Chico and the crew from the Buckhorn Supper Club on Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin with a great catch of Lake Michigan salmon and trout from a Wisconsin Charter Fishing trip in the waters off Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Welcome to Jedi Sportfishing Charters WISCONSIN CHARTER FISHING trip in Kenosha Wisconsin for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. The ideal choice for your next Wisconsin charter fishing trip.
Welcome to the finest Wisconsin Charter Fishing Trip on the Kenosha waters of Lake Michigan. The charter fishing boat JEDI is based out of Kenosha, Wisconsin (which lays claim to being the hottest fishing port on the Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan). This is the perfect fishing destination for your next Wisconsin charter fishing trip.
Jedi Sportfishing Charters offers only the highest quality Wisconsin charter fishing trip on board a fully equipped and insured 34 foot Sea Ray Sport Fishing boat. This an excellent fishing vessel for your next Wisconsin charter fishing trip. Modern electronics, top end fishing gear, and a comfortable fishing vessel add up to a great fishing trip. We offer a premier Lake Michigan charter fishing trip and quality lodging at affordable prices right here in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
This is what Wisconsin Charter Fishing is all about!
Book an overnight fishing trip. 2 half day 5 hour wisconsin charter fishing trips plus hotel rooms for as little as $170 per person. The Perfect plan for the die hard WisconsinCharter Fishing angler.
The JEDI, your next Wisconsin Charter Fishing Boat!
Captain Andy Derwinski is a U.S.C.G Licensed Captain. He has been fishing the Wisconsin and Illinois waters of Lake Michigan for 30+ years for salmon and trout. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Captain Andy chose Kenosha, Wisconsin for his charter fishing because of its excellent fishing for trout and salmon. Come and experience a Lake Michigan charter fishing trip, JEDI style. Lake Michigan charter fishing at its best. Kenosha, Wisconsin is a short drive from Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What sets us aside from other Lake Michigan charter fishing trips is our determination to make your trip as successful and memorable as possible. All Wisconsin charter fishing trips on Lake Michigan are not the same.
WHY CHOOSE THE JEDI FOR YOUR NEXT WISCONSIN CHARTER FISHING TRIP
Bob Peterson with a great Wisconsin charter fishing trip catch of salmon and trout.
Captain Andy Derwinski wants you to feel as if you are part of the fishing crew during your charter fishing trip. You will get involved with the fishing. You will set rods, net fish, and learn about lake michigan charter fishing. You will learn about all aspects of fishing for salmon and trout in Wisconsin. This is your Lake Michigan fishing trip, you should be part of it all.
We offer "Fisherman-Friendly" rates and packages for all levels of fishing experience. The JEDI is comfortable and well equipped for your safety during your Wisconsin Charter fishing trip. Captain Andy Derwinski is determined to make your fishing trip a great experience. We are easy to reach from any state. Whether you arrive by car, van, motor home, or plane, Kenosha is easy to get to. Excellent restaurants and overnight accomodations are walking distance from the harbor and the fishing. The port of Kenosha Wisconsin has the highest CATCH-PER-HOUR Rate in Wisconsin on Lake Michigan!! If you have one day to be somewhere, then this is the place for your next Lake Michigan charter fishing trip.
Our great location in Kenosha, Wisconsin
The JEDI is located in the Weiss Marina in Kenosha, Wisconsin along the western shores of Lake Michigan. We are a quick hour drive from Chicago, Illinois and 30 minutes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kenosha is a convenient place for you next Wisconsin charter fishing trip. Our quiet marina offers private parking, private bath facilities and a private fish cleaning station for your lake michigan catch. We also have a picnic area capable of handling large groups. Affordable lodging is walking distance from the JEDI. We have arranged special pricing for your fishing trip. Also, many fine restaurants and bars are walking distance from our harbor. All this makes Kenosha the perfect choice for you next Lake Michigan charter fishing trip.
The Fishing
Lake Michigan has been a great fishing destination for salmon and trout since they were first stocked in Lake Michigan in the 60's. Kenosha is consistantly ranked as the top charter fishing port in Wisconsin on Lake Michigan. If you have one day to be on the lake fishing, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! We have excellent charter fishing trips for Chinook salmon, coho salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout and lake trout.
The Wisconsin Lake Michigan Charter Fishing season
We start our charter fishing season in April with good catches of Brown Trout as well as a mix of rainbow and lake trout. May means fishing for huge schools of coho salmon in the Lake Michigan waters off the port of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Limit catches are often the norm for a May Wisconsin Lake Michigan charter fishing trip. By June the Chinook salmon have arrived in numbers. The weather is excellent for fishing on Lake Michigan. July and August are excellent times to book longer 6 or 8 hour charter fishing trips. The fish are much larger this time of year. It is not uncommon to catch all 5 species during a summer Lake Michigan charter fishing trip. By September the fish are schooling near the river and harbor mouths for there fall spawning run. This can be the most exciting time of the year for a Lake Michigan charter fishing trip.
The fish
Lake Trout, actually a member of the char family. These are the only fish native to Lake Michigan that are normally caught during a Lake Michigan Charter fishing trip. They average 8 to 12 pounds. However, Lake Michigan allows these fish to grow long and big. This 28 pound fish was caught off Kenosha, Wisconsin in the clear waters of Lake Michigan. Fishing for Lake Trout is a big part of Wisconsin Charter fishing on Lake Michigan.
Rainbow Trout , also known as Steelhead, are the great acrobats of Lake Michigan charter fishing. During your Lake Michigan charter fishing trip you will understand what makes fishing for these fish so special. After striking, they make long runs and several high jumps in an attempt to get away. They were originally stocked into Lake Michigan over 100 years ago. This huge rainbow, caught in Wisconsin, weighed over 16 pounds.
Coho Salmon, originally stocked in the 60's, have become the main quarry for a May or June Lake Michigan charter fishing trip along the southern Wisconsin shore. Limit catches are often possible, especially when the fishing is close to shore. These fish are always hungry. The huge schools they swim in make for the fastest fishing action of the year. Many people book a Wisconsin charter fishing trip on Lake Michigan every May so they can fill the freezer with these teriffic salmon.
Chinook Salmon, also called King Salmon, are the bread and butter of Wisconsin Lake Michigan Charter fishing. These fish average 8 to 14 pounds with many weighing more than 20 pounds. Once hooked, their runs are spectacular, often peeling off 100 or more yards of line. This fish made Lake michigan Charter fishing what it is today.
Brown Trout have really come alive in the Wisconsin section of Lake Michigan. The hard fighters average 6 to 8 pounds, but can get as big as 35 pounds. Best times for fishing are early and late in the year. If you want a shot at the biggest fish in the lake, then book your next WisconsinLake Michigan Charter Fishing Trip now.
What you can expect on a Lake Michigan Charter fishing trip aboard the JEDI
Fun- This is your Lake Michigan Charter fishing trip. The Captain will insure a great time for everyone, regardless of your experience level. No yelling or shouting when a fish is lost. Captain Andy has personally lost more fish than he can remember, so he is an expert at it.
Safety- Safety comes first. The JEDI is equipped with all the required safety equipment. Weather is always taken into account when makin decisions, even when the fishing is great. Lake Michigan Charter Fishing should always be a safe experience.
Experience- Captain Andy has been fishing the waters of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin for 30 years. This experience combined with cooperation from an extensive network of captains helps up the odds of catching more and bigger fish on your next Lake Michigan Charter fishing trip.
Other Perks- Private parking close to the boat, picnic area, private bath, free fish cleaning and bagging after each trip, and a friendly outgoing Captain that always has a new story to tell.
And Finally, Our policy is NO FISH-NO PAY! If you fail to catch any fish during your Lake Michigan charter fishing trip, then your trip is free.
The JEDI sits ready for the next wisconsin charter fishing trip.
Captain Andy Derwinski is a U.S.C.G Licensed Captain. He has been fishing the Wisconsin and Illinois waters of Lake Michigan for 30+ years for salmon and trout. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Captain Andy chose Kenosha, Wisconsin for his charter fishing because of its excellent fishing for trout and salmon. Come and experience a Lake Michigan charter fishing trip, JEDI style. Lake Michigan charter fishing at its best. Kenosha, Wisconsin is a short drive from Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
