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
153
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Long Gone 3 Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 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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Lynn F.
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   NEW  6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on July 25, 2025
Lynn F. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Jamie B.
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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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on July 18, 2025
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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...
Robert E. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Dustin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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!
Dustin B. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Travis M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super Experienced Captain

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on May 6, 2025
Captain Jim was great. He has 18 plus years experience and it shows. He did an amazing job.
Travis M. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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