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
162
Reviews
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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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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Robert E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (AM) on June 29, 2025
Captain Jim and first mate Dillon were great as always.ย  Canโ€™t thank him enough for having an awesome trip. Canโ€™t wait...
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John M.
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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Highly recommended

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on September 17, 2025
Captain Jim put us on fish and made the outing very entertaining! Highly recommend you give him a try.
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Dustin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on June 27, 2025
Jim and Dillion were wonderful. We had an absolute blast fishing and we will be back!
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