Amanda Stanley
Amanda Stanley
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified

The best memories

5 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM5 adults1 child

Captain Art took me, my partner, two of our kids, and my dad out for an evening fishing trip. Art was very communicative up to our departure. He was keeping an eye on the weather and making sure we had a backup plan if the weather went bad. He was flexible in ensuring we got off and were ready for a great trip. His boat was clean and well-stocked with equipment! Captain Art’s main concern was that we all had a great time and caught some fish. Captain Art and his first mate, Adam, did not disappoint!! We had a fantastic time learning all about lake fishing on a charter boat. They showed the kids how the fish finder worked (my youngest favorite pastime on the trip), told us what they were looking for in water conditions, how the weather affects the fish, and lots of fun tidbits. The best part of the trip was catching the fish! We had a couple jump the line, which was disappointing, but we all caught fish, and took home a huge haul. Our biggest catch was a 15-pounder. If we head up to Wisconsin again, you can bet we will be booking with Captain Art again!

Response from Captain

It was so nice meeting you and your family! What a crazy night. I’ll never forget the fishing rod we caught! Lots of carnage with lines and equipment, but that’s what makes it interesting! Hope to see you again!

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5 hour trip • 6 persons
US $686

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122 reviews
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    Great experience
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    Family friendly
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  • Tom Bowden
    Tom Bowden
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Experience

    6 Hour Trip • 6 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time with Bucket List Charters! The water was a little rough, but the boat handled it extremely well and we always felt comfortable. The crew worked hard the entire trip to get us on fish despite the tough conditions. They were especially great with my 12 year old son, helping him reel in his first big King Salmon, which made the trip even more memorable. Great crew, amazing experience and a lot of fun—we’d definitely go again!

    Reported Catch
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
  • Brad Paltz
    Brad Paltz
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Best trip you could ever do!

    8 hour trip • 1 adult

    This trip was a trip I took for my mom who wanted to do this. She never got the chance to do so before she passed away last month. Captain Art and his deck hand Max were very incredible to me. We hit our limit in a very short time so I know my mother was helping us. It was a perfect morning with a perfect crew. I am going to rebook with the Bucket List year after year!

  • Neil Grimm
    Neil Grimm
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun trip!

    6 Hour Trip • 5 adults

    I think we got somewhat lucky, but we also had great help from the captain and first mate - caught 19 total fish!!!! Quite a few salmon and some large lake trout. First mate Lily did an awesome job landing the fish and keeping the poles in the water for the maximum fishing experience! Outside the fishing, it was a beautiful morning and was awesome even just seeing the sun come up while out on the Lake. Well worth the money!

    Reported Catch
    Lake Trout
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the great review! Had a great time and hope to see you again.

  • Eric Erickson
    Eric Erickson
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Exceptional Family Trip

    5 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM • 6 adults

    Our family of 6 had a great time with Captain Art & First Mate Brian. They were both friendly, patient, kind, knowledgeable & so much more. Everyone in our family was able to land a fish & we all had a blast doing it. I would definitely recommend Bucket List Fishing Charters to anyone looking for a great day out on the lake.

    Reported Catch
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! Hope to see you and the family again!

  • Ian Junker
    Ian Junker
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!

    5 Hour Trip • 5 adults • 2 children

    We did the 5 hour trip and caught King Salmon, Coho Salmon and rainbow trout. In total we lost about 3 fish and caught about 16-17 fish, keeping 13. It is worth it to get out an hour early in the morning to get the early bite. Art is a great captain who knows where the fish are.

    Reported Catch
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon