Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36' 

4.5/5 (5 reviews)
 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36' 

Winthrop Harbor, IL, United States
36 ft
6
4.5/5 (5 reviews)

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Launching out of Winthrop Harbor, Kinn's Sport Fishing takes their clients and friends to the productive waters of Lake Michigan. If you are looking for a freshwater adventure on your next vacations in Illinois, you have found the right place.

The Winthrop season begins in April as the lake begins to warm up. You will be able to start targeting Coho Salmon and Steelhead as they begin their hunt for schooling alewives. The season will go through May and will last for just under 6 weeks.

Your targeted species will also be active close to shore so you won't have to travel too far out to fill the cooler with the best-eating fish of the season!

Kinn's Sport Fishing operates a 36' Chris Craft boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers. Bring your friends and family with you to share these unforgettable moments!

The vessel comes powered by twin 330 HP Crusader engines and outfitted with modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio to save your time while you're searching for Salmon and Trout. It also features a restroom for your maximum comfort while on the water.

Your trip will come inclusive with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures, as well as cleaning and filleting of your catch. All aboard!

Sales tax included in the rates.

Launching out of Winthrop Harbor, Kinn's Sport Fishing takes their clients and friends to the productive waters of Lake Michigan. If you are looking for a freshwater adventure on your next vacations in Illinois, you have found the right place.

The Winthrop season begins in April as the lake begins to warm up. You will be able to start targeting Coho Salmon and Steelhead as they begin their hunt for schooling alewives. The season will go through May and will last for just under 6 weeks.

Your targeted species will also be active close to shore so you won't have to travel too far out to fill the cooler with the best-eating fish of the season!

Kinn's Sport Fishing operates a 36' Chris Craft boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers. Bring your friends and family with you to share these unforgettable moments!

The vessel comes powered by twin 330 HP Crusader engines and outfitted with modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio to save your time while you're searching for Salmon and Trout. It also features a restroom for your maximum comfort while on the water.

Your trip will come inclusive with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures, as well as cleaning and filleting of your catch. All aboard!

Sales tax included in the rates.

Troy Mattson
Captain
Troy Mattson
32 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour (PM) trip
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $509
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 21 - May 31
US $849
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 21 - May 31
US $949
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 21 - May 31
Salmon
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
+3
US $949
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip (AM or PM)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 21 - May 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,349
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4.5
5 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.4
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

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Travis Irish
Travis Irish
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Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great for young kids!
3 Hour (PM) trip on May 26, 20261 adult2 children

Took my 10 and 7yr old boys, let the boys catch em all and we had a limit of coho in no time at all, caption and deckhand were great with my boys! Will definitely book this trip again in the future!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Michael Howell
Michael Howell
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing!
3 Hour (PM) trip on May 10, 20262 adults

My son and I had a wonderful time fishing with Kinns Sport Fishing! The crew were great and we reached our salmon max limit quickly. We will certainly be coming back again soon!

Jennifer Pondelicek
Jennifer Pondelicek
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
2.7
Verified
our first trip
3 Hour (PM) trip on May 31, 20266 adults

when arrived on time but was able to locate AB gate . the captain texed me asking where i was ,advised i was on premises but unsure where the gate was located . when we arrived at the boat there was no hi ? just tension . i advised if i was late his response was " yea a lil " . the captain seemed tense , upset or in a bad mood . this being our first trip i was expecting a little more welcoming , conversational . the boat when we arrived was ackward , and silence . daugther became sea sick and we ended the trip early .

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Michael Meyer
Michael Meyer
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
May fishing trip
3 Hour (PM) trip on May 16, 20253 adults3 children

I had three young grandsons with me and the captain and deck hand were wonderful with them. They were really nice guys. Halfway through the trip the wind kicked up bad and pretty much killed the bite. But all six of us still caught a fish. Despite the wind, the air temperature was great. It was a beautiful day. We all had a wonderful time on the water.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Kyle Ramsey
Kyle Ramsey
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
5 hour trip with Captain Brad
5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 14, 20226 adults

FAQs about Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36'

Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $509 per group - 3 Hour (PM) trip (3 hours)
  • US $849 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $949 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $949 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,349 per group - 8 Hour Trip (AM or PM) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box Cooler
  • Radar
Trips booked with Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36' offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 36' include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Troy Mattson
Troy Mattson
Troy Mattson

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States

ID & license verified
123 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017

The company was founded in Algoma back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn and has evolved into Wisconsin's premier charter fishing destination. A team of experienced and professional anglers, Kinn's Sport Fishing is owned and operated by Captain Troy Mattson and Bret Cook. A North Dakota native and a 'flatlander,' Troy has always loved the outdoors. He is obsessed with Salmon fishing industry and has spent almost two decades mastering the Great Lakes. Troy is a proud husband and father of two little girls. Captain Bret Cook began exploring the Great Lakes in the mid-1990's. He partnered with the legendary Howard Kinn in 2000 and has never looked back.

ID & license verified
123 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017

The company was founded in Algoma back in 1969 by the late Howard Kinn and has evolved into Wisconsin's premier charter fishing destination. A team of experienced and professional anglers, Kinn's Sport Fishing is owned and operated by Captain Troy Mattson and Bret Cook. A North Dakota native and a 'flatlander,' Troy has always loved the outdoors. He is obsessed with Salmon fishing industry and has spent almost two decades mastering the Great Lakes. Troy is a proud husband and father of two little girls. Captain Bret Cook began exploring the Great Lakes in the mid-1990's. He partnered with the legendary Howard Kinn in 2000 and has never looked back.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1978
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Chris Craft
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Refrigerator
Ice box
Cooler
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Checks

What’s biting in Winthrop Harbor right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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