Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft
5.0/5 (54 reviews)
West Montrose Harbor Drive 601, Chicago, IL 60640, United States–
Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft
5.0/5 (54)
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Angler's Choice
West Montrose Harbor Drive 601
Chicago, IL, United States
‼️33 FT BOAT "MANIPULATOR" ‼️
🚨FOR MY CUSTOMERS IN OTHER COUNTRIES🚨
THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IS NOT ALLOWING ANYONE 16 AND OVER TO BUY A ILLINOIS FISHING LICENSE WITHOUT A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. THIS IS CURRENTLY BEING WORKED OUT.
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FISHING.
ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKING
WE RUN HANDS ON TRIPS SO YOU GET TO BE INVOLVED
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!
Rating
5.0
54 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (70)
+64
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Ryan Ford
5.0
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I will 100% be booking with these guys again.
4 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout SPRING on May 1, 2026 • 6 adults
Headline says enough. Ernesto and his brother run a great operation. We caught the fish we were hoping for. They have great experience and know what they’re doing. This trip is best for people who like trolling for Salmon/Trout on Lake Michigan. Before booking, Ernesto makes it very easy if you have any questions. Especially if this is your first time doing a fishing charter on Lake Michigan, I recommend going with him and his crew.
Response from Captain
May 2, 2026
Ryan thank you very much. i truly appreciate the review.
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Steve Vedra
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
4 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout SPRING on April 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
Ernesto and Leo worked hard on a day when the bite was off. We ended up bringing in 10
Coho and had a great family experience, I highly recommend this charter team.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
Thank you Steve. The fish definitely made us work but glad we found them.
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James Gregory
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout - 10:10 AM on July 2, 2025 • 2 adults
Captain Ernesto was fantastic. He put us on fish the entire trip. His boat and equipment are outstanding. He was great with my grandson. We have taken numerous fishing charters in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. This trip was the best we ever had. I highly recommend this captain and charter to anyone. Absolutely the best!
Response from Captain
July 3, 2025
Thank you. Im glad you guys had a great time. We did as well. Look forward to having you guys back in the future
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William Schrader
5.0
Verified
Lake Michigan fishing
4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout - 10:10 AM on July 1, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
Excellent captain (Ernesto) and first mate (Leo). Friendly, helpful and worked hard to make sure we caught fish. Our nine year old grandson caught some large salmon, which were then cleaned, iced and bagged for us. A great day on the lake.
Response from Captain
July 2, 2025
Thank you. We had a great time having you guys. Look forward to having you out in the future.
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Glendon Donohue
5.0
Verified
Book this trip!!
5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout on July 23, 2025 • 4 adults
Caption Ernesto and his first Mate Leo were a great team together and made for an awesome trip! We were on fish the entire time. Gear was great and very well organized. Highly recommend to anyone looking to go out.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 25, 2025
Thank you. It was a great day
0
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SALMON TOURNAMENT 2 SPOT OPEN
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 19 - Jul 19 (Sat)
US $1,300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $1,300
Shared tour: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 10:10 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 28
US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout SPRING
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - May 15
US $995
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $995
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout Pm
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:15 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Aug 1
US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 29
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:05 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 28
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout (10AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 10:05 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 28
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 29
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 28
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Air & Water PRACTICE
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 10:10 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 14 - Aug 15 (Fri)
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 28
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Fishing & Air & Water Sat
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:10 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 16 - Aug 17 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 2 - Oct 28
US $1,900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Fishing & Air & Water Show
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:10 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 15 - Aug 16 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
5.0
54 reviews
5
53
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (70)
+64
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
All reviews (54)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 54 reviews
Ryan Ford
5.0
Verified
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I will 100% be booking with these guys again.
4 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout SPRING on May 1, 2026 • 6 adults
Headline says enough. Ernesto and his brother run a great operation. We caught the fish we were hoping for. They have great experience and know what they’re doing. This trip is best for people who like trolling for Salmon/Trout on Lake Michigan. Before booking, Ernesto makes it very easy if you have any questions. Especially if this is your first time doing a fishing charter on Lake Michigan, I recommend going with him and his crew.
Response from Captain
May 2, 2026
Ryan thank you very much. i truly appreciate the review.
0
Steve Vedra
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
4 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout SPRING on April 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
Ernesto and Leo worked hard on a day when the bite was off. We ended up bringing in 10
Coho and had a great family experience, I highly recommend this charter team.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
Thank you Steve. The fish definitely made us work but glad we found them.
0
James Gregory
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout - 10:10 AM on July 2, 2025 • 2 adults
Captain Ernesto was fantastic. He put us on fish the entire trip. His boat and equipment are outstanding. He was great with my grandson. We have taken numerous fishing charters in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. This trip was the best we ever had. I highly recommend this captain and charter to anyone. Absolutely the best!
Response from Captain
July 3, 2025
Thank you. Im glad you guys had a great time. We did as well. Look forward to having you guys back in the future
1
William Schrader
5.0
Verified
Lake Michigan fishing
4 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout - 10:10 AM on July 1, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child
Excellent captain (Ernesto) and first mate (Leo). Friendly, helpful and worked hard to make sure we caught fish. Our nine year old grandson caught some large salmon, which were then cleaned, iced and bagged for us. A great day on the lake.
Response from Captain
July 2, 2025
Thank you. We had a great time having you guys. Look forward to having you out in the future.
0
Glendon Donohue
5.0
Verified
Book this trip!!
5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout on July 23, 2025 • 4 adults
Caption Ernesto and his first Mate Leo were a great team together and made for an awesome trip! We were on fish the entire time. Gear was great and very well organized. Highly recommend to anyone looking to go out.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 25, 2025
Thank you. It was a great day
0
FAQs about Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
TIARA 3100 OPEN
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots