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.

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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
154
Reviews
9
Fishing Reports
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Long Gone 3 Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(154 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Captain, amazing time
Awesome Captain, amazing time
Awesome Captain, amazing time
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Angler rating
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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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Jason J.
Streamwood, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on June 29, 2020
Was a fathers day gift. Couldnโ€™t have been happier with this. Everybody had a blast. Brought my son and james was extra attentive...
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Robert P.
Glenview, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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O Dark Thirty run with Capt Jim

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on July 5, 2019
Simply put, Capt Jim is a true PRO and a great guy all around. He worked his keester off and found us fish all morning. In...
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Laura S.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour salmon and trout charter

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on June 20, 2021
Had a fantastic time!ย  Will definitely book again soon.
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Keith A. R.
Edwardsville, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Would have been 6 hour trip but had limit in 2

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on September 29, 2020
This guy knows the fishing in this area as well or better than any boat at that dock and his personality will make sure that...
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William M.
Naperville, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   8-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout on July 13, 2021
Mike is a nut and that make the trip fun.
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