Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Looking to troll for the big ones out of Waukegan? Then Jawzon Charter Services are for you and Captain Jim Stepp is your man!
Captain Jim is a professional fisherman. In his spare time he fishes tournaments on Lake Michigan. Captain Jim has won over 30 tournaments in his career and has won boat of the year 4 times! He is still very active in the tournament schedule, and when you come out on the Jawzon, a 36' Tiara tournament boat, you will see some of the best equipment there is to fish with today. Captain Jim will show you how he catches big ones and lots of them
Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group that is 16 or older
It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Jawzon Charter Services!
Customer reviews
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Photos & videos by reviewers (167)
+164Beoordeling van Vissers
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
99%
Jul 4, 2025
6Hr Private Weekday 2 person (PM)
4 species!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Captain Jim and first mate Mike on JawzOn! From the very beginning, Captain Jim was super helpful and took the time to teach us all about fishing on the lake. I especially appreciated how thoroughly he went over all the safety measures before we even left the dock — it gave us so much peace of mind. Right after we started trolling, we were immediately on fish! We even had double rods going off at the same time. By the end of the trip, we had caught four different species: king salmon, Coho salmon, steelhead, and brown trout. Mike was fantastic on the boat, helping us every step of the way, and he even filleted our fish and packaged them up perfectly for us to take back to the hotel. Overall, we couldn’t have picked a better charter. If you’re looking to be put on some incredible fishing with people who truly know what they’re doing, JawzOn is the way to go. Highly recommend!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Captain Jim and first mate Mike on JawzOn! From the very beginning, Captain Jim was...
Captain replied
Jun 19, 2025
6 Hr Private Weekday 2 person (AM)
If your aim is to catch fish, this is the one.
I wanted a successful fishing experience for my ten year old granddaughter. She caught a 27” lake trout and many smaller coho, despite also losing 4-5 fish. Her dad caught a 27” king salmon. What was impressive with the lake trout was that we decided to catch one more fish before quitting early due to sea sickness. Up till then, it was all salmon. Captain Jim heard her say she wanted a lake trout, switched up gear, and within 20-30 minutes she had the 27” lake trout. Admittedly, some luck is involved but luck that was a result of careful planning and skill. The man knows his fish.
I wanted a successful fishing experience for my ten year old granddaughter. She caught a 27” lake trout and many smaller coho,...
Captain replied
Sep 26, 2025
6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (PM)
Birthday catch
We booked a trip for my brother’s birthday and had an incredible time! From start to finish, everything was well organized, safe, and a lot of fun. The captain knew exactly where to take us—we caught plenty of trout and even a few salmon. My brother landed the first trout of the day, which made it extra special. The boat was clean, comfortable, and the crew made sure we had all the gear and tips we needed. It wasn’t just about fishing—it was about creating a memory we’ll talk about for years. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great day out on Lake Michigan.
We booked a trip for my brother’s birthday and had an incredible time! From start to finish, everything was well organized, safe,...
Captain replied
Jul 12, 2025
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (PM)
Fish On
Captain Jim was very knowledgeable. He made sure we knew all of the safety factors before even leaving the dock. He and his made AJ work together like a well oiled machine. The boat was very clean. Captain was happy to teach us the tools he uses to locate fish. With two of us on this charter we caught our limit in about 4hrs. Wouldn’t hesitate to book this charter again. Captain was very quick to respond EVERY time I reached out with a question before our trip. Thank You Captain Jim!
Captain Jim was very knowledgeable. He made sure we knew all of the safety factors before even leaving the dock. He and his made...
Captain replied
Aug 3, 2025
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (PM)
Awesome Experience!
My friend and his joined my son for a father son fishing outing. Captain Jim and First Mate, AJ, were wonderful with the boys and taught my friend and I a lot more about off shore fishing. They were professional and extremely knowledgeable which made our whole fishing trip a great one! My friend caught a massive 23 lb salmon and the boys reeled in 4 large salmons. We are looking forward to our next trip with Captain Jim!
My friend and his joined my son for a father son fishing outing. Captain Jim and First Mate, AJ, were wonderful with the boys...
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Customer reviews
Beoordelingsoverzicht
Photos & videos by reviewers (167)
+164Beoordeling van Vissers
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
99%
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
4 species!
6Hr Private Weekday 2 person (PM) on July 4, 2025
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Captain Jim and first mate Mike on JawzOn! From the very beginning, Captain Jim was super helpful and took the time to teach us all about fishing on the lake. I especially appreciated how thoroughly he went over all the safety measures before we even left the dock — it gave us so much peace of mind. Right after we started trolling, we were immediately on fish! We even had double rods going off at the same time. By the end of the trip, we had caught four different species: king salmon, Coho salmon, steelhead, and brown trout. Mike was fantastic on the boat, helping us every step of the way, and he even filleted our fish and packaged them up perfectly for us to take back to the hotel. Overall, we couldn’t have picked a better charter. If you’re looking to be put on some incredible fishing with people who truly know what they’re doing, JawzOn is the way to go. Highly recommend!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Captain Jim and first mate Mike on JawzOn! From the very beginning, Captain Jim was super helpful and took the time to teach us all about fishing on the lake. I especially appreciated how thoroughly he went over all the safety measures before we even left the dock — it gave us so much peace of mind. Right after we started trolling, we were immediately on fish! We even had double rods going off at the same time. By the end of the trip, we had caught...
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
If your aim is to catch fish, this is the one.
6 Hr Private Weekday 2 person (AM) on June 19, 2025
I wanted a successful fishing experience for my ten year old granddaughter. She caught a 27” lake trout and many smaller coho, despite also losing 4-5 fish. Her dad caught a 27” king salmon. What was impressive with the lake trout was that we decided to catch one more fish before quitting early due to sea sickness. Up till then, it was all salmon. Captain Jim heard her say she wanted a lake trout, switched up gear, and within 20-30 minutes she had the 27” lake trout. Admittedly, some luck is involved but luck that was a result of careful planning and skill. The man knows his fish.
I wanted a successful fishing experience for my ten year old granddaughter. She caught a 27” lake trout and many smaller coho, despite also losing 4-5 fish. Her dad caught a 27” king salmon. What was impressive with the lake trout was that we decided to catch one more fish before quitting early due to sea sickness. Up till then, it was all salmon. Captain Jim heard her say she wanted a lake trout, switched up gear, and within 20-30 minutes she had the 27” lake trout. Admittedly, some luck...
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Birthday catch
6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (PM) on September 26, 2025
We booked a trip for my brother’s birthday and had an incredible time! From start to finish, everything was well organized, safe, and a lot of fun. The captain knew exactly where to take us—we caught plenty of trout and even a few salmon. My brother landed the first trout of the day, which made it extra special. The boat was clean, comfortable, and the crew made sure we had all the gear and tips we needed. It wasn’t just about fishing—it was about creating a memory we’ll talk about for years. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great day out on Lake Michigan.
We booked a trip for my brother’s birthday and had an incredible time! From start to finish, everything was well organized, safe, and a lot of fun. The captain knew exactly where to take us—we caught plenty of trout and even a few salmon. My brother landed the first trout of the day, which made it extra special. The boat was clean, comfortable, and the crew made sure we had all the gear and tips we needed. It wasn’t just about fishing—it was about creating a memory we’ll talk about for years. Highly...
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Fish On
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (PM) on July 12, 2025
Captain Jim was very knowledgeable. He made sure we knew all of the safety factors before even leaving the dock. He and his made AJ work together like a well oiled machine. The boat was very clean. Captain was happy to teach us the tools he uses to locate fish. With two of us on this charter we caught our limit in about 4hrs. Wouldn’t hesitate to book this charter again. Captain was very quick to respond EVERY time I reached out with a question before our trip. Thank You Captain Jim!
Captain Jim was very knowledgeable. He made sure we knew all of the safety factors before even leaving the dock. He and his made AJ work together like a well oiled machine. The boat was very clean. Captain was happy to teach us the tools he uses to locate fish. With two of us on this charter we caught our limit in about 4hrs. Wouldn’t hesitate to book this charter again. Captain was very quick to respond EVERY time I reached out with a question before our trip. Thank You Captain Jim!
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
Awesome Experience!
6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (PM) on August 3, 2025
My friend and his joined my son for a father son fishing outing. Captain Jim and First Mate, AJ, were wonderful with the boys and taught my friend and I a lot more about off shore fishing. They were professional and extremely knowledgeable which made our whole fishing trip a great one! My friend caught a massive 23 lb salmon and the boys reeled in 4 large salmons. We are looking forward to our next trip with Captain Jim!
My friend and his joined my son for a father son fishing outing. Captain Jim and First Mate, AJ, were wonderful with the boys and taught my friend and I a lot more about off shore fishing. They were professional and extremely knowledgeable which made our whole fishing trip a great one! My friend caught a massive 23 lb salmon and the boys reeled in 4 large salmons. We are looking forward to our next trip with Captain Jim!
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