Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing 

4.9/5 (118 reviews)
 1933 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Verenigde Staten

Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing 

4.9/5 (118 reviews)
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1933 South 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI, Verenigde Staten

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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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boot
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (121)

Will book again
Good trip
Rewarding trip
+118

Beoordeling van Vissers

107
5
5
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

87%

Showing 1 - 5 of 118 reviews
Showing: 5 of 118 reviews
Chris B.
Chris B.
5.0/5

Jun 6, 2025

8 Hour Trip

Very knowledgeable and experienced captain.

GECONTROLEERD

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....  

Captain replied
 Chris B. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
 Chris B. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on June 6, 2025
Thanks for the review. They’re very important to me and you as a customer are also very important.

Brad B.
Brad B.
5.0/5

May 6, 2025

7 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM)

Great day on Lake Michigan!

GECONTROLEERD

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....  

Captain replied
 Brad B. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
 Brad B. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on May 8, 2025
Enjoyed your company. I’m glad you had a good time.

Ben S.
Ben S.
5.0/5

Sep 12, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM)

Epic trip on Lake Michigan

GECONTROLEERD

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...  

Captain replied
 Ben S. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
1 person finds this review helpful
 Ben S. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on September 16, 2024
I’m glad I could make it happen. Enjoyed your company Best wishes safe trip home 

GERALD J.
GERALD J.
5.0/5

Jun 27, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM)

Rewarding trip

GECONTROLEERD

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...  

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Captain replied
 GERALD J. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
 GERALD J. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on June 28, 2024
I appreciate the opportunity to meet your family and get you out on the lake. Stay safe.

Danilo H.
Danilo H.

Naperville, Illinois

5.0/5

May 20, 2023

6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)

Morning trip on Blue Max

GECONTROLEERD

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...  

Captain replied
 Danilo H. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
 Danilo H. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on May 21, 2023
Enjoyed spending a morning with your beautiful family. Thank you for coming out. 

Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $540
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
US $702
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $847
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boot
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (121)

Will book again
Good trip
Rewarding trip
+118

Beoordeling van Vissers

107
5
5
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

87%

Showing 1 - 5 of 118 reviews
Showing: 5 of 118 reviews
Chris B.
Chris B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boot

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Algemeen

Very knowledgeable and experienced captain.

GECONTROLEERD

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  

 Chris B. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on June 6, 2025
Thanks for the review. They’re very important to me and you as a customer are also very important.

Brad B.
Brad B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boot

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Algemeen

Great day on Lake Michigan!

GECONTROLEERD

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!  

 Brad B. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on May 8, 2025
Enjoyed your company. I’m glad you had a good time.

Ben S.
Ben S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boot

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Algemeen

Epic trip on Lake Michigan

GECONTROLEERD

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.  

 Ben S. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on September 16, 2024
I’m glad I could make it happen. Enjoyed your company Best wishes safe trip home 

GERALD J.
GERALD J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boot

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Algemeen

Rewarding trip

GECONTROLEERD

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  

Review media 0
 GERALD J. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on June 28, 2024
I appreciate the opportunity to meet your family and get you out on the lake. Stay safe.

Danilo H.
Danilo H.

Naperville, Illinois

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boot

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Algemeen

Morning trip on Blue Max

GECONTROLEERD

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.  

 Danilo H. raadt Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing aan
undefined (De Schipper)
Replied on May 21, 2023
Enjoyed spending a morning with your beautiful family. Thank you for coming out. 

FAQs about Blue Max Charters Salmon Fishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Welcraft
Boat type
Convertible

Engine model
454 Merc
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots
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