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
151
Reviews
9
Fishing Reports
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Long Gone 3 Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(151 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
 3 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 151 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Keith E. P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (AM) on June 1, 2025
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Megan K.
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 Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on August 24, 2024
Capt. Jim and Dylan were very personable and professional. Great trip!
Megan K. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Todd H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hit our limit!!!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on July 28, 2024
This was the best Salmon trip I have been on. Took my son and son in laws for the first time and could not have asked for more....
Todd H. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Keith P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time,

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (AM) on September 22, 2024
Keith P. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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Hilary M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on September 12, 2024
Hilary M. recommends Long Gone 3 Charters
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