Reel Sensation Charters 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 1750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

Come and experience the Great Lakes with Reel Sensation Charters, who run Salmon and Trout fishing trips on Lake Michigan from the port of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The crew pride themselves on customer experience and give 110% on every trip. You will fish aboard one of their two boats, both of which are clean and comfortable, and are rigged professionally for your total experience.

The “Trophy Hunter” is a 33’ Wellcraft Coastal vessel that boasts a wide beam and spacious back deck, allowing up to six guests to find a comfortable fishing position or to relax and enjoy a beautiful day out on the water. With twin 330HP Mercruiser engines, this boat is fast, maximizing your time spent fishing, while it also comes equipped with Raymarine electronics including GPS chartplotter, fishfinder, radar, autopilot and marine radio. The boat features Cannon downriggers, Rupp outriggers, quality Shimano fishing rods and Okuma reels, as well as a stereo system and private toilet facilities.

“Go Fish” is a 31’ Sea Ray, which also provides ample space for six anglers to fish in comfort. It is fitted with Big Jon downriggers and quality Okuma rods and reels to increase your chances of a successful catch.

Reel Sensation Charters are constantly updating their fishing gear, so rest assured you will always be using modern and quality equipment. Charters run from April through October, and include rods, reels and terminal tackle, lures, as well as catch cleaning and filleting. Don’t forget to organise your Wisconsin Fishing License and Great Lakes Trout Stamp prior to your trip.

Jason Woda

Captain

Jason Woda

26 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $675 
5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $675 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $750 
6 Hour Trip PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $750 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $950 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (9)

Wonderful experience
Wonderful experience
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

78%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
C. J. S.
C. J. S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Wonderful experience

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week PM on August 8, 2024

We had a blast with Capt Jason and first mate Anthony. Most of the fishing party were visiting from New Mexico , and had never fished big water before. Jason was awesome, great conversation,laughing, joking. Making the experience memorable for everyone. I personally have fished with Jason before, and look forward to booking again. If I can find a time slot!

We had a blast with Capt Jason and first mate Anthony. Most of the fishing party were visiting from New Mexico , and had never fished big water before. Jason was awesome, great conversation,laughing, joking. Making the experience memorable for everyone. I personally have fished with Jason before, and look forward to booking again. If I can find a time slot!  

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 C. J. S. recommends Reel Sensation Charters

Scott W.
Scott W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Caught my limit

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week on September 11, 2024

Very much enjoyed my trip caught limit crew were great

Very much enjoyed my trip caught limit crew were great  

 Scott W. recommends Reel Sensation Charters
Jason Woda
Jason Woda (The Captain)
Replied on September 11, 2024
Thanks for the great review Scott!

Bob T.
Bob T.

Wilmington, OH

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thobaben's in Wisconsin fishing

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week on July 5, 2022

We had a great time fishing with Craig on Lake Michigan. He set out 12 poles where we hooked 12 salmon and landed 8 nice fish One 17 pound King was magnificent. Captions Craig was efficient and effective.. Strongly recommend the trip on July 5, 2022. Bob Thobaben

We had a great time fishing with Craig on Lake Michigan. He set out 12 poles where we hooked 12 salmon and landed 8 nice fish One 17 pound King was magnificent. Captions Craig was efficient and effective.. Strongly recommend the trip on July 5, 2022. Bob Thobaben  

 Bob T. recommends Reel Sensation Charters
Jason Woda
Jason Woda (The Captain)
Replied on July 6, 2022
Thank you for the kind words Bob. We enjoyed have you and your family out today!

Maria K.
Maria K.

Edgerton, WI

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip.

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week on July 10, 2021

Would recommend Reel Sensation to anyone. My sons and I had a great time and would definitely do it again.

Would recommend Reel Sensation to anyone. My sons and I had a great time and would definitely do it again.  

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 Maria K. recommends Reel Sensation Charters
Jason Woda
Jason Woda (The Captain)
Replied on July 12, 2021
Really enjoyed having you and your boys out fishing!!! See you soon!
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Harold P.
Harold P.

Hartland, WI

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

5 hr trip with Captain Curtis

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week on July 25, 2020

He took us out and knew just the right spot so that we would catch enough fish.

He took us out and knew just the right spot so that we would catch enough fish.  

 Harold P. recommends Reel Sensation Charters
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FAQs about Reel Sensation Charters

What are the trip rates for Reel Sensation Charters?

Reel Sensation Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $675 per group - 5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week (5 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week PM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Sensation Charters?

When you book a trip with Reel Sensation Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Private facilities
  • GPS Raymarine
  • Fishfinder Raymarine
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers Rupp
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Reel Sensation Charters?

Trips booked with Reel Sensation Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano rods & Okuma reels)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Reel Sensation Charters offer?

Reel Sensation Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Sensation Charters offer?

Reel Sensation Charters offers the following fishing technique:

  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Sensation Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Sensation Charters include:

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

Your captain

Jason Woda

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since July 2016

My passion for Lake Michigan began as a child. As I got older that passion grew stronger, and at the age of 23, I decided to give guiding a try. I found out fairly quickly that I was pretty good at it, so it didn't take long to become one of Milwaukee Wisconsin's busiest captains. I enjoy people and showing them the high energy fishing that Lake Michigan has to offer.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Lake Michigan

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Private facilities

GPS

Raymarine

Fishfinder

Raymarine

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Rupp

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano rods & Okuma reels

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

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

 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)
SalmonSalmon