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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My Charter Listing

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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Piotr S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Summer fishing

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on August 22, 2025
Great Captain great catch perfect fishing trip
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Christian R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing fishing trip.

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on May 17, 2025
Captain Jim and first mate were very helpful and made sure we had a great trip experience, caught plenty of fish. Would recommend...
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Brenton G.
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   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on September 8, 2025
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Monica R.
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   6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on August 22, 2025
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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   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) on July 25, 2025
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