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 $536
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(70 reviews)
Algoma
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Trips from US $536
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 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
(2 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 113 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (67)
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August fishing trip
+64
Angler rating
85
17
5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
79%
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Travis 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   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 7, 2025
Travis A. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Amie L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Troy

VERIFIED   3 hr (PM Trip) on May 25, 2025
Amie L. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 38'
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Cesar M. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hr trip (PM only) on April 12, 2025
Cesar M. J. 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   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on August 5, 2025
Jacob F. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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David E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Late season

VERIFIED   5 Hr trip (PM only) on October 11, 2024
Still caught fish in mid October.
David E. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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