We were originally set to fish on Thursday June 24th, my husbands 75th birthday.  Due to harsh weather and hazards for boating, we rescheduled for… Sunday. This worked out great… as it allowed more time to explore Wisconsin, especially Green Bay where our Packers reside. 
Come Sunday morning, at 4:30 am we were off to fish the great Lake Michigan.  We were greeted by the most gracious captain and first mate. What a wonderful experience they provided for us.  My husband and I are well into our senior years, and I must admit not skilled in the art of fishing on a large water lake,  on a foggy morning.  Captain was especially careful to provide for our safety and enjoyment, even as we were covered with a blanket of fog.  Out came the fishing rods and lures of all shapes and sized.  First mate Tim was moving about with genuine talent for setting up our day for fishing. 
Not long after setting the lines, we had a bite.  Tim and Jim called out my name, encouraging me to bring in the big one.  WOW, the adrenalin was pumping, they cheered me on….when about to give in they kept cheering….and I did it I brought in my first ever salmon.  I was ecstatic !!!  Not much longer, another bite…Jim called out and again there I was reeling in another. This time a rainbow trout.  Boy it seemed like the biggest fish I ever saw.  No more then reeling it in…another bite.  This time my husband Bruce was cheered on.  Somewhat reluctant, with some concerns for his balance as the boat rocked in the waves, he stood up to the task.  I grabbed his belt loop and Tim was close by to assure his safety, and we all cheered Bruce on. All on the boat were excitedly encouraging Bruce to reel…reel….reel, faster….faster…faster.  And finally, up surfaced a big beautiful lake trout.  It was a beauty…We all cheered again at the catch.  They day continued with several more bites, unfortunately Bruce and lost a few, leaving them for another day, another time.  I did manage to bring in another good sized rainbow trout.  As the morning moved closer to the end of our excursion. Jim and Tim shared tales of their life on the lake, growing up in Wisconsin and family times with loved ones.  They made for a very personal experience along with a delightful fishing day.
OH YES Sea Dog Sportfishing Charters is the way to go…Just don’t forget to bring the warm home baked banana muffins.  If you forget, Jim will make sure let you know.  Next time Jim I won’t forget..(lol)
We heartily recommend your charter service!!!!!
THANK YOU for exceeding our expectations!
Bruce and Denise Stensvad

Really enjoyed our afternoon on the water with Sea Dog Sportfishing.  Captain and first mate were great and kept our children ages 6 and 12 entertained when the fishing was slow.  We brought home three nice lake trout.  Local fish cleaner at the dock had 13lbs of fillets ready to take in home in just a few minutes.  Would have like to see some more fish, but that’s why they call it fishing, not catching.  Captain and first mate did their part to get us on the fish.  Would recommend Sea Dog to anyone!

I had booked this half day charter on Lake Michigan for my husband for fathers day.  Little did we know we were stepping onto a boat of heros!  We were on the boat for maybe 20 minutes when we noticed Mike, our fishing expert, rushing to get to the side of the boat.  He and captain Bob had noticed a couple who had overturned their watercraft and were yelling for help.  These two never hesitated while Captain Bob managed the boat and called the coast guard, Mike, the fishing expert wasted nor tone second to immediately assess how he was going to successfully rescue these individuals.  Mike immediately threw a rope over the edge and as though he had done this 1 million times heaved the freezing cold woman into our boat, she was shivering, exhausted and so thankful.  Mike was sure she was in a safe place and then he yelled to the other person to leave the water craft and get to a wall, with Mikes guidance the young man found the stairs and though he too was weak and freezing, he was safe.  Mike saved these two people’s lives and was just happy he could do it and that we were in the right place at the right time.  The coast guard took a while to come to our boat, but they eventually came and took the two people and their flipped watercraft and hauled it in.  We then headed out to open water where Mike quided up on where and how to catch fish.  Everyone from our 3 year old too my husband caught fish and had a blast doing it!  Mike is an awesome example of what our country needs more of, he selflessly gave everything to save and help complete strangers, he is and will always be a hero!!! Thank you Seadog, totally amazing!!

Great knowledge and experience from the crew. Great boat. Knew where to find the fish. We had an awesome time and can definitely recommend Sea Dog. Top notch all around.

What a great day with Captain James and First Mate John, it started with a picture perfect sunrise followed by our youngest grandson catching a 7 pound rainbow, followed by our oldest grandson catching a 14 pound chinook and last but not least our oldest son catching a 9 pound rainbow. It was such a pleasure watching the boys catch these fish with the expert coaching from James and John. The memories will never be forgotten and we will be back.