CNR Charters 

5.0/5 (45 reviews)
 East Lafayette Hill Road, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

CNR Charters 

Milwaukee, WI, United States
18 ft
3
5.0/5 (45 reviews)

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.

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.

Jordan Ziegler
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Jordan Ziegler
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Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
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Half Day Trip – Weekend (Mid-Day)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 30 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Weekend
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 AM, 5:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 21 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Cold Water – Trout Jig/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Mar 30 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Weekday (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
45 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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Caught fish

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Nicole Quigley
Nicole Quigley
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
PERFECT BIRTHDAY GIFT!
Half Day Trip – Weekend (Mid-Day) on July 26, 20262 adults

I wanted to surprise my fiancé for his birthday with a fishing trip and CNR Charters could not have been more perfect. I myself have never been fishing on Lake Michigan and that's why it was perfect going with Jordan. We loved how it was just us on the boat and how he explained everything so well. We ended up landing 10 fish, 5 each, and maxing out with 1 hour left! Couldn't ask for a better experience and recommend this to anyone looking to do some great lakes fishing.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Brown Trout
Jordan Ziegler
Response from Captain

was such a great time fishing with you both!

Carson Watson
Carson Watson
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Charter Experience We’ve Had
Half Day Trip – Weekend on June 6, 20262 adults

My girlfriend and I had an awesome trip. We were on 2 person charter, and honestly it made the experience even better than some of the larger charter boats. It felt much more personal, and there was plenty of room to fish comfortably. Our Captain Jordan was genuinely one of the nicest and most down to earth people we’ve met. You’ll be able to tell right away he cares. He made sure we had a fun time and taught us quite a bit, wasnt worried about soley just putting fish in the boat (which he still got alot of fish in the boat regardless lol) He was extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and worked hard the entire trip to keep us on fish. We ended up landing an 18.5 lb King Salmon, a nice Lake Trout, and of plenty Coho. If you’re looking for a fun, laid back, and geniune Lake Michigan fishing experience with a captain who truly enjoys what he does, I highly recommend booking with Jordan, We’ll definitely be back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Neville Duncan
Neville Duncan
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Will Be Going Again!!
Half Day Trip – Weekday (PM) on August 3, 20262 adults

We wanted to catch fish and he did NOT disappoint. Captain Jordan was experienced to say the least. We had sooo much fun, caught sooo many fish and the music was great! He was friendly, explained everything on the boat and what to do. He made scooping up the salmon out of the water look so easy! Impressed, period……10 out of 10 service and have already recommended.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Mike Miner
Mike Miner
us
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time
Half Day Trip – Weekend - 5:00 PM on June 6, 20262 adults

It was a great trip. Had lots of cancellations with other charters and he got us in last minute. Water was perfect, Captain Jordan got us on some fish and explained everything well and patient with my son and I. We had a great haul and he was effecient with the cleaning afterwards. If we make it back to Milwaukee, we will definitely book with him again.

Robert Maciejewski
Robert Maciejewski
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic trip on lake Michigan
Half Day Trip – Weekend (Mid-Day) on July 26, 20263 adults

We caught salmon we were not expecting to catch. Very happy with our catch. Captain did a terrific job. Highly recommended. Will definitely book again with Captain Jordan.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon

FAQs about CNR Charters

CNR Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekend (Mid-Day) (5 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Cold Water – Trout Jig/Trolling (5 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Cold Water – Trout Jig/Trolling - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekday (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekend (5 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekend - 5:00 PM (5 hours)
When you book a trip with CNR Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with CNR Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning included when boat ramp fish cleaning stations are open (Most open starting May 1st))
CNR Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
CNR Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with CNR Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Jordan Ziegler
Jordan Ziegler
Jordan Ziegler

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
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.

Capt. Jordan Ziegler is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
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.

Capt. Jordan Ziegler is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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
Speed boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat type
Dual console
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning included when boat ramp fish cleaning stations are open (Most open starting May 1st)

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
Kids are welcome! Ages 5 and up welcome to board. Nothing better than kids smiles when reeling in a big salmon!
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Milwaukee 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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