J J Sport Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (72 reviews)
 1862 Ottawa Beach Road/ slipD-3, Holland, MI 49424, United States

J J Sport Fishing Charters 

Holland, MI, United States
34 ft
6
4.9/5 (72 reviews)

If you've always wanted to explore the prolific waters of Lake Michigan, join J J Sport Fishing Charters for an incredible adventure! Captain Jim Swanezy is the man behind this charter, and he specializes in Trout and Salmon fishing on this vast waterway. He loves nothing more than seeing his guests' faces light up when they hook their dream catch.

Capt. Jim is a passionate fisherman with over50 years of experience under his belt. He works alongside a friendly and experienced first mate, who loves fishing and helping guests with their catch, as well as teaching them all about this Great Lake. They welcome anglers of all skill levels to join them and discover the magic of this fishery.

You'll be casting off on board a 34' Pursuit offshore sport fishing boat, which was built in 2001 and has room for up to 6 people. Bring along your best angling buddies! She's powered by twin 385 HP Crusader engines, making her a fast and sound vessel for reaching the deepest waters of Lake Michigan.

This vessel is equipped with a GPS, a VHF radio and a fish finder to make sure you'll find our target catch as efficiently as possible. You will also find all the necessary safety equipment, as well as a CPR-trained crew. She's also equipped with a full toilet and shower, a bedroom, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and an icebox that will keep your catch fresh on your journey back to shore.

This Great Lake is super rich in Salmon species, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout, and Capt. Jim will have you casting your line for them all. These are excellent food fish and will make for a great lunch or dinner.

Capt. Jim and first mate will provide rods, reels, tackle, and lures, and you can even purchase your fishing license on their boat. Otherwise, please have a license ready before your trip. They'll clean and fillet your catch, too, so make sure you bring zip bags and a cooler. Come discover the greatness of this Great Lake with J J Sport Fishing Charters!

If you've always wanted to explore the prolific waters of Lake Michigan, join J J Sport Fishing Charters for an incredible adventure! Captain Jim Swanezy is the man behind this charter, and he specializes in Trout and Salmon fishing on this vast waterway. He loves nothing more than seeing his guests' faces light up when they hook their dream catch.

Capt. Jim is a passionate fisherman with over50 years of experience under his belt. He works alongside a friendly and experienced first mate, who loves fishing and helping guests with their catch, as well as teaching them all about this Great Lake. They welcome anglers of all skill levels to join them and discover the magic of this fishery.

You'll be casting off on board a 34' Pursuit offshore sport fishing boat, which was built in 2001 and has room for up to 6 people. Bring along your best angling buddies! She's powered by twin 385 HP Crusader engines, making her a fast and sound vessel for reaching the deepest waters of Lake Michigan.

This vessel is equipped with a GPS, a VHF radio and a fish finder to make sure you'll find our target catch as efficiently as possible. You will also find all the necessary safety equipment, as well as a CPR-trained crew. She's also equipped with a full toilet and shower, a bedroom, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and an icebox that will keep your catch fresh on your journey back to shore.

This Great Lake is super rich in Salmon species, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout, and Capt. Jim will have you casting your line for them all. These are excellent food fish and will make for a great lunch or dinner.

Capt. Jim and first mate will provide rods, reels, tackle, and lures, and you can even purchase your fishing license on their boat. Otherwise, please have a license ready before your trip. They'll clean and fillet your catch, too, so make sure you bring zip bags and a cooler. Come discover the greatness of this Great Lake with J J Sport Fishing Charters!

Jim Swanezy
Captain
Jim Swanezy
31 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Sep 30
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Sep 30
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (50)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

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Bradford Eschler
Bradford Eschler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day on the Water
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 11, 20252 adults

My brother, Todd, and I really enjoyed our half-day trip with Cap'n Jim and mate, Stacy. Weather for the charter was perfect; not a cloud in the sky with light wind. Although it was late in the season, Jim and Stacy worked hard to put us on some fish and did not disappoint! For the day, we caught 3 Chinook, 1 Coho and 1 Steelhead. My brother is a very experienced saltwater fisherman, while I am a novice. We were both very satisfied with our experience. The JJ is a very comfortable boat with all of the amenities, equipped with state of the art fishing technology. I will certainly book with Cap'n Jim again.

Ed Shaffer
Ed Shaffer
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great fish. Great crew. Great day.
Full Day Trip on May 17, 20264 adults

My brothers were visiting from SC and IA and I wanted to share a true MI fishing adventure. Captain Jim and Stacie delivered! 15 fish and never a dull moment. Stacie, his mate, was so knowledgeable and helpful. Can't thank Jim and Stacie enough. All details well handled through fishingbooker. No surprises. Well worth the trip to Holland MI to fish with Captain Jim!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Bruce Fielis
Bruce Fielis
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
excellent experience
4 Hour Trip on June 22, 20262 adults

My 18 year old son and i went out and had a great time! caught some large Kings and some kohos. Great crew, perfect weather and great memories. my son leaves for the Navy in august and this trip will always be special.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Fred Maples
Fred Maples
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great time
4 Hour Trip on July 20, 20264 adults

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Justin Nielsen
Justin Nielsen
Repeat angler
us
Dorr, MI, US
Member since 2020
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jim
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 20264 adults

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about J J Sport Fishing Charters

J J Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with J J Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with J J Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
J J Sport Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
J J Sport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with J J Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your captain

Jim Swanezy
Jim Swanezy
Jim Swanezy

Holland, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2016

Captain Jim has been fishing on Lake Michigan for more than 50 years, and together with his crew,he makes an incredible winning team. They have participated in and taken many top finishes in tournaments. He is a skilled and passionate fisherman who strives to teach his guest about different techniques and help them reel in as many fish as possible.

Our Team
Stacy C.

Stacy C.

First mate

ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2016

Captain Jim has been fishing on Lake Michigan for more than 50 years, and together with his crew,he makes an incredible winning team. They have participated in and taken many top finishes in tournaments. He is a skilled and passionate fisherman who strives to teach his guest about different techniques and help them reel in as many fish as possible.

Our Team
Stacy C.

Stacy C.

First mate

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Pursuit
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 385HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
You keep catch
Disabled accessible

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Holland right now

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

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