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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(151 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
 Last booking: 33 minutes ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 151 reviews
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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Runnel E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on June 29, 2023
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Erich K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on July 17, 2024
Me cousin went out with Captain Jim and could not have asked for a better experience! He is a great, friendly guy and knew...
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Cynthia T.
Phoenix, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain = Fish On!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (PM) on September 2, 2022
Boat + Lures + Captain Jim = BIG FISH ! Captain Jim was so great to fish with! Iโ€™ve fished with a few guides and...
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Shaun W.
Wyoming, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Trip!

VERIFIED   6-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on August 3, 2023
The Five Star reviews are spot on!ย  Captain Jim was exactly what we were looking for.ย  Great host on the boat, patient with...
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Michael M.
Des Plaines, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour with Capt. jim.

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on July 13, 2023
Great trip. Signed up so I could show my 24 year old son fishing on lake Michigan. Caught five, 1 large rainbow and 4 lake...
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