Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring?

• Soft-soled shoes such as running, boat, or tennis shoes; no street shoes!
• Rain gear
• Warm clothes, windbreaker (layers)
• Motion sickness pills if needed (take at least 2 hours before trip)
• Sunscreen
• Camera to remember your catch
• Sunglasses
• Food & beverage (small cooler please)
• Cooler to bring home your fish
• Wisconsin fishing license with salmon stamp (stamp not needed if two-day license)

Do you sell fishing licenses?

All anglers 16 years and older need a State of Wisconsin fishing license. Captain Denny sells 2-day Great Lakes fishing licenses on board as well as Wisconsin salmon stamps($10) for those already possessing a Wisconsin fishing license. The 2-day license sells for $14 and is the same price for residents and non-residents.

Can one or two people join a charter group?

Yes, that is normally not a problem unless the charter group has booked the whole boat, but be prepared to wait until there is an openening. A better alternative is to book a 3-hour charter for 2 people guaranteeing a date and time...affordable yet high quality.

If there are fewer than 4 people who want to book a charter, should they book the whole boat?

Most people want to have the whole boat to themselves. This is why Captain Denny prices the full-boat rate the same for 4-6 people and within $75 of the 1-3 person half-day. Make the trip memorable and charter the whole boat for your party; you won't regret it.

Do you guarantee catching fish?

It is called fishing, not catching. The average number of salmon caught per charter in 2005 was 7 keepers so the odds of getting skunked are small. If small fish are caught that are not injured, we recommend releasing them. Most charter operators offering guarantees have lots of string attached to those guarantees, so be wise. Our crew fished every day of the season and knows how, where, and when to catch fish. Trust their experience and wisdom rather than marketing hype.