Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft

‼️DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FISHING‼️
ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKING

This listing is for the 27-foot boat "DOIN TIME". Click on other listing for 33-foot boat.

Come enjoy the beautiful downtown Chicago skyline while chasing fish together with Thin Blue Line Fishing. Captain Ernesto will take you on a relaxing and exciting trip chasing Salmon and Trout. You’ll enjoy the blue waters, catching fish, and creating memories fishing in Illinois’ most famous city. Come aboard and have a great time fishing in Chicago!

Your journey will take place on a 27’ Bayliner offshore sport fishing boat that has room for up to 6 anglers. It’s powered by a 225 HP Mercury engine, uses modern GPS, fishfinder, radio, and radar navigation electronics, and is also equipped with downriggers. There’s a portable toilet you can use during the trip as well as an ice box to store your fish.

The species you’ll target are Chinook, Coho, and regular Salmon, as well as Rainbow, Lake, and Brown Trout. You can bring kids on your trip and you’re allowed to keep the fish you catch.

Captain Ernesto covers you for all the rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Before you come aboard, just make sure you have your fishing licenses as well as some food and drinks.

Come spend a day enjoying Chicago’s beautiful sights and marine life. Thin Blue Line Fishing is waiting for you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    4 Hour – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 10
    US $640
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip.This is a shared fishing charter for the individual angler that can join others. A minimum of 2 people to run a shared trip. A trip will be confirmed once the minimum number of anglers have booked. There is a 4-person max on a shared trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour – Salmon and Trout WINTER
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Jan 10
    US $640
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip.This is a shared fishing charter for the individual angler that can join others. A minimum of 2 people to run a shared trip. A trip will be confirmed once the minimum number of anglers have booked. There is a 4-person max on a shared trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour – Salmon and Trout WINTER
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Jan 10
    US $640
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip.This is a shared fishing charter for the individual angler that can join others. A minimum of 2 people to run a shared trip. A trip will be confirmed once the minimum number of anglers have booked. There is a 4-person max on a shared trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour – Salmon and Trout. WINTER
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 5
    US $640
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip.This is a shared fishing charter for the individual angler that can join others. A minimum of 2 people to run a shared trip. A trip will be confirmed once the minimum number of anglers have booked. There is a 4-person max on a shared trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Salmon and Trout WINTER
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 15
    US $600
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4- Hour Salmon and Trout WINTER
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 28
    US $600
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip. As long as there is no ice we can proceed with the trip
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Apr 30
    US $825
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Salmon and Trout (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Apr 30
    US $825
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 4-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (10AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:05 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Dec 30
    US $900
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 5-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (12:05PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:05 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 30
    US $900
    Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout fishing. A 5-hour trip.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (3:30PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 30
    US $900
    Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout fishing. A 5-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (5AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 30
    US $900
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 5-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (7AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Dec 30
    US $900
    Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout fishing. A 5-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Dec 15
    US $1,000
    Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout fishing. A 6-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Dec 15
    US $1,000
    Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout fishing. A 6-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 30
    US $1,350
    8 hours on Lake Michigan fishing for Salmon and Trout.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Air & Water Show 2024
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 10 - Aug 11 (Sat, Sun)
    US $1,900
    The Chicago Air & Water Show is an annual air show held on the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago's second most popular festival, it has been held every year since 1959. Enjoy the planes zipping through the skies while fishing for Salmon and Trout.
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FAQs about Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft

Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $320 per person - 4 Hour – Salmon and Trout (4 hours)
  • US $320 per person - 4 Hour – Salmon and Trout WINTER (4 hours)
  • US $320 per person - 4 Hour – Salmon and Trout WINTER (4 hours)
  • US $320 per person - 4 Hour – Salmon and Trout. WINTER (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour – Salmon and Trout WINTER (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 4- Hour Salmon and Trout WINTER (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour – Salmon and Trout (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour – Salmon and Trout (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (10AM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (12:05PM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $40 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (3:30PM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $40 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (5AM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (7AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $40 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $40 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (8 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group, additional US $110 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Air & Water Show 2024 (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well Artificial bait
  • Multimedia System

Trips booked with Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Ernesto Babilonia
Chicago, Illinois, United States
ID & license verified
53 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2020
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Ernesto wishes you a warm welcome to Chicagoland area. Come join Captain Ernesto in a fishing adventure catching Salmon and Trout. Captain Ernesto runs a hands on Charter. As much as you want to learn and be involved the opportunity is there. Captain Ernesto has over 30 years of fishing experience and will always try to make the trips memorable and exciting. Captain Ernesto also offers customers FREE video recording of your trip and turns them into a action pack video. Check out the videos in the link. No need to shop around. Book today.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Bayliner Trophy (Sportfishing) originally built in 1996. Powered by a 225HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Artificial bait
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Children life jackets available
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (82)
Coho
2023: Good experience in Chicago downtown
2023: Good experience in Chicago downtown
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Dustin D.
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Coho

VERIFIED   NEW  4- Hour Salmon and Trout WINTER on March 21, 2024
Nailed the coho had an amazing time second to none will be back in the summer months at some point
Dustin D. recommends Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 27ft
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Mir H.
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2023: Good experience in Chicago downtown

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Salmon and Trout WINTER on December 26, 2023
Strongly recommended! My December 2023 journey was enjoyable, and I look forward to another successful hunting trip next year.
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Ashley H.
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Birthday Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (7AM) on June 4, 2023
Ernesto was very responsive and punctual. He was very engaging and had a very clean boat. He set expectations and was working...
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Brian E.
Naperville, IL
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5 hour trip, couldn’t be better

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (12:05PM) on April 8, 2023
Had an amazing time catching salmon with Captain Ernesto and David. Both the captain and David could not have been nicer and...
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Tyler A.
Freehold, NJ
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Salmon/Trout Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Salmon and Trout (5AM) on July 13, 2023
Had a great time out this morning with captain Ernesto. Glad the weather was able to hold up and the boat/equipment were perfect....
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