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.

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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
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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

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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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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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Michael M.
Des Plaines, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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David H.
Salt Lake City, UT
Excellent
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Long Gone 3

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on July 6, 2022
We had a great fishing trip! Captain James is a veteran. He definitely knows his stuff. We caught more fish then any other...
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Teresa L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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On the fish

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on July 7, 2024
Captain Jim was prompt personable and knowledgeable.ย  He had us on fish the pretty much the entire time. If not for a couple...
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Randall B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No salt, no sharks

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on June 24, 2024
Jim was great to me and my family. He really knows the spots that produce great results. The app for reservations needs...
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David M.
Evanston, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Day

VERIFIED   6-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon&Trout (AM) on July 15, 2023
Captain Jimmy , provided a great service,ย  my Birthday Trip almost ruined ย  due to people in my party canceling,ย  the Captain...
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