Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36' 

4.7
(3 reviews)
 1750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36' 

Milwaukee, WI, United States
36 ft
6
4.7
(3 reviews)

Jack's Charter Service operates out of Milwaukee and Racine, WI running unbeatable trips targeting Trout and Salmon on beautiful Lake Michigan. Milwaukee is the perfect place to go to fish Lake Michigan, with the most state records caught from Milwaukee in the entire State of Wisconsin, and these guys are the best in town.

Their 36 ft Tiara yacht is powered by twin 475HP Crusader engines achieving a top speed of 30 knots, and is aptly named 'The Leader' because no-one's going to get out on the lake faster! She comes rigged for the task at hand, with a full battery of Raymarine electronics including two GPS and fishfinder units as well as radar; and tournament grade lures and top of the line Shimano rods and reels that you can be sure will get the job done. She also boasts an air-conditioned interior with a toilet and plenty of space to relax in between bites.

Captain Ken Poludnianyk has over 25 years of experience as a tournament-proven Captain and fisherman. Guiding is a full-time job for him, and so he always knows where the best and freshest spots are, and what's working best day-in-day-out. He also works hard to maintain his reputation and great customer satisfaction, as it's his business that's on the line. He'll be sure to work through exactly what you want to get from your trip to make sure you have the best time possible while out on the water.

All Captain Ken's trips are child and family friendly, and come with a free cleaning and filleting service for anything you want to take home.

Jack's Charter Service operates out of Milwaukee and Racine, WI running unbeatable trips targeting Trout and Salmon on beautiful Lake Michigan. Milwaukee is the perfect place to go to fish Lake Michigan, with the most state records caught from Milwaukee in the entire State of Wisconsin, and these guys are the best in town.

Their 36 ft Tiara yacht is powered by twin 475HP Crusader engines achieving a top speed of 30 knots, and is aptly named 'The Leader' because no-one's going to get out on the lake faster! She comes rigged for the task at hand, with a full battery of Raymarine electronics including two GPS and fishfinder units as well as radar; and tournament grade lures and top of the line Shimano rods and reels that you can be sure will get the job done. She also boasts an air-conditioned interior with a toilet and plenty of space to relax in between bites.

Captain Ken Poludnianyk has over 25 years of experience as a tournament-proven Captain and fisherman. Guiding is a full-time job for him, and so he always knows where the best and freshest spots are, and what's working best day-in-day-out. He also works hard to maintain his reputation and great customer satisfaction, as it's his business that's on the line. He'll be sure to work through exactly what you want to get from your trip to make sure you have the best time possible while out on the water.

All Captain Ken's trips are child and family friendly, and come with a free cleaning and filleting service for anything you want to take home.

Ken Poludnianyk
Captain
Ken Poludnianyk
28 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $924
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $924
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,231
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.7
3 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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Jodi Tolfa
Jodi Tolfa
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
Half day with Ken
Half Day Trip (10 AM) on August 12, 20186 adults

We had an amazing time. Top notch equipment, operated by Captain Ken and First Mate Joe. They were so knowledgeable and capable that it made it much more enjoyable for our boat full of first timers!! We will definitely be booking with them again, and would highly recommend Jack’s Charter Service!!!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Lake Trout
Brown Trout
Ken Poludnianyk
Response from Captain

Thank you for fishing with us. We hope your dad had a great time catching that 26.10 lb King Salmon for his Birthday. We hope to see you again soon.

Melvin Ellis
Melvin Ellis
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2019
4.0
Verified
Late morning/early afternoon trip in late July
Half Day Trip (10 AM) on July 29, 20196 adults

Captain and mate put us on fish even though our timing (late vs early morning) put us at a disadvantage, which we were warned about and offered an earlier time. With kids along (5 and 8 yo) we needed the later time. The outing turned out to be not as kid-friendly as we would have preferred anyway. But if you're after hard fighting fish with serious professionals, this crew will get the job done.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Brown Trout
+1
David Lattos
David Lattos
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2016
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing on Lake Michigan!!!!
Half Day Trip (5 AM) on July 2, 20164 adults

Captain Ken was great! The kids and I had a great time catching fish and decided to make it an annual event. I highly recommend this boat and hope you get a chance to try it out for yourself...you won't be sorry!

Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Salmon
Ken Poludnianyk
Response from Captain

Thanks for the Great time David. Can't wait to see you and your family again. Capt. Ken

FAQs about Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36'

Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $924 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $924 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,231 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning In the cabin
  • GPS 2 Raymarine Units
  • Fishfinder 2 Raymarine Units
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box Keep fish cold
  • Radar Raymarine
Trips booked with Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Lunch (We serve Palermo's Pizza)
Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan, Milwaukee & Racine Wisconsin)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Jack’s Charter Service - Milwaukee 36' include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Ken Poludnianyk
Ken Poludnianyk

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since May 2016

I have been a tournament angler on Lake Michigan for over 35 years and a captain for over 20 years. It is exciting to show guests the fast-paced action of Lake Michigan Charter Fishing. We have been fishing the waters off Milwaukee and Racine, Wisconsin since the early 70s. It is always my goal to provide a safe, fun, enjoyable and of course a successful day on the water.

Ken Poludnianyk
Ken Poludnianyk
4
reviews
2016
member since
~5h
response
I have been a tournament angler on Lake Michigan for over 35 years and a captain for over 20 years. It is exciting to show guests the fast-paced action of Lake Michigan Charter Fishing. We have been fishing the waters off Milwaukee and Racine, Wisconsin since the early 70s. It is always my goal to provide a safe, fun, enjoyable and of course a successful day 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

  • Half day with Ken
    Jodi T.
    Jodi T.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 475HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan, Milwaukee & Racine Wisconsin
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
In the cabin
GPS
2 Raymarine Units
Fishfinder
2 Raymarine Units
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Ice box
Keep fish cold
Radar
Raymarine
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Lunch
We serve Palermo's Pizza

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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
We are happy to teach Kids to fish!
You keep catch
We clean and bag your catch at the end of the trip

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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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