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
152
Reviews
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Long Gone 3 Charters

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

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 152 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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John S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cold and wet morning but the action was on

VERIFIED   5-Hour Trip—Salmon and Trout (AM) on April 19, 2025
Very productive day with the coho. Hooked more than we could count!
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Erik A.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experience with the Family

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on July 31, 2024
Captain Jim was fantastic with the kids. My son bonded with the captain by asking questions and joking around. I highly recommend...
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Alfredo R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on June 27, 2025
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Brenton G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on September 20, 2024
Knowledgable, friendly, helpful, my guest was also highly complimentary and wants to go again when he comes back to the US/Chicago.
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Kelvin 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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Jim is Great!

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on August 26, 2024
We had a great day in the lake! Taking home lots of fish home to enjoy 😀
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