Captain
Ray Stare

Member since May 2019 Waukegan, United States
Background
I and the other two captains that work aboard Xtasea IV Charters grew up together fishing on Lake Michigan. All three of us each have 50 years of experience fishing on Lake Michigan. We decided to all get our credentials so we can share our passion for Lake Michigan with others. We have seen the place evolve over the last 50 years, and we are always keeping up with the very latest techniques and equipment.
Techniques
We troll at a speed of 2 to 3 miles pr hour. We will be using from 10 to 18 rods. We will normally be fishing for Coho Salmon, King Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Sometimes we will drift fish for Yellow Perch.

Hey, I'm Captain Ray Stare

Waukegan, United States
Background
I and the other two captains that work aboard Xtasea IV Charters grew up together fishing on Lake Michigan. All three of us each have 50 years of experience fishing on Lake Michigan. We decided to all get our credentials so we can share our passion for Lake Michigan with others. We have seen the place evolve over the last 50 years, and we are always keeping up with the very latest techniques and equipment.
Techniques
We troll at a speed of 2 to 3 miles pr hour. We will be using from 10 to 18 rods. We will normally be fishing for Coho Salmon, King Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Sometimes we will drift fish for Yellow Perch.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(34 reviews)
Waukegan
trips from US $610

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Melinda B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on July 22, 2023
Within the first hour Captain Ray had us on the fish! We ended up with 6 very nice Coho salmon and two huge lake trout! I would...
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James D.
Arlington Heights, IL
Excellent
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Half day trip on the Xtasea IV

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekday(PM)3-4 people on July 17, 2023
Wonderful day fishing. Captain Ray and first mate Dave were outstanding. Beautiful weather and beautiful boat. Will definitely...
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Lavern P.
Lake In The Hills, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beyond expectations

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on May 20, 2023
The captain and mate were knowledgeable and helpful the boat was clean and well maintained. We found fish early and often.
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Jeffrey W.
Oak Lawn, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ray

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on August 20, 2023
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Xiaochun H.
Naperville, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Ray

VERIFIED   Special 5 hours trip for Xiaochun Hu on August 9, 2020
We had a great time fishing on Xtasea with Captain Ray and first mate Joe. The boat is in excellent condition, very comfortable...
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