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
154
Reviews
9
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Long Gone 3 Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(154 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
 Last booking: 20 hours 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
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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Thomas C.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on September 1, 2019
Thomas C. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Michael W.
Elmhurst, IL
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 Morning Trip

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on August 16, 2018
Captain Jim was great.ย  Got on the fish several times, caught salmon, lake & rainbow trout. Timely, good sense of humor, and...
Michael W. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Kristine S.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on August 1, 2019
Great time.ย  Make sure to ask Jim for his salmon recipe.
Kristine S. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Ot R.
Libertyville, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on June 26, 2020
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Charles J.
Lincoln, NE
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on August 3, 2018
Overall the trip was good, really no complaints about the service.ย  Captain Jim made it enjoyful and good expierence.
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