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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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
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Angler rating
85
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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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Al J.
Somerset, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day afternoon trip with captain Brett

VERIFIED   5 Hr trip (PM only) on August 9, 2023
We had a great trip. The boat is spacious and spotless. Brett and Hayden did a good job with the fishing lines and boat handling....
Al J. 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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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...
Les N. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Allison S.
Springfield, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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...
Allison S. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Mark W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Weather

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on June 25, 2024
Crew was Amazing The bite after the storm, not so much
Mark W. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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