Fish Head Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm toying with the idea of putting together a salmon fishing trip to Lake Michigan for 4-6 guys this summer. I'm looking for some recommendations for a charter service to fish with. If they have a lodging package too, that would be a plus, but putting us on fish would be the #1 priority. We would be looking to go out from Northern Wisconsin/Door county area.Any recommendations would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunrevir Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Lots of multiboat operations along the Door/Keewaunee county shore. Some of the bigger outfits like Kinns and Dumper Dans offer lodging in the package deal. I am not sure on some of the smaller operations as far as lodging is concerned but they all tend to catch fish or they don't stay in business very long.Tunrevir~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End of the Line Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I've been on several in the Algoma Wi area and south all the way to Racine. I cant speak for Sturgeon Bay and into Door County.If I had to pick one I think Kinn's Katch out of Algoma is the one I'd choose. Late June through mid-July I think offers the best catch rate. Probably not the best size but still very decent. June adds a few more Steelhead too if you like a little variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleyehooker Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I went with Kinns a few times in 2008,9 and 10. They were pretty good but we had a Young kid for a Captain the first year that was more interested in talking on his cell phone but we still did OK on fish. He didn't do well on tips and I told him why when I left. Second and 3rd year we had another young Captain but he was very good and we did OK on fish. He did better on tips. Havnt went in a couple years as it seems like the fishing was getting slower but that doesn't mean there aren't good days. Just not as many good days. We always went mid July. As far as Captains some are definitely better than others so its a dump shoot on what you will get. Some would definitely work to try to get you on fish and some others were less interested. Not everyone makes a good boat Captain. Ive also heard good things about D Dans but never tried them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAR JAR Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would recomend TIGER II out of Kewaunee , quiet port and walking distance to everywhere.. and I know he puts you on fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunrevir Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Jar Jar, Funny, I spoke with him a bit this weekend at the Sportshow and grabbed a brochure. Seemed like a good outfit, decent guy to talk to as well.Tunrevir~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty old Swede Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 We used Kinns twice and had the same phone problem the second time. We've used Reel Addiction Charter out of Rowleys Bay (Door county)twice and enjoyed those trips more than the Kinns trips. Reel Addiction does not have lodging packages but the marina is 200' from a resort/hotel (Wagon Trail resort). Now we use our own boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graf703 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Reel Action Charters in Sturgeon Bay. I have a friend that is one of their Captains and I kept up with him all season. They have some of the biggest boats in the area and the fishing up there sounds pretty awesome. They have a discount rate with a hotel next door to the marina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutz77 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 check out Barbie Doll Charters, I know these guys and you will not be dissapointedPort Washington and other ports as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyehunter80 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Slam Dunk Sport fishing out of Kewaunee, very professional, nice guy, catches allot of fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutz77 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I go out Satruday with Capt Steve on the hoodwinked boat and it was awesome.The best of the best even on a tough bite. Out of Sheboygan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I would recommend Slam Dunk as well. Great fisherman as well as a fun captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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