Captain
Chris Rugg

Member since May 2017 Kenosha, United States
Background
Captain Chris Rugg has been fishing on Lake Michigan his whole life for as long as he could remember. Chris was introduced to fishing by his father, who was a captain himself for many years. Chris specializes in fishing for Salmon and has mastered the waters of Lake Michigan.
Techniques
Everyone has their own techniques.

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Rugg

Kenosha, United States
Background
Captain Chris Rugg has been fishing on Lake Michigan his whole life for as long as he could remember. Chris was introduced to fishing by his father, who was a captain himself for many years. Chris specializes in fishing for Salmon and has mastered the waters of Lake Michigan.
Techniques
Everyone has their own techniques.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(53 reviews)
Kenosha
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $640

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (70)
Flawless
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Sam M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Flawless

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2025
Third time with captain Chris this time with my daughters and grandchildren we had so much fun and you slow day Fishing cut...
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Lisa K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome morning fishing with Captain chris!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 29, 2025
We were trying for salmon but only landed one so Captain Chris switched out some gear and we started landing lake trout and...
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Therese M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

40th birthday surprise

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 13, 2025
I booked this as a surprise gift for my husband’s birthday with some guy friends. They had an amazing time and really enjoyed...
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Anais F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025
We went out today for a family day and spent the morning with Captain Chris. He is very knowledgeable of the fishing areas...
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Lemuel R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great experience for my group!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 19, 2024
A great first time experience for my group!  It was towards the end of season so, we couldn’t expect too much, but definitely...
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