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

My Charter Listings

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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Trips from US $799
Sturgeon Bay
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Trips from US $722

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 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
85%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
79%
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Kenny S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Troy

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on September 3, 2024
Kenny S. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 36'
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Mike L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lot of fish!

VERIFIED   5 Hr trip (PM only) on August 8, 2024
Excellent first time fishing Lake Michigan.ย  2 shy of a limit in 3 hours!ย  My wife and I had a great time.
Mike L. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Joseph L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on July 1, 2024
Joseph L. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Gary G.
Menomonie, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Carter and Parker were great

VERIFIED   3 Hr Charter Mid-Week on July 12, 2023
Weโ€™ll be back for the 3:30 AM start next year. We want the same crew
Gary G. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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Shawn K.
Appleton, Wisconsin
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 30, 2023
Memorable Trip with Laughs and Fish.
Shawn K. recommends Kinn's Sport Fishing - Algoma 38'
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