Breezy 1 Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (65 reviews)
 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States

Breezy 1 Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (65 reviews)
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701 North Point Drive
Winthrop Harbor, IL, United States

Come and experience the best that Lake Michigan has to offer with Breezy 1 Charters. Head offshore with an experienced crew, and even take the chance to stay in a lakeside lodge, as you get the most out of the diverse fishery on offer in this Great Lake.

A 2nd generation guide, Captain Shawn Keulen has spent his life on the water. From a young age, he learned exactly what makes a special fishing trip, and puts the customer at the heart of his business. Let him show you what riches the lake has to offer.

Discover exciting fishing grounds up to 8 miles offshore aboard a spacious 40’ Luhrs offshore sportfishing boat. Powered by twin 500 HP Yanmar engines, you’ll speed off after the fish, all the while enjoying the comfortable space. Up to 6 guests are invited to take advantage of the air-conditioned cabin that features a bed, kitchen, fridge, TV, and toilet.

Built with fishing in mind, the downriggers and outriggers will allow you to troll with numerous lines as you seek to entice the bite of some monster fish. Capt. Shawn wants you to be as involved as you’d like, so help set up the lines or sit back and enjoy the stunning surroundings.

Overnight trips will see you stay at the modern and comfortable Illinois Beach Hotel. Overlooking the lake, she’s a delightful place for lodging and putting your feet up after a long day’s fishing.

You’ll need all the rest you can get after spending a day on the water battling it out with some of the Great Lakes’ finest. Monster Salmon and Trout will be biting away at your line. Known for trying to wriggle away and even leap out of the water to get off your line,  you’d better use all your strength to reel ‘em in!

At the end of each trip, the crew will clean and prepare your catch for you to take home, so come prepared to fill your fridge with delicious fish. All you need to do is grab your fishing license, bring some drinks and snacks, and get ready for a memorable experience with Breezy 1 Charters.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (92)

Great birthday outing
Great day!
Great day!
+89

Angler rating

58
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 66 reviews
Showing: 5 of 66 reviews
Alex Fenske
Alex Fenske
5.0
Verified
Great birthday outing
3/4 Day Trip – Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on September 1, 20254 adults2 children
Took my family on a charter with Shawn for my birthday. Easy instructions and good communication beforehand, and a productive trip. We caught king salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout and lake trout. They fileted them for us and we took it all home - grilled a couple later that night. Shawn knew what he was doing and was helpful with my younger child too. Great trip!
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
September 4, 2025
It was a great day for company weather and fishing. Thanks for the business
0
Joseph Christensen
Joseph Christensen
5.0
Verified
Great day!
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (PM) on August 15, 20256 adults
Captain Shawn and Boomer were great! We had a group of 6 with mixed levels of fishing experience and everyone had a blast and caught fish! We will definitely do this again!!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
August 16, 2025
It was great company, weather and fishing all in one
0
Harold King
Harold King
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Shawn
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on August 15, 20255 adults1 child
0
Cara Thayer
Cara Thayer
5.0
Verified
Successful day out on the Lake!
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (PM) on July 20, 20246 adults
Shawn and crew were so great! Very communicative to answer all our questions before the trip, and helpful in figuring out which license we needed. We had perfect weather and great success! Within 10 minutes of stopping the engine we had two fish on the line and snagged a large salmon and a lake trout at once. The boat was easily the nicest one I’ve been on for a Lake Michigan charter. Shawn went above and beyond and even suggested some great recipes (for the trout specifically) which we used that night and loved! Would definitely recommend Breezy 1!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
0
Todd Spohnholtz
Todd Spohnholtz
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Shawn
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (PM) on July 30, 20236 adults
0

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3/4 Day Trip – Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Oct 26 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $770 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Weekday (PM) 1-6 PAX
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Oct 26 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $770 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Oct 26 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $830 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Oct 26 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $830 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (92)

Great birthday outing
Great day!
Great day!
+89

Angler rating

58
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 66 reviews
Showing: 5 of 66 reviews
Alex Fenske
Alex Fenske
5.0
Verified
Great birthday outing
3/4 Day Trip – Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on September 1, 20254 adults2 children
Took my family on a charter with Shawn for my birthday. Easy instructions and good communication beforehand, and a productive trip. We caught king salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout and lake trout. They fileted them for us and we took it all home - grilled a couple later that night. Shawn knew what he was doing and was helpful with my younger child too. Great trip!
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
September 4, 2025
It was a great day for company weather and fishing. Thanks for the business
0
Joseph Christensen
Joseph Christensen
5.0
Verified
Great day!
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (PM) on August 15, 20256 adults
Captain Shawn and Boomer were great! We had a group of 6 with mixed levels of fishing experience and everyone had a blast and caught fish! We will definitely do this again!!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Response from Captain
August 16, 2025
It was great company, weather and fishing all in one
0
Harold King
Harold King
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Shawn
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (AM) on August 15, 20255 adults1 child
0
Cara Thayer
Cara Thayer
5.0
Verified
Successful day out on the Lake!
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (PM) on July 20, 20246 adults
Shawn and crew were so great! Very communicative to answer all our questions before the trip, and helpful in figuring out which license we needed. We had perfect weather and great success! Within 10 minutes of stopping the engine we had two fish on the line and snagged a large salmon and a lake trout at once. The boat was easily the nicest one I’ve been on for a Lake Michigan charter. Shawn went above and beyond and even suggested some great recipes (for the trout specifically) which we used that night and loved! Would definitely recommend Breezy 1!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
0
Todd Spohnholtz
Todd Spohnholtz
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Shawn
3/4 Day Trip – Weekend (PM) on July 30, 20236 adults
0

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots
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