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
5.0 / 5
(162 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 162 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
98%
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Christine C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Gorgeous day, great stories, and lots of fish

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (PM) on September 16, 2025
I took my two twenty- something nephews out for a bonding trip. The Captain was fantastic, friendly, and found a great fishing...
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Kris G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Captain, amazing time

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on August 12, 2025
Took our sons out this morning.ย  Could not have asked for a better Captain or day.ย  Slayed the fish, and laughed the entire...
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Donna A.
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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Perfect Day

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on July 28, 2025
I took my grandson ( 12 years old)fishing ! We had such a great time last year so we booked another trip! It was a perfect...
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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain who knows where to go.

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on July 3, 2025
Captain Jim is a likeable guy who really went above and beound to help my dad get in and out of the boat. Fishing was great....
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Gregory P.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Lake Michigan Fishing

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on July 13, 2025
The captain was excellent. Everyone on board caught fish on a perfect day. When ever we needed information he was very responsive....
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