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
Verified

My Charter Listing

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
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (181)
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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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Nicholas J.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on October 25, 2020
Awesome time and awesome captain!! Highly recommend! We took home a ton of trout in cold October!
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Mike N.
Wheaton, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great 1/2 Day trip!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on August 28, 2019
Great time with Captain Jim!ย  Fantastic fishing and fantastic conversations!ย  We caught our first fish in 10 minutes and...
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Ronald F.
Algonquin, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on August 5, 2019
Had the best time ever with my wife and daughter on Capt. James 36 foot vessel.ย  We caught the limit on Lake Trout and hauled...
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Josh B.
Channahon, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on August 30, 2020
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Chrissy F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on June 28, 2020
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