C&D Charters 

4.8
(55 reviews)
 106 N Lake St, Port Washington, WI 53074, United States–

C&D Charters 

Port Washington, WI, United States
–
41 ft
6
4.8
(55 reviews)

C&D Charters offers exciting fishing adventures on the waters of Lake Michigan. Whether you are looking for a family gathering, a friends’ day out, or just some fine angling, the crew will work hard to make sure you are fishing in the very best spots available.

Enjoy your fishing trip with C&D Charters aboard a spacious, wheelchair accessible 41’ Sea Ray boat, which comes powered by twin 350 HP Crusader engines. It can comfortably take up to six guests and is fully rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, including a GPS, a VHF radio, a radar, and a fish finder. There is a flybridge to aid your search for the fish, a toilet for your maximum comfort on the water, an ice-box to keep your catch fresh during the day, and downriggers for some professional fishing. Inside the boat, there is plenty of room for everyone and full-size couches.

C&D Charters will take you trolling nearshore for Salmon, Lake Trout, and Steelhead. With the Captain, you will get a chance to experience some of Wisconsin’s best Lake Michigan Salmon fishing from the scenic Port Washington marina.

Each trip with C&D Charters comes inclusive with all the necessary fishing equipment to make a great catch possible. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Your fish will also be cleaned and filleted once it’s caught so that you could take it home with you for dinner later. Just be sure to purchase a fishing license prior to your trip and get ready for a fun adventure!

C&D Charters offers exciting fishing adventures on the waters of Lake Michigan. Whether you are looking for a family gathering, a friends’ day out, or just some fine angling, the crew will work hard to make sure you are fishing in the very best spots available.

Enjoy your fishing trip with C&D Charters aboard a spacious, wheelchair accessible 41’ Sea Ray boat, which comes powered by twin 350 HP Crusader engines. It can comfortably take up to six guests and is fully rigged with top-notch navigational electronics, including a GPS, a VHF radio, a radar, and a fish finder. There is a flybridge to aid your search for the fish, a toilet for your maximum comfort on the water, an ice-box to keep your catch fresh during the day, and downriggers for some professional fishing. Inside the boat, there is plenty of room for everyone and full-size couches.

C&D Charters will take you trolling nearshore for Salmon, Lake Trout, and Steelhead. With the Captain, you will get a chance to experience some of Wisconsin’s best Lake Michigan Salmon fishing from the scenic Port Washington marina.

Each trip with C&D Charters comes inclusive with all the necessary fishing equipment to make a great catch possible. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Your fish will also be cleaned and filleted once it’s caught so that you could take it home with you for dinner later. Just be sure to purchase a fishing license prior to your trip and get ready for a fun adventure!

Chad Biersach
Captain
Chad Biersach
25 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 12
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $685
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 12
US $685
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 12
US $790
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 12
US $790
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
55 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (56)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
89%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

Reviews (55)

  • Jeremy Mckean
    Jeremy Mckean
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience - Would recommend and book again!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 1, 2026 • 6 adults

    We went out yesterday with Mitchell from C&D Charters and had an awesome time. The weather wasn't ideal, as it rained off and on all morning. However, the boat was set up nicely even for that, as there was a roomy cabin and a small portion of the deck that was covered. Mitchell was ready to go at 6am when we arrived, and we were out on the water right away. We had four adults, and there was plenty of room for everyone, and it wouldn't have been terribly crowded even if we had six. The rods, reels, and other equipment were of good quality and well taken care of. Mitchell worked very hard to keep us on fish, and to keep all the lines in the water other than when we were reeling them in with fish. Despite the weather conditions, we were pulling in fish very quickly after getting out on the water, and the four of us limited out before 9am. He did a great job of cleaning the fish and they were all packaged up nicely for our coolers for the ride home. All of us in the group have done many charters in the past, and this was one of the better ones when it came to having good equipment and taking good care of us while on the water. The communication setting up the trip with Chad was clear and timely, and we had all the details ahead of time to find parking and the boat when we arrived. Mitchell was great, and we'd plan on requesting him for future charters. Highly recommend!

  • Mark Lawrence
    Mark Lawrence
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 26, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Mitchell was excellent! He was personable, knowledgeable, and very familiar with both the boat and the lake. We caught several fish during our trip, and Captain Mitchell did an outstanding job throughout the entire experience. He was especially helpful in calling out where the fish were and guiding us along the way. We truly enjoyed our time on the water and would highly recommend Captain Mitchell for a great fishing experience.

  • Derek Tingley
    Derek Tingley
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great experience!!!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 19, 2026 • 4 adults

    Chad was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. We had our limit in just a couple of hours. I will definitely book again and would recommend him for anyone including first timers! The boat was spacious and had comfortable couches to hangout in the cabin on our trip out and back in. Chad had our fish cleaned and bagged up prior to get back to shore.

  • Ryan Franken
    Ryan Franken
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bad day of fishing beats a good day at work

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 27, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Chad was cool to hang out with for a few hours. Unfortunately we didnt come closw to our limit, but that should he somewhat expected with an afternoon trip. It was still a great day to be out on the water and shoot the breeze, fishing was just a bonus.

  • Michelle Smith
    Michelle Smith
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Chris was fantastic!

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Chris was very personable, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. Besides catching fish, he assisted with creating a memorable experience for our family. Thank you Captain Chris and C&D Charters. Without a doubt, use them again!

  • Doug Dylla
    Doug Dylla
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught our limit despite rough water

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 21, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Chris helped my five some catch our limit of coho mid May despite 5 foot seas. But was very comfortable, Chris was very efficient with the lines and managing everything on the boat. I would highly recommend CD charters.

  • Acie Farrey
    Acie Farrey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day Out On The Lake!

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    My boat captain Mitch was amazing. I caught several fish and even asked to end the trip early due to catching so many fish in such a short period of time. We caught King Salmon and one Brown Trout.

  • Brad Marcum
    Brad Marcum
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Charter and Amazing Fishing

    6 Hour Trip (PM) on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Chad was awesome and put us on fish quickly and we caught our limit. We will definitely be using C&D charters from now on whenever fishing Lake Michigan. We couldn’t have asked for a bettet day and a greta captain.

  • Fred Gibbs
    Fred Gibbs
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    i highly recommend these guys. The boats are great, the captain was on top of his game and we were literally on fish the entire time. C&D is my favorite guide in Port Washington.

  • Connor Laue
    Connor Laue
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2026 • 6 adults

    C&D is a top notch guide service. If you’re planning on doing a charter in the Port Washington area Chad and his team is who you should book with!

FAQs about C&D Charters

C&D Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $685 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $685 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $790 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $790 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with C&D Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with C&D Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (we fillet and bag your fish)
  • First mate (Tips not included in charter rates)
C&D Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (Always within 15 miles of shore)
C&D Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with C&D Charters include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Chad Biersach
Chad Biersach
Port Washington, Wisconsin, United States
ID & license verified
55 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since March 2017
C&D Charters has been a family run business since 2001. They provide the cleanest and best-maintained charter fishing yachts in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The company specializes in catching Salmon and Trout, cruising to the hottest spots and using the best methods for a sucessful catch.
Chad Biersach
Chad Biersach
Fully verified
55
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
C&D Charters has been a family run business since 2001. They provide the cleanest and best-maintained charter fishing yachts in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The company specializes in catching Salmon and Trout, cruising to the hottest spots and using the best methods for a sucessful catch.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • A collection of freshly caught salmon laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Jeremy M.
    Jeremy M.
    We went out yesterday with Mitchell from C&D Charters and had an awesome time. The weather wasn't ideal, as it rained off and on all morning. However, the boat was set up nicely even for that, as there was a roomy cabin and a small portion of the deck that was covered. Mitchell was ready to go at 6am when we arrived, and we were out on the water right away. We had four adults, and there was plenty of room for everyone, and it wouldn't have been terribly crowded even if we had six. The rods, reels, and other equipment were of good quality and well taken care of. Mitchell worked very hard to keep us on fish, and to keep all the lines in the water other than when we were reeling them in with fish. Despite the weather conditions, we were pulling in fish very quickly after getting out on the water, and the four of us limited out before 9am. He did a great job of cleaning the fish and they were all packaged up nicely for our coolers for the ride home. All of us in the group have done many charters in the past, and this was one of the better ones when it came to having good equipment and taking good care of us while on the water. The communication setting up the trip with Chad was clear and timely, and we had all the details ahead of time to find parking and the boat when we arrived. Mitchell was great, and we'd plan on requesting him for future charters. Highly recommend!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a boat in open water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Atlantic Salmon
    Acie F.
    Acie F.
    My boat captain Mitch was amazing. I caught several fish and even asked to end the trip early due to catching so many fish in such a short period of time. We caught King Salmon and one Brown Trout.
  • Angler proudly holding a large salmon aboard a fishing boat, with a second adult visible in the cockpit.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Mark L.
    Mark L.
    Captain Mitchell was excellent! He was personable, knowledgeable, and very familiar with both the boat and the lake. We caught several fish during our trip, and Captain Mitchell did an outstanding job throughout the entire experience. He was especially helpful in calling out where the fish were and guiding us along the way. We truly enjoyed our time on the water and would highly recommend Captain Mitchell for a great fishing experience.
  • Young angler proudly holding a large Salmon while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Connor L.
    Connor L.
    C&D is a top notch guide service. If you’re planning on doing a charter in the Port Washington area Chad and his team is who you should book with!
  • Young angler proudly holding two large salmon aboard a fishing boat, with several additional fish displayed on the deck during a sunset trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Fred G.
    Fred G.
    i highly recommend these guys. The boats are great, the captain was on top of his game and we were literally on fish the entire time. C&D is my favorite guide in Port Washington.
  • Two adult anglers proudly hold large salmon aboard a fishing boat on open water, with rods set along the stern.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Chinook Salmon
    Michelle S.
    Michelle S.
    Captain Chris was very personable, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. Besides catching fish, he assisted with creating a memorable experience for our family. Thank you Captain Chris and C&D Charters. Without a doubt, use them again!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a boat during a fishing trip, with multiple fishing rods visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Ryan K.
    Ryan K.
    kings and Rainbows The captain was great and we loved the trip. I would recommend them to everyone I know. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • Young angler proudly holding a large spotted fish aboard an offshore fishing boat, with rods and open cooler visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Randy S.
    Randy S.
    Took my son-in-law and his dad and my grandson mainly my grandson for his birthday present a week early captain made the trip very enjoyable
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Lake Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Ryan F.
    Ryan F.
    Captain Chad was cool to hang out with for a few hours. Unfortunately we didnt come closw to our limit, but that should he somewhat expected with an afternoon trip. It was still a great day to be out on the water and shoot the breeze, fishing was just a bonus.
  • A group of anglers showcasing their catch of silver salmon on a fishing charter, with the boat's interior visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Brad M.
    Brad M.
    Chad was awesome and put us on fish quickly and we caught our limit. We will definitely be using C&D charters from now on whenever fishing Lake Michigan. We couldn’t have asked for a bettet day and a greta captain.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
1986
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ray
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
we fillet and bag your fish
First mate
Tips not included in charter rates

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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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
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Washington right now

Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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