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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    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
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 30
    US $800
    If you're an early bird, come target the lake's morning bite on this adventure. This is a 6-hour trip exploring Lake Michigan, where you'll be casting your line for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Salmon species. Your captain will clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip, and will also provide all the fishing gear you'll need. You can buy your license on the boat, or purchase it elsewhere before your trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 30
    US $950
    Make the most out of your day on Lake Michigan on this 8-hour adventure! Capt. Jim will take you out at 6:00 a.m. fishing for various Trout species and delicious Salmon varieties. Fishing will end at 2:00 p.m., and you'll be back on land by 2:30 or 3 :00 p.m. Your captain will fillet your catch and provide all the fishing gear you need. You just need to bring a fishing license, which you can purchase on the boat or elsewhere before your trip.
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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) (6 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
  • Crayfish
  • Cutthroat Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet the Captain

Jim Swanezy
Holland, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
55 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2016
Captain Jim has been fishing on Lake Michigan for more than45years, 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Crayfish Crayfish
Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout

Boat specs

Pursuit (Sportfishing) originally built in 2001. Powered by 2 385HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Tricia B.
O'Fallon, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best day ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 22, 2023
So much fun! They were excellent and the experience was even better than we hoped! We caught 6 fish (salmon and trout). They...
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Kaye D.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on September 1, 2023
I had an amazing experience with Jim and Stacey. With their help, I brought home five beautiful fish. Loves it.
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Phillip R.
Zeeland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2023
Great day, great people, 7 Lakers , 1 Master Angler 19.5 lbs, 36”,  1 Steelhead, 2 kings, 10 total.
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Paul K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 9, 2023
Had an enjoyable outing with Captain Jim and his very knowledgeable deckhand Stacy.  My grandson caught several coho and king...
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David L.
Zeeland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 20, 2023
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