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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Long Gone 3 Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 107 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (115)
April fishing trip
Hauled in some pigs
Fish finder
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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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JOHN S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on April 14, 2024
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Eric S.
Volo, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic 5 hour trip

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on September 18, 2023
Captain Jim was prepared, knowledgeable, put us on the fish, instructed my son and I exactly what to do, and we absolutely...
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Christian O.
Johns Creek, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day, full fun!

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on July 31, 2023
Great trip. The bites started eerily but we could not reel the first few in/they got away from us. The bites slowed down a...
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Erin W.
Forest View, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day with Captain Jim!

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (AM) on September 16, 2023
Captain Jim was personable, knowledgeable and maximized our time on the water ensuring we caught our limit. We would definitely...
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Jeremy M.
Tulsa, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Capt. Jim

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on July 27, 2023
We hade a great afternoon/evening trip with Captain Jim. We caught our Limit of lake trout and weโ€™re able to also land...
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