
We feature 6, 7, and 8-hour charters for more fish and fishing time!
We fish the rich waters of Lake Michigan from Milwaukee Bay and beyond with Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing! The team has over 20 years of experience fishing these waters, and they will provide you with all the latest fishing equipment you need to make sure your trip with them is one to remember.
The Blue Max is a 33’ Welcraft motor yacht powered by twin Mercury engines to get you to the fishing grounds quickly and efficiently. The boat can take up to 6 passengers. All children must be 50 pounds to go out on a charter!
The boat features both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a large clean toilet. The spacious deck will ensure everyone has plenty of room to fish and enjoy the sunshine, while the boat’s electric downriggers will give you a high chance of success when trolling.
During your trip, you will be motor trolling with up to 10 rods with lures that are placed in various depths of water to maximize your coverage of the lake. The species you will be targeting depends on the time of year. In April you can expect to fish for Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout, while in May you can enjoy a workout battling Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout
From June to August, you can target Chinook Salmon, known as ‘King’ for its brute strength and size. Great-tasting Brown and Rainbow Trout are also good at this time of year. And in September and October – fish for King and Coho Salmon and Brown and Rainbow Trout as all the species gather in Milwaukee harbor before starting their journey up the rivers.
The use of great quality fishing equipment is included in the price of the trip, and you’ll get ice to keep your catch fresh while on the boat. You can buy two-day resident or nonresident licenses from Blue Max Charters at $14 each. No stamp required.
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+118Beoordeling van Vissers
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
87%
Jun 6, 2025
8 Hour Trip
Captain knows his stretch of water like the back of his hand. Seemed to n ow every trick in the book to maximize reeling in fish. Def recommend
Captain knows his stretch of water like the back of his hand. Seemed to n ow every trick in the book to maximize reeling in fish....
May 6, 2025
7 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM)
We had a great day with Blue Max charters on Lake Michigan in early May. It was a beautiful day and the Coho were very active. Planning on a return trip next year!
We had a great day with Blue Max charters on Lake Michigan in early May. It was a beautiful day and the Coho were very active....
Sep 12, 2024
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM)
Captain Jim and his wife were amazing hosts. Communication was great during the booking process. They explained everything clearly on the day and with a great sense of humour. We got off to a slow start in terms of bites but Jim tried lots of different techniques to entice the fish and we ended up landing 4 decent salmon. Thoroughly enjoyable day out on the lake.
Captain Jim and his wife were amazing hosts. Communication was great during the booking process. They explained everything clearly...
Jun 27, 2024
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM)
These guys are great for family trips. My nephew and I are experienced fishermen, my two grandsons 12 and 13 knew nothing of this way of fishing. We had work hard to find active fish but they did find em. We all hung in there and caught the fish that bit. Everyone of us caught fish, and none got away. Great trip
These guys are great for family trips. My nephew and I are experienced fishermen, my two grandsons 12 and 13 knew nothing of...

Naperville, Illinois
May 20, 2023
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)
Highly recommend Blue Max Charters! Capt Jim and Anita are great guides. Both made the fishing trip enjoyable, informative and successful for my family. We were on the fish as soon as Capt Jim started setting up the trolling gear. Anita expertly maneuvered the boat where all of us had the best chance to experience reeling in a salmon. Capt Jim provided us information about Milwaukee river area and the industries and buildings along the river banks. Will definitely charter them again.
Highly recommend Blue Max Charters! Capt Jim and Anita are great guides. Both made the fishing trip enjoyable, informative and...
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Beoordelingsoverzicht
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)


+118Beoordeling van Vissers
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
87%
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
8 Hour Trip on June 6, 2025
Captain knows his stretch of water like the back of his hand. Seemed to n ow every trick in the book to maximize reeling in fish. Def recommend
Captain knows his stretch of water like the back of his hand. Seemed to n ow every trick in the book to maximize reeling in fish. Def recommend

Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
7 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM) on May 6, 2025
We had a great day with Blue Max charters on Lake Michigan in early May. It was a beautiful day and the Coho were very active. Planning on a return trip next year!
We had a great day with Blue Max charters on Lake Michigan in early May. It was a beautiful day and the Coho were very active. Planning on a return trip next year!
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) on September 12, 2024
Captain Jim and his wife were amazing hosts. Communication was great during the booking process. They explained everything clearly on the day and with a great sense of humour. We got off to a slow start in terms of bites but Jim tried lots of different techniques to entice the fish and we ended up landing 4 decent salmon. Thoroughly enjoyable day out on the lake.
Captain Jim and his wife were amazing hosts. Communication was great during the booking process. They explained everything clearly on the day and with a great sense of humour. We got off to a slow start in terms of bites but Jim tried lots of different techniques to entice the fish and we ended up landing 4 decent salmon. Thoroughly enjoyable day out on the lake.
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) on June 27, 2024
These guys are great for family trips. My nephew and I are experienced fishermen, my two grandsons 12 and 13 knew nothing of this way of fishing. We had work hard to find active fish but they did find em. We all hung in there and caught the fish that bit. Everyone of us caught fish, and none got away. Great trip
These guys are great for family trips. My nephew and I are experienced fishermen, my two grandsons 12 and 13 knew nothing of this way of fishing. We had work hard to find active fish but they did find em. We all hung in there and caught the fish that bit. Everyone of us caught fish, and none got away. Great trip

Naperville, Illinois
Experience:
Boot
Crew
Algemeen
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on May 20, 2023
Highly recommend Blue Max Charters! Capt Jim and Anita are great guides. Both made the fishing trip enjoyable, informative and successful for my family. We were on the fish as soon as Capt Jim started setting up the trolling gear. Anita expertly maneuvered the boat where all of us had the best chance to experience reeling in a salmon. Capt Jim provided us information about Milwaukee river area and the industries and buildings along the river banks. Will definitely charter them again.
Highly recommend Blue Max Charters! Capt Jim and Anita are great guides. Both made the fishing trip enjoyable, informative and successful for my family. We were on the fish as soon as Capt Jim started setting up the trolling gear. Anita expertly maneuvered the boat where all of us had the best chance to experience reeling in a salmon. Capt Jim provided us information about Milwaukee river area and the industries and buildings along the river banks. Will definitely charter them again.
