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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    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
    US $650
    Our 5-hour weekday charter will get you fishing on Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout during the months of April through October. We will head out on either the 33’ “Trophy Hunter” or 31’ “Salmon Chaser”, and will provide you with rods, reels and terminal tackle, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Please make sure to organize your Wisconsin Fishing License and Great Lakes Trout Stamp prior to the day of your trip.
  • Private trip
    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
    US $650
    Our 5-hour weekday charter will get you fishing on Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout during the months of April through October. We will head out on either the 33’ “Trophy Hunter” or 31’ “Salmon Chaser”, and will provide you with rods, reels and terminal tackle, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Please make sure to organize your Wisconsin Fishing License and Great Lakes Trout Stamp prior to the day of your trip. Departure time can change depending on the morning schedule.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $725
    Gets you an additional hour of fishing and a little more time to run if the fish are located farther away. Charters run from April through October, and we will fish on Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout. We will head out on either the 33’ “Trophy Hunter” or 31’ “Go Fish”, and will provide you with rods, reels and terminal tackle, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Please make sure to organise your Wisconsin Fishing License and Great Lakes Trout Stamp prior to the day of your trip.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $725
    Charters run from April through October, and we will fish on Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout. We will head out on either the 33’ “Trophy Hunter” or 31’ “Go Fish”, and will provide you with rods, reels and terminal tackle, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Please make sure to organise your Wisconsin Fishing License and Great Lakes Trout Stamp prior to the day of your trip. Departure time can change depending on the morning schedule.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $925
    Our full day trip will take out on Lake Michigan targeting Salmon and Trout during the months of April through October. We will head out on either the 33’ “Trophy Hunter” or 31’ “Go Fish”, and will provide you with rods, reels and terminal tackle, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Please make sure to organise your Wisconsin Fishing License and Great Lakes Trout Stamp prior to the day of your trip.
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FAQs about Reel Sensation Charters

Reel Sensation Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week PM (5 hours)
  • US $725 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $725 per group - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
  • US $925 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with Reel Sensation Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano rods & Okuma reels)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Reel Sensation Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Reel Sensation Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Reel Sensation Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon

Meet the Captain

Jason Woda
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
7 Customer reviews
Response time 10 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Wellcraft (Sportfishing) originally built in 1998. Powered by 2 330HP Mercruiser engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Private facilities
GPS
Raymarine
Fishfinder
Raymarine
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Rupp
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano rods & Okuma reels
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Bob T.
Wilmington, OH
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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...
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Maria K.
Edgerton, WI
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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.
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Harold P.
Hartland, WI
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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.
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Susan J.
Mercer Island, WA
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week PM on August 30, 2019
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Jamie A.
United States
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5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip: 7 days a week on August 6, 2017
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