United StatesBlue Max Charters
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Location:
Elkhorn, WI
United States
United StatesContact Name:
Jim Hirt
Address:
N6333 Cherry Creek
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Elkhorn, WI 53121
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Description:
Charter fishing boat Milwaukee Wisconsin. Charter fishing in Milwaukee holds more state and world record fish than any other port. Discover the fun of trophy Coho and King Salmon or Lake Brown and Rainbow Trout fishing. All size groups. April thru October.
You can't beat our competitive rates and special pricing on trout and salmon charter fishing in Milwaukee. We also offer pro-rated weekday pricing so small groups and individuals can enjoy Lake Michigan charter fishing.
You can also visit my website for publications, and lures at www.badgertackle.com
Experience the thrill of King Salmon and Trout fishing out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We have 23 years experience in charter fishing. I will work to make your trip fun, interesting and productive. All equipment is furnished. We also offer Lakefront cruises. Check out our 6 hour fishing charter for the price of our competitor's 5 hour fishing charters.
Amenities:
Bait & Tackle, Instruction, Rods, Safety Gear
In business since:
0
Experience:
23 years experience, world record holder tournament winner. Always concerned about your comfort and satisfaction.
Please allow Captain Jim and his wife Anita, to entertain you and your guests with exciting Lake Michigan fishing or a relaxing cruise. We have over twenty years on the water experience and we will make every effort to provide a safe and enjoyable trip. Let us know if you require special accomodations so we can provide the services you need. We enjoy hearing your feedback. Please contact us via phone or email with your comments, questions or concerns.
The captain is Coast Guard and state of Wisconsin licensed and insured.
What to bring:
Appropriate Clothing, Beverages, Camera, Comfortable Shoes, Food Supplies, Hat, Lunch, No glass bottles, Raingear, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, "To go" Coolers, Waterproof Disposable Camera, Zip-lock freezer bags
Boat & Equipment Info
Boat Name:
Blue Max
Length:
33 Feet
No. of engines:
2
Manufacturer:
Wellcraft
Model:
Wellcraft Coastal's.
Crew Members
Name:
James & Anita Hirt
Title:
Captain/Owner
Biography:
Please allow Captain Jim and his wife Anita, to entertain you and your guests with exciting Lake Michigan fishing or a relaxing cruise. We have over twenty years on the water experience and we will make every effort to provide a safe and enjoyable trip. Let us know if you require special accomodations so we can provide the services you need. We enjoy hearing your feedback. Please contact us via phone or email with your comments, questions or concerns.The captain is Coast Guard and state of Wisconsin licensed and insured.
Fishing Spots
Fishing Reports
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/20/12
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Limit Catches Are The Norm In Milwaukee!
Only thing better than the weather has been the fishing. Don’t miss this opportunity to crank in some great eating. The last couple of trips we have everything but Brown Trout. Some Kings to 15 pounds yesterday! Fish from 80 to 125 feet of water. Some action in closer to shore but the hot action is out. Note For the month of May mention this report and receive one free hour of fishing with a five...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/12/12
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/12/12
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Great Weather Outstanding Fishing Milwaukee!
Weather has finally come around. Don’t miss this opportunity to fill the box with an all species limit. Kings to 18 pounds yesterday! Fish from 80 to 125 feet of water. Some action in closer to shore but the hot action is out. Note For the month of May mention this report and receive one free hour of fishing with a five hour charter booke...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/8/12
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Wind & Waves Chinooks a Plenty!
Weather continues to be a factor. It should get better soon. The action continues strong when you can get out. Fish from 30 to 200 feet of water. If its slow in close to shore head east for deeper water! Most anglers reporting good success on all species. The hot bait was the regular size Reaper Glow spoons made by
http://www.badgertackle.com We also had action on Spin Doctors or orange flashers and...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 4/29/12
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 4/29/12
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Fishing Hot, Chinooks Heavy!
Weather blew us off on Saturday but Sunday was great. In the morning we had Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, one ten pound Lake Trout and Chinooks in the teens. Our new Lowrance HDS Gen 2 is keeping us on fish. The hot bait was the regular size Reaper Peacock made by
http://www.badgertackle.com We also had action on Spin Doctors o...
Mixed Bag With some Nice Chinook!
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Mixed Bag With some Nice Chinook!
We had two charter trips this weekend with good action both time periods. In the morning we had a few Coho, one twelve pound Lake Trout and two Chinooks in the teens. Afternoon was about the same with seven fish total. Mostly Coho both charters with a nice eleven pound Chinook in the afternoon. The hot bait was the regular size Reaper Peacock made by
http://www.badgertackle.com We also had action...
Fishing Diving Planers
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Most boats run diving planers like Dipsy Divers, Slide Divers, Deep Sixes and similar divers. This is a very simple tool that is not run to its full potential by most fishermen. Here’s how and when. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at
http://www.jimhirt.com
The Arsenal
In the last article we covered some of th...
Downrigger Diversity Improves Your Success
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Let’s continue with downriggers. In the last article we covered the hardware, weights, releases and manual or electric models. Now we will go into using this tool in many ways. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at
http://www.jimhirt.com
The basic presentation
The basic presentation is to set the lead by allowing the lure to trail behind the b...
Fishing Downriggers 101
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Now is the time to think about changes to make you more productive this season. There are many ways to go on this subject. Over the next several articles I will try to cover topics like rigging, tackle and presentation. My goal is to provide information, which should lead to more fish and less slow fishing. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at
http://ww...
Fish Milwaukee Salmon Too Much Tackle
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
In previous article we covered lure speed as it relates to fish species. Correct speed along with good presentation in the temp location the target prefers will put fish in the cooler. Let's talk about presentation. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at
http://www.jimhirt.com
How long is long enough?
Many of my fish reports talk about long...
Speed Advice By Species
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
In previous articles we covered my three most productive lures for July and August. This is a worth while read go back and check it out. Speed is a key in all types of fishing. Let’s get into it.
Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at
http://www.jimhirt.com
What fish likes what speed?
In this article let's address lure speed as it relates...
Hot Lures For Salmon And Trout
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
In previous articles we covered where to start if you have not been out for awhile. In this article I would like to help you with what lures to buy at the tackle store for a typical July or August trip on Lake Michigan. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at
http://www.jimhirt.com
Done right flies will work
This is a very difficu...
Where To Go, Fish Finding Tips
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
In previous articles we covered basic leadcore. I would recommend trying a leadcore line set up. This presentation will work when all others are dead. In this article I would like to explain where to start if you have not been out for awhile.
Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at http://www.jimhirt.com
Resources
I find Internet fish reports invalu...
Fishing Tackle Auction
Sponsored by the Great Lakes Sport Fisherman
Saturday, March 3rd 2012 at American Serb Hall Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Huge selection with bidding bargains on all types of fishing equipment.
Meat raffles, Art work and tons of other items!!
Bidding Starts at 10am sharp!!
Open to the Public at 9am – Auction Starts at 10am!
Auction will end at about 4pm
5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue Milwaukee Wisconsin
Directions: Serb Hall is located at the corner of South 51st Street an...
Fishing Article From Jim Hirt
More Fish Leadcore Presentation The Answer
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Here are some ways to present lures in spring. This time of year look for most of your fish in the top 50 feet. Keep your eye on your locator and also work deeper marks when you see them. My experience this time of year is the deeper fish are less active and tend not to bite. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports...
Go Slow For Spring Brown Trout
Photo is attached of the Arnold Family with a limit of Lake Michigan Milwaukee Brown Trout
Go Slow For Spring Brown Trout
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Spring can be Brown Trout a plenty with the right presentation. Allow me to break it down and offer some suggestions for tons of Browns wherever you fish. Let’s discuss presentation, lures and location to jump start your spring. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us...
Presentation Tips For Cold Water
In many parts of the world Spring means cold water. As water cools presentation must change for you to be successful. Here are a few tips of mine to get these neutral or less active fish to bite. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at http://www.jimhirt.com
Cold water…. Hot bite
In previous articles we covered general overview and the specifics of temperature breaks and their location. No...
Fishing Hooks Make the Difference
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
The last article closed with a promise of exploring the different types of hooks I use on Lake Michigan and the techniques I use to sharpen them. Let’s get to it. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at http://www.jimhirt.com
Inexpensive answer
This is a somewhat controversial issue for most fishermen. Everyone has an opinion I can only state wh...
Go Slow For Spring Brown Trout- Feb 2012
Go Slow For Spring Brown Trout
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Spring can be Brown Trout a plenty with the right presentation. Allow me to break it down and offer some suggestions for tons of Browns wherever you fish. Let’s discuss presentation, lures and location to jump start your spring. Should you have a question please e-mail me from my Website contact us page. Read all my articles and see video fish reports at http://www.jimhirt.com
Smaller Is Better
Th...
9/22/11
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/22/11
By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
West Is Best And The Fish Are In !
Warm water is out and cold water is in and the fish have followed. Feeding fish have moved to 70 feet and down 50 to the bottom. The big 20 pound Chinooks have been slow but this drop in temperature should cool the harbor and promote action in the inner harbor. Thomas Jones battled this trophy Chinook of 23 pounds 2 ounc...
Report 9/22/11
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/22/11
By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
West Is Best And The Fish Are In !
Warm water is out and cold water is in and the fish have followed. Feeding fish have moved to 70 feet and down 50 to the bottom. The big 20 pound Chinooks have been slow but this drop in temperature should cool the harbor and promote action in the inner harbor. Thomas Jones battled this trophy Chinook of 23 p...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/13/11
By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Seven Days Of Northeast Wind Again!
Warm water on northeast wind has again driven the feeding fish out to 165 feet and down 80 to 150 down. The fish are there for anglers willing to travel out seven miles to get them. The big 20 pound Chinooks are coming in with some action from 55 feet to the inner harbor. Glow spoons inside the break wall have been good at first light. Derek Gresenz l...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/13/11
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 9/13/11
By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Seven Days Of Northeast Wind Again!
Warm water on northeast wind has again driven the feeding fish out to 165 feet and down 80 to 150 down. The fish are there for anglers willing to travel out seven miles to get them. The big 20 pound Chinooks are coming in with some action from 55 feet to the inner harbor. Glow spoons inside the brea...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/4/11
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 7/4/11
By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Milwaukee Salmon Fishing Heats Up!
Coho, Chinooks and Rainbow make up the majority of the catch with an occasional Lake Trout. Surface water has warmed to 58 degrees and most of the action is 25 to 50 down in the 48 degree water. Spoons are now more important than ever to improving your catch. They should be your go to bait as the water approaches the most...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/27/11
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/27/11
By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Coho Good, Chinooks Good In Milwaukee!
Coho have slowed down some but still a big part of the catch. Deep water is the place to go with fish going down to find their preferred temperature. Surface is warming and the key is looking for fish by temperature. To get my fish reports and how to videos first go to
http://www.jimhirt.com By subscribing you will...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/13/11
Coho Everywhere In Milwaukee!
Had limits on Coho Salmon and the Chinook are there if you can keep the Coho off the line. To get my fish reports and how to videos first go to http://www.jimhirt.com By subscribing you will keep ahead of the other anglers. When I post you will get it fast!
How
Coho are coming on all size spoons. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for us. The small Reaper Peacock and Fish n Chip has been hot on the lea...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/1/11
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/1/11
By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Best Coho Fishing ever in Milwaukee!
Had fantastic action on Coho Salmon and the Chinook are coming on strong. Photo of Joe Milton and company. They know how to put them in the box. To get my fish reports and how to videos first go to http://www.jimhirt.com By subscribing you will keep ahead of the other anglers. When I post you will get it fast!
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Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/22/11
Coho Fever and it just got better in Milwaukee!
Had fantastic action on Coho Salmon, Lake Trout and check out the photo of TJ from Brookfield Wisconsin with great Chinook Salmon. To get my fish reports and how to videos first go to http://www.jimhirt.com By subscribing you will keep ahead of the other anglers. When I post you will get it fast!
How
Coho are coming on all size spoons. Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for u...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/19/11
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/19/11
By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Coho Fever Hits Milwaukee!
Eight to twelve foot waves have kept everyone off the lake until yesterday. We went out in the rain and two to four footers with an occasional six. Had fantastic action on Coho Salmon and Lake Trout. Six man limit in four hours with many lost fish in the high waves.
How
Coho are coming on all size spoons Reapers and Vulcans made by ht...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/9/11 By Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt
Coho, Chinook and Brown Trout filling the cooler!
We were out the last three days and action is good to excellent. Finally a weekend with moderate to light wind this allowed everyone to enjoy the great fishing on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee.
How Coho are coming on all size spoons Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for us. Six inch flashers or dodgers with green or blue Johnnie peanut flies must be part of your presentation for...
Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 5/9/11
Coho, Chinook and Brown Trout filling the cooler!
We were out the last three days and action is good to excellent. Finally a weekend with moderate to light wind this allowed everyone to enjoy the great fishing on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee.
How
Coho are coming on all size spoons Reapers and Vulcans made by http://www.badgertackle.com have been working for us. Six inch flashers or dodgers with green or blue Johnnie peanut flies must be part of your presentat...
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