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

Hey, I'm Captain Troy Mattson

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

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 36'

Excellent
4.4 / 5
(36 reviews)
Algoma
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Trips from US $509

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(60 reviews)
Algoma
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $509

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36'

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Winthrop Harbor
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $509

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 38'

Winthrop Harbor
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Trips from US $509

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Sturgeon Bay 36'

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Sturgeon Bay
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Trips from US $799

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Sturgeon Bay Tiara 36'

Sturgeon Bay
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $722

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (61)
April fishing trip
Fishing with Troy
Decent trip with knowledgeable but not very talkative crew
+58
Angler rating
72
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
79%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
75%
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Les N.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3hr trip with Capt. Richie

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on July 11, 2023
Captain Richie and deckhand Ethan were terrific. We had a storm blow through the night before that turned over the water making...
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Allison S.
Springfield, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on June 8, 2023
We fish in IL but havenโ€™t done a charter trip. Absolutely loved this experience. The captain and crew are knowledgeable and...
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Joseph J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing experience

VERIFIED   5 Hr trip (PM only) on June 9, 2023
My family and I had an absolutely amazing experience. We had such a great time. The crew was amazing, the boat was great ,...
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Bryce P.
Middleton, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Super good way to enjoy the weekend

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2023
Got out on the nice calm water early enough to watch the sunrise and caught a bunch of fish with the family. It really was...
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Nicole J.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

1030 am- 3 hour trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on August 8, 2022
We had a great time with Jason and Noah. They were very knowledgeable, friendly and informative during our trip. We took one...
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