Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan 

4.9/5 (118 reviews)
 1933 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204, United States

Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan 

Milwaukee, WI, United States
33 ft
6
4.9/5 (118 reviews)

We fish the rich waters of Lake Michigan from Milwaukee Bay and beyond with Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing! The team has over 20 years of experience fishing these waters, and they will provide you with all the latest fishing equipment you need to make sure your trip with them is one to remember.

The Blue Max is a 33' Welcraft motor yacht powered by twin Mercury engines to get you to the fishing grounds quickly and efficiently. The boat can take up to 6 passengers. All children must be 50 pounds to go out on a charter!

The boat features both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a large clean toilet. The spacious deck will ensure everyone has plenty of room to fish and enjoy the sunshine, while the boat's electric downriggers will give you a high chance of success when trolling.

We feature 6, 7, and 8-hour charters for more fish and fishing time! During your trip, you will be motor trolling with up to 10 rods with lures that are placed in various depths of water to maximize your coverage of the lake. The species you will be targeting depends on the time of year. In April you can expect to fish for Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout, while in May you can enjoy a workout battling Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout

From June to August, you can target Chinook Salmon, known as 'King' for its brute strength and size. Great-tasting Brown and Rainbow Trout are also good at this time of year. And in September and October – fish for King and Coho Salmon and Brown and Rainbow Trout as all the species gather in Milwaukee harbor before starting their journey up the rivers.

The use of great quality fishing equipment is included in the price of the trip, and you'll get ice to keep your catch fresh while on the boat. You can buy two-day resident or nonresident licenses from Blue Max Charters at $14 each. No stamp required.

We fish the rich waters of Lake Michigan from Milwaukee Bay and beyond with Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing! The team has over 20 years of experience fishing these waters, and they will provide you with all the latest fishing equipment you need to make sure your trip with them is one to remember.

The Blue Max is a 33' Welcraft motor yacht powered by twin Mercury engines to get you to the fishing grounds quickly and efficiently. The boat can take up to 6 passengers. All children must be 50 pounds to go out on a charter!

The boat features both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a large clean toilet. The spacious deck will ensure everyone has plenty of room to fish and enjoy the sunshine, while the boat's electric downriggers will give you a high chance of success when trolling.

We feature 6, 7, and 8-hour charters for more fish and fishing time! During your trip, you will be motor trolling with up to 10 rods with lures that are placed in various depths of water to maximize your coverage of the lake. The species you will be targeting depends on the time of year. In April you can expect to fish for Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout, while in May you can enjoy a workout battling Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout

From June to August, you can target Chinook Salmon, known as 'King' for its brute strength and size. Great-tasting Brown and Rainbow Trout are also good at this time of year. And in September and October – fish for King and Coho Salmon and Brown and Rainbow Trout as all the species gather in Milwaukee harbor before starting their journey up the rivers.

The use of great quality fishing equipment is included in the price of the trip, and you'll get ice to keep your catch fresh while on the boat. You can buy two-day resident or nonresident licenses from Blue Max Charters at $14 each. No stamp required.

Jim Hirt
Captain
Jim Hirt
36 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
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Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $540
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $702
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $847
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
118 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (121)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

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Ben Stratton
Ben Stratton
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Epic trip on Lake Michigan
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) on September 12, 20243 adults

Captain Jim and his wife were amazing hosts. Communication was great during the booking process. They explained everything clearly on the day and with a great sense of humour. We got off to a slow start in terms of bites but Jim tried lots of different techniques to entice the fish and we ended up landing 4 decent salmon. Thoroughly enjoyable day out on the lake.

Jim Hirt
Response from Captain

I’m glad I could make it happen. Enjoyed your company Best wishes safe trip home 

GERALD JOHNSON
GERALD JOHNSON
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Rewarding trip
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) on June 27, 20243 adults2 children

These guys are great for family trips. My nephew and I are experienced fishermen, my two grandsons 12 and 13 knew nothing of this way of fishing. We had work hard to find active fish but they did find em. We all hung in there and caught the fish that bit. Everyone of us caught fish, and none got away. Great trip

Jim Hirt
Response from Captain

I appreciate the opportunity to meet your family and get you out on the lake. Stay safe.

Danilo Hipolito
Danilo Hipolito
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Morning trip on Blue Max
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on May 20, 20235 adults

Highly recommend Blue Max Charters! Capt Jim and Anita are great guides. Both made the fishing trip enjoyable, informative and successful for my family. We were on the fish as soon as Capt Jim started setting up the trolling gear. Anita expertly maneuvered the boat where all of us had the best chance to experience reeling in a salmon. Capt Jim provided us information about Milwaukee river area and the industries and buildings along the river banks. Will definitely charter them again.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Jim Hirt
Response from Captain

Enjoyed spending a morning with your beautiful family. Thank you for coming out. 

Chris Baker
Chris Baker
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Very knowledgeable and experienced captain.
8 Hour Trip on June 6, 20256 adults

Captain knows his stretch of water like the back of his hand. Seemed to n ow every trick in the book to maximize reeling in fish. Def recommend

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Jim Hirt
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review. They’re very important to me and you as a customer are also very important.

Brad Boehne
Brad Boehne
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on Lake Michigan!
7 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM) on May 6, 20252 adults

We had a great day with Blue Max charters on Lake Michigan in early May. It was a beautiful day and the Coho were very active. Planning on a return trip next year!

Jim Hirt
Response from Captain

Enjoyed your company. I’m glad you had a good time.

FAQs about Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan

Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $540 per group, additional US $65 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $65 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $702 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $847 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flush electric toilet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We will clean and bag your catch at no extra charge)
  • First mate (First mate always onboard.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license available onboard, for $14.)
Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Always go to the best fish areas with no limit.)
Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Blue Max Charters Lake Michigan include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Jim Hirt
Jim Hirt
Jim Hirt

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

39 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
118 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2016

Captain Jim Hirt has more than 30 years experience fishing for Salmon and Trout on Lake Michigan. He works with his wife Anita to provide exciting fishing adventures from Milwaukee as well as relaxing cruises around the local area. The couple make every effort to ensure that your trip is both safe and enjoyable. Blue Max Charters' claim to fame: a line class world record of the somewhat rare Atlantic Salmon was caught during a fishing tournament with this outfit!

39 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
118 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2016

Captain Jim Hirt has more than 30 years experience fishing for Salmon and Trout on Lake Michigan. He works with his wife Anita to provide exciting fishing adventures from Milwaukee as well as relaxing cruises around the local area. The couple make every effort to ensure that your trip is both safe and enjoyable. Blue Max Charters' claim to fame: a line class world record of the somewhat rare Atlantic Salmon was caught during a fishing tournament with this outfit!

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Welcraft
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
454 Merc
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Always go to the best fish areas with no limit.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Flush electric toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will clean and bag your catch at no extra charge
First mate
First mate always onboard.
Fishing license
Fishing license available onboard, for $14.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
50 pounds minimum.
No alcohol
Beer allowed in moderation, no drugs.
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

What’s biting in Milwaukee right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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