp.

It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

This is a charter for Lake Michigan. Much like the ocean, wind greatly affects the fishability of the lake. For safety reasons, if the waves are forecasted too large for the charter date, be advised rescheduling may be required. Often forecasting models can accurately let us know how fishable the lake will be 3-5 days in advance.

For more information about fishing with CNR Charters, you can send Capt. Jordan a message down below.

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Review summary

These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews

Captain Jordan provides a full-service Lake Michigan charter with expert gear handling, adaptive bite strategies, and ready-to-take-home fillets.

The focus on productive fishing may limit shaded seating and onboard comfort, and trip inclusions can vary by booking.

What Guests loved

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Onboard service includes rigging, landing, cleaning, and bagging or filleting fish for take-home, with trips producing nearly 30 pounds of filets.
Data-driven approach uses water temperature, wind conditions, and lure selection to locate bites, with quick spot-switching when conditions shift.
Premium gear and multi-line capability allow deployment of up to 9 lines at once across multiple depths, enabling efficient fishing for three anglers.

Rating summary

5.0/5

out of 5 stars from 30 reviews

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Book with Jordan if you know whats good for ya

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

97%

Review summary

These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews

Captain Jordan provides a full-service Lake Michigan charter with expert gear handling, adaptive bite strategies, and ready-to-take-home fillets.

The focus on productive fishing may limit shaded seating and onboard comfort, and trip inclusions can vary by booking.

What Guests loved

Keep in mind

Onboard service includes rigging, landing, cleaning, and bagging or filleting fish for take-home, with trips producing nearly 30 pounds of filets.
Data-driven approach uses water temperature, wind conditions, and lure selection to locate bites, with quick spot-switching when conditions shift.
Premium gear and multi-line capability allow deployment of up to 9 lines at once across multiple depths, enabling efficient fishing for three anglers.

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Danielle Kraus

5.0

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Great trip with Captain Ziegler!

Half Day Trip – Weekend (Mid-Day) on July 5, 2025 • 3 adults

From the minute I booked we had great communication with our captain about wind and weather conditions and very specifically where to meet. We met Jordan about 15 minutes before our charter and were out on the water perfectly on time. We came home with 2 brown trout and two king salmon. Jordan is SO knowledgeable about where to fish, water temp, lures etc. He was awesome and friendly and outgoing and overall just fun. At the end of our charter he cleaned and bagged our fish to bring home and gave us suggestions how to prepare it. I highly recommend fishing with Captain Ziegler.

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Michael Visconti

5.0

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Amazing trip and guide

Half Day Trip – Weekend (PM) on July 13, 2025 • 3 adults

Jordan was awesome! He was super friendly and enthusiastic! He explained everything he was doing and answered all of our questions. Fishing was excellent, bite got crazy at sunset and we went home with nearly 30 lbs of filets. At the going rate of salmon, the trip pays for itself in the fish you bring home! Even when the bite was slow we had great time hanging out on the boat and chatting with Jordan. Overall I would 10/10 recommend you book with him. Will 100% be booking again next season!!

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Joseph E Stokes

5.0

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Great time on the lake

Half Day Trip – Weekend (Mid-Day) on July 12, 2025 • 2 adults

We had such an amazing charter with Captain Jordan. He explained everything he did and its purpose along with great knowledge of the lake’s history. He took his time with us, making sure we had a full experience. He was informative of the type of fish we caught and very encouraging. He was full service and very accommodating. He set up and rigged everything, helped meet the fish, and cleaned and bagged them for us as well. If you’re looking for a fun and enjoyable fishing trip, book with Captain Jordan.

Jay Ingram

5.0

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Knowledgeable and Skilled

Half Day Trip – Weekday (PM) on May 5, 2025 • 1 adult

Captain Zeigler was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the lake. The first spot we tried that had worked for him last week wasn’t working for me. Realizing this he made the quick decision to take the lines in and switch spots. After this change the fish would not stop biting! In-between bites he would share his knowledge about the fish, lake, and general Milwaukee area, which made even the downtime enjoyable. He was also willing to make additional accommodations for what to do with the caught fish as I was not able to transport them myself. I would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area.

Jessica Savoie

Waukesha, Wisconsin

5.0

Morning Salmon Trip

Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on May 11, 2025

Capt. Jordan is awesome! He was an amazing teacher considering this was my first time salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. He was super flexible and timely and very knowledgeable. Boat was the perfect size for a small party of 2-3. Everything was well organized and set up for us making our trip fun and enjoyable! You can definitely tell he’s got this down to a science! We went trolling for salmon in the morning and were able to catch 6 Kings and 7 Coho for our party of three. Not to mention, he got some amazing photos for us! Definitely recommend his charter service!

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