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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4.4 / 5
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Algoma
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4.7 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler rating
81
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
79%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
77%
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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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Roger G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on September 4, 2024
First time fishing on Lake Michigan. Had a great time and caught some nice fish. Would definitely do this again with Kinns...
Roger G. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Ivan Y.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Decent trip with knowledgeable but not very talkative crew

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on July 28, 2024
It was a good trip for those who knew what they were doing. The crew did the job and we managed to catch a nice big rainbow...
Ivan Y. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Joe B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Finn fish highly recommend

VERIFIED   5 Hr trip (PM only) on August 17, 2024
Best captain and deck hand around
Joe B. 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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