Captain
Troy Mattson

Member since November 2017 Algoma, United States
Background
The company was founded in Algoma back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn and has evolved into Wisconsin's premier charter fishing destination. A team of experienced and professional anglers, Kinn's Sport Fishing is owned and operated by Captain Troy Mattson and Bret Cook. A North Dakota native and a 'flatlander,' Troy has always loved the outdoors. He is obsessed with Salmon fishing industry and has spent almost two decades mastering the Great Lakes. Troy is a proud husband and father of two little girls. Captain Bret Cook began exploring the Great Lakes in the mid-1990's. He partnered with the legendary Howard Kinn in 2000 and has never looked back.
Techniques
Trolling

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Algoma, United States
Background
The company was founded in Algoma back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn and has evolved into Wisconsin's premier charter fishing destination. A team of experienced and professional anglers, Kinn's Sport Fishing is owned and operated by Captain Troy Mattson and Bret Cook. A North Dakota native and a 'flatlander,' Troy has always loved the outdoors. He is obsessed with Salmon fishing industry and has spent almost two decades mastering the Great Lakes. Troy is a proud husband and father of two little girls. Captain Bret Cook began exploring the Great Lakes in the mid-1990's. He partnered with the legendary Howard Kinn in 2000 and has never looked back.
Techniques
Trolling
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Excellent
4.5 / 5
(38 reviews)
Algoma
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Trips from US $842
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(77 reviews)
Algoma
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $842
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(5 reviews)
Winthrop Harbor
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Trips from US $509
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Winthrop Harbor
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Trips from US $509
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
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Trips from US $799
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Sturgeon Bay
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Trips from US $722

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (84)
A Special Morning of Lake Michigan fishing!
we had a great experience and the weather cooperated
we had a great experience and the weather cooperated
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
80%
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Jordan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Special Morning of Lake Michigan fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 2026
We fished with Captain Brian and his son with Big Daddy Charters on the Big Daddy II, and caught our limit. Perfect weather,...
Jordan M. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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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

Great experience

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on June 11, 2026
I bought this trip for my three adult children and spouses celebrating the youngestโ€™s 30th birthday. He wanted to re-live...
James J. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Kevin L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great experience and the weather cooperated

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hr trip (PM only) on July 23, 2026
I highly recommend Captain Jason and first mate Noah on The Resurrection they worked hard to ensure we caught fish.
Kevin L. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Benjamin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It was our groupโ€™s first time out. It was a success!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 13, 2026
We didnt really know what to expect, being the first time out. Captain Brian and Keegan did a fantastic time putting us on...
Benjamin P. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Travis I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great for young kids!

VERIFIED   3 Hour (PM) trip on May 26, 2026
Took my 10 and 7yr old boys, let the boys catch em all and we had a limit of coho in no time at all, caption and deckhand were...
Travis I. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36'
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