Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38' 

4.7
(81 reviews)
 60 Steele Street, Algoma, WI 54201, United States

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38' 

Algoma, WI, United States
38 ft
6
4.7
(81 reviews)

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With Kinn's Sport Fishing, the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan will be all yours. This is a family-friendly company that is operated by native captains who know the area like the back of their hands. Join them in Algoma and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Kinn's Sport Fishing was founded back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn. One of the first in the industry, this company has evolved into Wisconsin's premier fishing destination thanks to its enthusiasm and dedication.

Enjoy the same high standards and commitment to excellence that the company has stood for since 1969. On your day out, you will be treated like part of the crew and will be able to see that they built this business for you!

Your captain and the deckhand will assist you throughout the adventure. You will be able to try your hand at trolling for Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelhead – all depending on the season.

During the spring months and until mid-summer, you can come back to shore with excellent mixed bag catches. Late summer and fall will see you concentrating on Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, and Steelhead.

All that magic will happen aboard a 38' Bertram boat. Its twin 330 HP Mercruiser will power you and 5 fishing buddies to the hottest grounds on the lake, while a full range of electronics will build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding. This spacious boat also features a toilet, which is a much-needed thing when spending your day on the water.

All trips include the use of gear, tackle, and bait. All the necessary fishing licenses can be purchased on board.

With Kinn's Sport Fishing, the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan will be all yours. This is a family-friendly company that is operated by native captains who know the area like the back of their hands. Join them in Algoma and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Kinn's Sport Fishing was founded back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn. One of the first in the industry, this company has evolved into Wisconsin's premier fishing destination thanks to its enthusiasm and dedication.

Enjoy the same high standards and commitment to excellence that the company has stood for since 1969. On your day out, you will be treated like part of the crew and will be able to see that they built this business for you!

Your captain and the deckhand will assist you throughout the adventure. You will be able to try your hand at trolling for Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelhead – all depending on the season.

During the spring months and until mid-summer, you can come back to shore with excellent mixed bag catches. Late summer and fall will see you concentrating on Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, and Steelhead.

All that magic will happen aboard a 38' Bertram boat. Its twin 330 HP Mercruiser will power you and 5 fishing buddies to the hottest grounds on the lake, while a full range of electronics will build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding. This spacious boat also features a toilet, which is a much-needed thing when spending your day on the water.

All trips include the use of gear, tackle, and bait. All the necessary fishing licenses can be purchased on board.

Troy Mattson
Captain
Troy Mattson
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5 Hr trip (PM only)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $842
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $999
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1
US $999
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $1,423
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.7
81 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (47)

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

Reviews (81)

  • Jordan Melville
    Jordan Melville
    us
    Appleton, WI, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A Special Morning of Lake Michigan fishing!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 2026 • 6 adults

    We fished with Captain Brian and his son with Big Daddy Charters on the Big Daddy II, and caught our limit. Perfect weather, fish were bitting, and Brian put us on the fish where we had multiple double and triples hook ups! Very clean boat and equipment and worked together seamlessly. Great crew and would highly recommend these guys to anyone! Thanks again for the awesome trip!

  • James James
    James James
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on June 11, 2026 • 6 adults

    I bought this trip for my three adult children and spouses celebrating the youngest's 30th birthday. He wanted to re-live his memory of trips with my father who passed away in 2013. It fulfilled every memory. Dave and Mike were easy going and friendly. Caught 5 fish on just the three hour charter. I highly recommend this service and boat.

  • Benjamin Pierce
    Benjamin Pierce
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    It was our group’s first time out. It was a success!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    We didnt really know what to expect, being the first time out. Captain Brian and Keegan did a fantastic time putting us on the fish! They were incredibly helpful with my young boys!!! These fellas know what there doing!!

  • Kevin Lill
    Kevin Lill
    us
    North Dakota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    we had a great experience and the weather cooperated

    5 Hr trip (PM only) on July 23, 2026 • 4 adults

    I highly recommend Captain Jason and first mate Noah on The Resurrection they worked hard to ensure we caught fish.

  • Ryan Fitzpatrick
    Ryan Fitzpatrick
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2021
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing family day!!

    3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on July 4, 2024 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Captain Grant and crew did an amazing job getting us on the fish. This was a family guys day out (ages 7 - 65) and they were helpful and made sure everyone was confident in what to do as we are not very experienced fishers. We caught a lot of fish including Steelhead, King Salmon and even a 16 lbs Lake Trout! The boat was clean, has a toilet and mini fridge, and ran smoothly. Awesome time and we will be going with this group again on our next trip!

  • Linda Platt
    Linda Platt
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Quota met!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    Jason & Noah were such a pleasure to work with. They were fun but true professionals. We caught our quota both days! Highly recommend this company

  • Alexa Kufalk
    Alexa Kufalk
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Carter

    6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 16, 2023 • 2 adults

    We had a fantastic time doing a 6 hr. AM trip with Captain Carter and Parker. For being late to the season we were still able to find some fish and limit out, which was super exciting! Captain Carter and Parker worked like a well oiled machine and really kept everything going smooth while we on board. They were a great crew to have! We will definitely be back for another trip!

  • Cesar Munoz Jr
    Cesar Munoz Jr
    us
    Chicago, IL, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    5 Hr trip (PM only) on April 12, 2025 • 4 adults
  • Ivan Yastrebov
    Ivan Yastrebov
    us
    Chicago, IL, US
    Member since 2024
    4.0
    Verified

    Decent trip with knowledgeable but not very talkative crew

    3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on July 28, 2024 • 5 adults

    It was a good trip for those who knew what they were doing. The crew did the job and we managed to catch a nice big rainbow trout. Make sure you figure out beforehand where to find a boat and put some effort into talking to the crew - they were not very talkative on their own. Also - it seems that 5am trips are better than 10am trips - as fish baited better before sun is up.

  • Allison Schmidt
    Allison Schmidt
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip!

    3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on June 8, 2023 • 4 adults

    We fish in IL but haven’t done a charter trip. Absolutely loved this experience. The captain and crew are knowledgeable and experienced. They gave great instruction that made the experience enjoyable. We highly recommend Kinn’s!

Rating

4.7
81 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (47)

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (81)

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Jordan Melville
Jordan Melville
us
Appleton, WI, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
A Special Morning of Lake Michigan fishing!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 20266 adults

We fished with Captain Brian and his son with Big Daddy Charters on the Big Daddy II, and caught our limit. Perfect weather, fish were bitting, and Brian put us on the fish where we had multiple double and triples hook ups! Very clean boat and equipment and worked together seamlessly. Great crew and would highly recommend these guys to anyone! Thanks again for the awesome trip!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Troy Mattson
Response from Captain

Hope you had a great trip!

James James
James James
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience
3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on June 11, 20266 adults

I bought this trip for my three adult children and spouses celebrating the youngest's 30th birthday. He wanted to re-live his memory of trips with my father who passed away in 2013. It fulfilled every memory. Dave and Mike were easy going and friendly. Caught 5 fish on just the three hour charter. I highly recommend this service and boat.

Jeff Pierce
Jeff Pierce
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
4.0
Verified
Nice captain, bad weather
5 Hr trip (PM only) on August 2, 20264 adults2 children

Brock and his counterpart were very nice and did what they could to help us have a good time. However, if you are planning to book with them check the maritime weather report. We’ve had experiences with captains before who call and let us know the weather conditions weren’t favorable, so when we didn’t get any info from them, we thought it would be a nice day on the water. 3 of us got super sea sick because the swells were like 9 feet high. While they don’t control the weather, I would have appreciated a heads up that it would be unpleasant, and maybe the opportunity to reschedule. Otherwise it would have been a nice trip with a nice captain.

Gary Bull
Gary Bull
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great captain and first mate it was lots of fun
5 Hr trip (PM only) on August 28, 20262 adults

Caught rainbows and kings Great time beautiful day on lake michigan

Benjamin Pierce
Benjamin Pierce
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
It was our group’s first time out. It was a success!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 13, 20263 adults2 children

We didnt really know what to expect, being the first time out. Captain Brian and Keegan did a fantastic time putting us on the fish! They were incredibly helpful with my young boys!!! These fellas know what there doing!!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $842 per group - 5 Hr trip (PM only) (5 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,423 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38' include:
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Troy Mattson
Troy Mattson

Algoma, Wisconsin, United States

ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017

The company was founded in Algoma back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn and has evolved into Wisconsin's premier charter fishing destination. A team of experienced and professional anglers, Kinn's Sport Fishing is owned and operated by Captain Troy Mattson and Bret Cook. A North Dakota native and a 'flatlander,' Troy has always loved the outdoors. He is obsessed with Salmon fishing industry and has spent almost two decades mastering the Great Lakes. Troy is a proud husband and father of two little girls. Captain Bret Cook began exploring the Great Lakes in the mid-1990's. He partnered with the legendary Howard Kinn in 2000 and has never looked back.

Troy Mattson
Troy Mattson
Fully verified
130
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
The company was founded in Algoma back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn and has evolved into Wisconsin's premier charter fishing destination. A team of experienced and professional anglers, Kinn's Sport Fishing is owned and operated by Captain Troy Mattson and Bret Cook. A North Dakota native and a 'flatlander,' Troy has always loved the outdoors. He is obsessed with Salmon fishing industry and has spent almost two decades mastering the Great Lakes. Troy is a proud husband and father of two little girls. Captain Bret Cook began exploring the Great Lakes in the mid-1990's. He partnered with the legendary Howard Kinn in 2000 and has never looked back.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • A Special Morning of Lake Michigan fishing!
    Jordan M.
    Jordan M.
  • we had a great experience and the weather cooperated
    Kevin L.
    Kevin L.
  • It was our group’s first time out. It was a success!
    Benjamin P.
    Benjamin P.
  • August fishing trip
    Nat P.
    Nat P.
  • Quota met!
    Linda P.
    Linda P.
  • April fishing trip
    Cesar M.
    Cesar M.
  • Decent trip with knowledgeable but not very talkative crew
    Ivan Y.
    Ivan Y.
  • Amazing family day!!
    Ryan F.
    Ryan F.
  • Captain Carter
    Alexa K.
    Alexa K.
  • Great family experience.
    Thomas P.
    Thomas P.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1978
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Mercruser
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
14 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Algoma right now

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

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