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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JASON R.
Toledo, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour A.M. Trip with Capt Jim and Stacy

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 15, 2022
Captain and first mate were personable and very knowledgeable.  Helped us “Lake Michigan newbies” take home a nice Coho...
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Paul K.
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 Jim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 9, 2023
Had an enjoyable outing with Captain Jim and his very knowledgeable deckhand Stacy.  My grandson caught several coho and king...
Paul K. recommends J J Sport Fishing Charters
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Eric A.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 30, 2024
The charter operator canceled 5 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Heidi T.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 14, 2024
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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David L.
Zeeland, MI
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 July 20, 2023
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