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: 2 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!
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Angler rating
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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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Kaye D.
Dallas, TX
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 September 1, 2023
I had an amazing experience with Jim and Stacey. With their help, I brought home five beautiful fish. Loves it.
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Tyler A.
Lansing, Michigan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2022
We had a phenomenal day of fishing with Jim and first mate Stacy.  They took me and my dad out to very deep waters where we...
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Steve M.
Sewal, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt. Jim and deckhand Stacy

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 2, 2022
Making family memories. 4 generations fishing together for the first time. None of us had been on a charter before. Reeled...
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Phillip R.
Zeeland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2023
Great day, great people, 7 Lakers , 1 Master Angler 19.5 lbs, 36”,  1 Steelhead, 2 kings, 10 total.
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Alex G.
Saint CLR SHORES, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

JJ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2022
Through and through a great crew!  Couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable captain and 1st mate.  These guys coached us along...
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