Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft

‼️NEW 33 FT BOAT "MANIPULATOR" ‼️

DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FISHING.
ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKING

Come enjoy the beautiful Lake Michigan waters. Captain Ernesto will take you on an exciting fishing trip chasing Salmon and Trout. Come aboard and have a great time making memories fishing!

Your journey will take place on an overall 33’ offshore Tiara 3100 open sport fishing boat that has more than enough room for anglers. It’s powered by twin 350 engines, uses modern GPS, fishfinder, radio, and radar navigation electronics, and is also equipped with downriggers. There’s a kitchen, refrigerator, table, couch, and toilet you can use during the trip as well as an ice box to store your fish.

The species will target Chinook, Coho Salmon, as well as Steelhead, Lake Trout, 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 the beautiful sights and marine life. Thin Blue Line Fishing is waiting for you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $895
    Enjoy a 4-hour morning trip out of Chicago Harbor. You and your guide will have a fun time chasing various types of Salmon and Trout. Your start time can change, if you prefer a different departure time. Bring nothing but licenses, snacks, and drinks.
    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
    SALMON TOURNAMENT 1 SPOT LEFT
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 20 - Jul 20 (Sat)
    US $1,800
    Ever wanted to compete in a Salmon Tournament on Lake Michigan. I have 1 spot open on my team. Day starts at 5am and weigh-in is at 2pm.
    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 – Salmon & Trout (10AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:05 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $975
    Enjoy a 5-hour morning trip out of Chicago Harbor. You and your guide will have a fun time chasing various types of Salmon and Trout. Your start time can change, if you prefer a different departure time. Bring nothing but licenses, snacks, and drinks.
    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 – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 5 - Nov 1
    US $975
    Enjoy a 5-hour morning trip out of Chicago Harbor. You and your guide will have a fun time chasing various types of Salmon and Trout. Your start time can change, if you prefer a different departure time. Bring nothing but licenses, snacks, and drinks.
    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 – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:05 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 14
    US $975
    Enjoy a 5-hour morning trip out of Chicago Harbor. You and your guide will have a fun time chasing various types of Salmon and Trout. Your start time can change, if you prefer a different departure time. Bring nothing but licenses, snacks, and drinks.
    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 – Salmon and Trout (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $975
    Enjoy a 5-hour morning trip out of Chicago Harbor. You and your guide will have a fun time chasing various types of Salmon and Trout. Your start time can change, if you prefer a different departure time. Bring nothing but licenses, snacks, and drinks.
    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 – Salmon and Trout (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $975
    Spend a fun afternoon on Lake Michigan and fish-rich waters and target many different Trout and Salmon species. You and your guide will spend 5 hours on the water out of Chicago Harbor. You should only bring snacks, drinks, and your fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $1,100
    Enjoy a 6-hour morning trip out of Chicago Harbor. You and your guide will have a fun time chasing various types of Salmon and Trout. Your start time can change, if you prefer a different departure time. Bring nothing but licenses, snacks, and drinks. The departure also possible at 10:05 a.m.
    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 Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $1,450
    This is an 8-hour trip. You and Captain Ernesto will depart at 5:00 a.m. and enjoy fishing for Steelhead, Brown, and Lake Trout, as well as Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon. Up to 6 people.
    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 PRACTICE
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:05 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 9 - Aug 9 (Fri)
    US $1,500
    PRACTICE FLIGHT DAY 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 relaxing with Friends and Family or while 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 Fishing & Air & Water Show
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 10 - Aug 11 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,800
    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 relaxing with Friends and Family or while 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
    10 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $1,900
    Enjoy Chicago's beautiful freshwater to the maximum and embark on this 10-hour trip. Starting at 5:00 a.m., you and Captain Ernesto will be going after Chinook, Coho, and regular Salmon, as well as Brown, Lake, and Rainbow 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
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FAQs about Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft

Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $895 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (4 hours)
  • US $900 per person - SALMON TOURNAMENT 1 SPOT LEFT (7 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout (10AM) (5 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (5 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (5 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Air & Water PRACTICE (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 5 Hour Fishing & Air & Water Show (5 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box For fish
  • Radar

Trips booked with Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft 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 1 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

TIARA 3100 OPEN (Sportfishing) originally built in 1999. Powered by 2 350HP Crusader engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Day trip with captain Ernesto
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Ricardo R.
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ernesto

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout on September 6, 2023
Ricardo R. recommends Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft
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Jeremiah Z.
Island Lake, IL
Excellent
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5 hour trip with Captain Ernesto

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout (10AM) on July 8, 2023
My brothers and I had a great experience fishing for the first time ever on Lake Michigan. Captain Ernesto sent several informative...
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Jennifer T.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Trip

5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (AM) on April 15, 2023
Captain Ernesto was knowledgeable and made the trip fun. He is great with kids, patient, and was constantly updating us prior...
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Chad K.
Park Ridge, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout (10AM) on July 13, 2023
We felt like this trip was as good as it gets. 2 adults with 4 11 year old boys. Captain and first mate were professional,...
Chad K. recommends Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft
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Jim L.
Mustang Ridge, TX
Excellent
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Had a great time with Ernesto and Leo....

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (PM) on August 3, 2023
Highly highly recommend these guys. Outstanding boat and equipment and just good guys. Although they were obviously in charge...
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