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
(38 reviews)
Waukegan
Trips from US $610

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 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
100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kevin Z.
Wauconda, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Ray

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on August 22, 2020
Awesome time great fun for all!ย  Put us on fish all day and we limited out!
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Sean M.
Lake Forest, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ray

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on August 21, 2020
Captain Ray is outstanding. A gentleman. Patient, knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended
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Bradley D.
Beach Park, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day Captain Ray and Joe

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on June 20, 2020
Top notch Captain Ray and Joe were the best. Will be booking with them again for sure. Highly recommend.
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Max S.
Wilmette, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ray

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) on June 30, 2021
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Brad V.
Diamond, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day With Captain Ron

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on July 5, 2019
Captain Ron and his first mate Joe worked hard and were professional.ย  We would have liked to have boated more fish but it...
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