Captain
James Goebel

Member since May 2018 Waukegan, United States
Background
Captain James has been fishing since he was 7 and is the third generation of passionate anglers. He's been a full-time captain for 11 years now, and nothing makes him happier than seeing smiling and satisfied anglers thanking him for a wonderful trip. James loves teaching kids and novices how to reel in their first fish. His sense of humor and fishing expertise is what makes his customers keep coming back year after year.

Hey, I'm Captain James Goebel

Waukegan, United States
Background
Captain James has been fishing since he was 7 and is the third generation of passionate anglers. He's been a full-time captain for 11 years now, and nothing makes him happier than seeing smiling and satisfied anglers thanking him for a wonderful trip. James loves teaching kids and novices how to reel in their first fish. His sense of humor and fishing expertise is what makes his customers keep coming back year after year.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(106 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
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trips from US $230

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
Hauled in some pigs
Fish finder
Fantastic 5 hour trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
97%
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Meghann S.
Highland Park, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon half day with Capt Jim with 7 yr old

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) - MAX 3 on September 22, 2023
Outstanding fishing charter for a 7 yr old. Fished an afternoon charter with my son in law and 7 yr grandson. Capt Jim was...
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Runnel E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on June 29, 2023
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Shaun W.
Wyoming, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Trip!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on August 3, 2023
The Five Star reviews are spot on!ย  Captain Jim was exactly what we were looking for.ย  Great host on the boat, patient with...
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Michael M.
Des Plaines, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hour with Capt. jim.

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on July 13, 2023
Great trip. Signed up so I could show my 24 year old son fishing on lake Michigan. Caught five, 1 large rainbow and 4 lake...
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David M.
Evanston, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful Day

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on July 15, 2023
Captain Jimmy , provided a great service,ย  my Birthday Trip almost ruined ย  due to people in my party canceling,ย  the Captain...
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