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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.4 / 5
(37 reviews)
Algoma
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $536
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4.7 / 5
(69 reviews)
Algoma
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4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
Winthrop Harbor
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5.0 / 5
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Winthrop Harbor
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5.0 / 5
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Sturgeon Bay
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 111 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (65)
August fishing trip
Quota met!
Quota met!
+62
Angler rating
83
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5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
79%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
78%
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Linda P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Quota met!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 2, 2025
Jason & Noah were such a pleasure to work with. They were fun but true professionals. We caught our quota both...
Linda P. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Jacob F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on August 5, 2025
Jacob F. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Tristen M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Troy

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025
Tristen M. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Aden E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 22, 2025
Aden E. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Steve A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Troy

VERIFIED   5 Hr trip (PM only) on June 14, 2025
Steve A. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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