Captain

Charlie Blish

Manitowoc, United States

10+ reviews

Hi! I'm Captain Charlie Blish. Being a 10 year military veteran, I'm one of those guys that needs to keep busy, so being outdoors and enjoying those types of activities have always appealed to me. As a child I have very fond memories of going fishing with my uncle and having him teach me the craft. It really didn't matter what type of fishing or what fish we were after, I always knew that it would be fun, whether we caught fish or not. That is a testament to him and how he would make every trip an adventure. This is my main goal, make every trip we take an adventure. I believe that if we are having fun, the fish will come. We absolutely love having children on board. There are few things better than to see a child's eyes light up once they get a fish that is almost pulling the rod out of their hands. We take pride in our family values, and believe this is key to our future. My uncle did it for me, I would be honored if you would let me help you do it for your children.

Charter

Average Guy Adventures Guide Service

Manitowoc

Trips from

US $650

Rating

4.9

24 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

4.7

Fishing Experience

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All reviews (24)

Showing 1 – 5 of 24 reviews

Blair Gorsuch
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
The Best family adventure
Full Day Trip - 5 to 6 Passengers on June 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child
Our family had an amazing charter fishing experience with Charlie at Average Guy Adventure! Charlie was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and hardworking. Even with his first mate unavailable, he ran the entire operation flawlessly and never missed a beat. The boat was ready to go before we arrived, he even filleted and bagged our fish to order. He was fantastic with my 11-year-old Granddaughter (who now espiers to be his 1st Mate) and the rest of our family. His professionalism, patience, and passion for what he does made this a trip we’ll never forget. Highly recommended!!
Response from Captain
June 2, 2026
Thank you Blair. I had an awesome time with you and your family.
Cory Laube
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Full Day Trip - 5 to 6 Passengers on May 30, 2026 • 6 adults
Great Captain and crew! My wife and sons all had a fantastic time. We all will be going again.
Chris Holman
Repeat angler
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent all around!
Half Day Trip – 3 to 4 Passengers on July 27, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children
Captain Charlie was up front about conditions, our strategy that day, and explained the inversions in the water and a lot of the why for our fish search. We ended up finding fish where he thought they’d be and others who called him up were soon on the horizon and benefiting from Charlie’s strategy. He was incredible with our kids who each reeled in a couple fish, he was easy to talk to, and we helped him when we could since he was solo that day. Taught me a bit about the various setups, was patient with tangled lines if they happened, and made the day a great one. Looking forward to next year or sooner.
Reported catch:
Aaron Keil
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great Charter and Captain
Half Day Trip – 5 to 6 Passengers on July 26, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Blish and his team were great both day of and leading up to the trip. The lake temperatures were warmer than normal because of the prevailing south winds. This made the fishing a little slow, but we ended up with more hits than most of the other boats out on the water. This showed their understanding of the lake and their determination to get you hooked on as many fish as possible. Will book with them again.
Response from Captain
August 6, 2025
Thank you Aaron. We appreciate you!! We had a lot of fun fishing with your crew!
Adam Jaeger
Iowa, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
What an awesome guys trip!
Full Day Trip - 5 to 6 Passengers on June 7, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Charlie was just the grooviest! 10/10 would highly recommend! His first mate wasn't available and Captain Charlie was just on top of it! Definitely coming back!!
Response from Captain
June 10, 2025
Thanks Adam! I had a blast fishing with you and the guys.