Captain
Jim Swanezy

Member since November 2016 Holland, United States
Background
Captain Jim has been fishing on Lake Michigan for more than 50 years, and together with his crew,he makes an incredible winning team. They have participated in and taken many top finishes in tournaments. He is a skilled and passionate fisherman who strives to teach his guest about different techniques and help them reel in as many fish as possible.
Techniques
trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Swanezy

Holland, United States
Background
Captain Jim has been fishing on Lake Michigan for more than 50 years, and together with his crew,he makes an incredible winning team. They have participated in and taken many top finishes in tournaments. He is a skilled and passionate fisherman who strives to teach his guest about different techniques and help them reel in as many fish as possible.
Techniques
trolling
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Our Team
Stacy C.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(63 reviews)
Holland
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
Hard Workers
Fishing with Jim
Best Fishing trip ever!
+32
Angler rating
54
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Keith R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hard Workers

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on July 11, 2025
Captain Jim and Stacy worked hard to make our trip exciting and memorable.ย  Tough conditions but great for fishing.ย  They...
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Paul Z.
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 Jim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 10, 2025
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James J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 8, 2025
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Vince W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 23, 2024
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Dennis B.
Highland Charter Township, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hr trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2022
what a perfect day on the water. I brought two of my grandsons, both 13 years old and my son, on a Charter with Captain Jim...
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