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
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

Customer reviews

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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Jeff L.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun time catching fish ๐ŸŸ

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on June 4, 2024
Me and my dad had a great time on the boat. The captain was great and we all caught a lot of fish while having a good time....
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Eric S.
Volo, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic 5 hour trip

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (PM) MAX 2 on September 18, 2023
Captain Jim was prepared, knowledgeable, put us on the fish, instructed my son and I exactly what to do, and we absolutely...
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Christian O.
Johns Creek, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day, full fun!

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on July 31, 2023
Great trip. The bites started eerily but we could not reel the first few in/they got away from us. The bites slowed down a...
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STEVE P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT FISHING EXPERIENCE!!!

VERIFIED   5-Hour Tripโ€”Salmon and Trout (PM) on July 21, 2024
Capt Jim and crew were amazing! Excellent boat, fish, conversations and most of all fun and excitement. We cannot wait to book...
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Douglas T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught our limit in 2.5 hours

VERIFIED   5-Hour Weekday Special (AM) MAX 2 on June 12, 2024
Captain was knowledgable and worked hard to put us right on the fish from the start. Wish we lived closer so we could go more...
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