Lucky Dog Charters operates out of Kenosha, Wisconsin and provides memorable Salmon and Trout fishing adventures. They are operated by a USCG full-time licensed captain, Brandon, who has been fishing these waters for over 30 years and knows exactly where to go to put you on the fish.

Captain Brandon is a fun and caring person who will make sure you are having a good time aboard his boat. He will take you out on his 36-foot Trojan express cruiser named Lucky Dog, which was originally built in 1987, and restored in 2020. It is powered by two 350 HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

The speedy vessel contains all the safety equipment, electronics and fishing gear needed to make your trip a success. It has a kitchen with a fridge where you can store your food and drinks for the day, as well as a toilet which is very useful when taking your family out.

Lucky Dog Charters will take you fishing on Lake Michigan where various species of Trout and Salmon can be found in good numbers. Depending on the season, you can catch Lake Trout and Brown Trout, and Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon. Captain Brandon will advise you exactly which species you will target.

Captain Brandon and first mate will clean and fillet your catch at the end of your trip so you can leave feeling satisfied with the day’s fishing, and look forward to cooking your own catch.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekday
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 18 - Oct 1 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $590
    You will target Salmon and Trout, and your captain will advise you which of the species is in season. Departure times may vary.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekend
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $590
    You will target Salmon and Trout, and your captain will advise you which species is in season. Departure times may vary.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekend
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $680
    Morning trips - available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM) Weekend
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1 (Fri, Sat)
    US $680
    You will target Salmon and Trout, and your captain will advise you on which of the species is in season. Departure times may vary
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $800
    You will target Salmon and Trout, and your captain will advise you which of the species is in season. Departure times may vary.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon

FAQs about Lucky Dog Charters

Lucky Dog Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $590 per group, additional US $20 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekday (5 hours)
  • US $590 per group, additional US $20 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekend (5 hours)
  • US $680 per group, additional US $35 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekend (6 hours)
  • US $680 per group, additional US $35 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) Weekend (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $35 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Lucky Dog Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Lucky Dog Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and bag your catch for no additional fee!)

Lucky Dog Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Lucky Dog Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Lucky Dog Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Meet the Captain

Brandon Jacobson
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2016
Captain Brandon Jacobson is a full-time U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain and owner of the fishing vessel Lucky Dog. He has over 30 years of experience fishing in the beautiful waters between Waukegan, Illinois and Racine, Wisconsin.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Trojan (Cruiser) originally built in 1987. Powered by 2 350HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and bag your catch for no additional fee!

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
I enjoy seeing kids getting hooked on fishing!
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
Fishing with Brandon
Angler rating
2
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0
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
40%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Daneka S.
Tower Lakes, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Brandon

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) Weekend on August 11, 2023
We went on an afternoon trip with Captain Brandon. We had a great day and caught all the trout we were looking for. He was...
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Andrzej S.
Wood Dale, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brandon

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekend on July 30, 2023
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Brian C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 19, 2023
The charter operator canceled 9 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Douglas W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 12, 2023
The charter operator canceled 52 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Tom A.
New Richmond, WI
Excellent
0.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Guys trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) - Weekend on June 23, 2023
Three of us went out on a 6hour trip. Capt Brandon was awesome. We didn’t limit out (caught 11 fish, but had tons of bites...
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