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Milwaukee Fishing Charters
13 charter captains and guides fishing from Milwaukee, Port Washington and Racine, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Milwaukee fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
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Angry Fin Charter Fishing
Port Washington Marina, 106 Lake St Slip 4, Port Washington, WI 53074
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout
C&D Charters
Port Washington Marina, 106 N Lake St, Port Washington, WI
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Crabby Charters
McKinley Marina, 1750 North Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Pink salmon, Rainbow trout, Lake trout, Brown trout
Fish On Guide Service of Wisconsin
106 Lake Street, Port Washington, WI 53074
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Brown trout, Steelhead
Hold'em Sportfishing
McKinley Marina, Milwaukee, WI
Targets: Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Rainbow trout
Iverson SportFishing
Port Washington Marina, Port Washington, WI
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Lake trout
Jack's Charter Service
1750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 303 Dodge St, Racine, WI 53402
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Brown trout, Steelhead
Leisure Time Charters
McKinley Marina, 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Dock C, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout
Milwaukee Offshore Fishing Charters
McKinley Marina, 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Steelhead, Brown trout
Nicky Boy Charters
Port Washington Marina, Port Washington, WI 53074
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Outcast Charter Fishing
Port Washington, WI
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Lake trout
Reel Screamer Sport Fishing
Slip N36, Port Washington Marina, Port Washington, WI 53074
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon
Silver King Charters
McKinley Marina, 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Slip A10, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
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Seasons and what is biting: Milwaukee fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Milwaukee
Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
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| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $660 | $550 – $795 | 11 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $950 | $900 – $1,295 | 7 |
Compare towns: fishing charter prices across the US.
Seasons
What is biting in Milwaukee, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Chinook salmon | ||||||||||||
| Coho salmon | ||||||||||||
| Lake trout | ||||||||||||
| Rainbow trout | ||||||||||||
| Brown trout | ||||||||||||
| Yellow perch |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: ozaukeetourism.com, iversonsportfishing.com, dnr.wisconsin.gov.
Know before you go
Fishing in Milwaukee: local notes
Source: ozaukeetourism.com
Source: ozaukeetourism.com
Source: crabbycharters.com
Source: crabbycharters.com
Source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Questions
Milwaukee fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Milwaukee?
We list 13 charter captains and guides fishing from Milwaukee, Port Washington and Racine, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Milwaukee?
Among 11 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $660 (from $550 to $795), and the median full day is $950. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.
What fish can you catch in Milwaukee?
The species Milwaukee captains list most often are Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout and Steelhead. In October, the season calendar above shows Brown trout, Yellow perch in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Wisconsin?
Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Wisconsin resident annual license is $20 and a nonresident annual license $55. Wisconsin fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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