Storm Force Sportfishing LLC 

5.0
(32 reviews)
 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States–

Storm Force Sportfishing LLC 

Winthrop Harbor, IL, United States
–
36 ft
6
5.0
(32 reviews)

Storm Force Sportfishing is located in Winthrop Harbor and offers to show you a memorable time on Lake Michigan.

Capt. Blake will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Salmon, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, and trolling.

Your fishing adventure starts on the Storm Force, a professionally mechanically maintained and cleaned state-of-the-art 36' Tiara sportfishing vessel. It can safely take up to 6 anglers. With over 800 horsepower, you're able to reach the fish smoothly and quickly without being limited to fishing within a few miles off the harbor. The boat comes with a toilet and an ice-box.

The price includes all the top-class tackle. Capt. Blake uses Shimano, Okuma, and Ugly Stik rods paired with Shimano, Penn, and Okuma reels. He has a tackle selection the size of most tackle shops to always make sure he has what the fish wants. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Storm Force Sportfishing.

Storm Force Sportfishing is located in Winthrop Harbor and offers to show you a memorable time on Lake Michigan.

Capt. Blake will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Salmon, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, and trolling.

Your fishing adventure starts on the Storm Force, a professionally mechanically maintained and cleaned state-of-the-art 36' Tiara sportfishing vessel. It can safely take up to 6 anglers. With over 800 horsepower, you're able to reach the fish smoothly and quickly without being limited to fishing within a few miles off the harbor. The boat comes with a toilet and an ice-box.

The price includes all the top-class tackle. Capt. Blake uses Shimano, Okuma, and Ugly Stik rods paired with Shimano, Penn, and Okuma reels. He has a tackle selection the size of most tackle shops to always make sure he has what the fish wants. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Storm Force Sportfishing.

Blake Keulen
Captain
Blake Keulen
8 years of experience
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6 Hour Trip – Weekday 1-6 Per (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
US $790
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekday 1-6 Per (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
US $790
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
32 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended

Reviews (32)

  • Robert  Fletcher
    Robert Fletcher
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    First trip ever

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on September 26, 2026 • 6 adults

    Our first charter ever and my goodness first of all Captain Blake and crew were phenomenal he got us to our spot and it seemed like instantly we were catching fish and within an hour and fifteen minutes we had our full limit of some very nice size fish what a great experience and we are already planning next years trip thank you guys

  • Joseph Lagattuta
    Joseph Lagattuta
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    King Slayer

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday 1-6 Per (AM) on July 27, 2026 • 3 adults

    Capt Blake has the kings dialed in. Limited out in just over two hours! Highly recommend!

  • Randall Stern
    Randall Stern
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    We got SO MANY FISH

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on July 14, 2024 • 6 adults

    It was nuts, the weather was pretty bad the night before and the fish were biting like crazy the morning we went out. With 6 of us, 5 fish each is the limit. One of us caught about a 15 pounder. Lots of coho salmon, rainbow trout, king salmon, and lake trout. I've never caught fish this big or this many in my life. They even sliced and bagged us up 6 big bags full of fillets! Right on the boat!

  • Rebecca Quinn
    Rebecca Quinn
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    PERFECT DAY

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) on July 13, 2024 • 4 adults

    We had the most wonderful experience with Blake and Hunter fishing for the day on StormForce! Nothing but the best service and unwavering dedication to make our day a complete success. We caught 11 fish including coho and King Salmon along with trout. A huge thank you for making this day a memorable one. Rebecca and Dan Quinn

  • Alex Nemerenco
    Alex Nemerenco
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect!

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on June 29, 2024 • 6 adults

    We had a great time fishing with them. The boat was spacious and clean and the crew was very helpful and nice. They answered our questions, cleaned and packed our fish nicely. Overall, we caught 17 large fish in 6 hours. Will definitely book again.

  • Jay Bolatto
    Jay Bolatto
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    FRIGGIN AWESOME

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on May 11, 2024 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Captain blake and hunter were hardass workers and just good people that brought us to the honey hole..caught our limit and it was a great time..we will be back!!!!!!

  • Douglas Kindt
    Douglas Kindt
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) on August 2, 2024 • 6 adults

    Captain Blake is professional and knowledgeable. Had a great time out on the water and caught a bunch of fish I would recommend captain Blake to anyone

  • Hector Hernandez
    Hector Hernandez
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome experience

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday 1-4 (PM) on August 9, 2023 • 4 adults

    Day started great perfect weather met Captain Blake and tribulation Isaac , drove in the Lake and around an hour we had our first catch the professionalism knowledge and tool equipment o the Storms Force exceeded my expectations.

  • Cynthia Cline
    Cynthia Cline
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Friday fun fishing Day

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on June 30, 2023 • 2 adults

    We were thrilled and delighted with the whole experience! Captain Blake and his deckhand Isaac were so knowledgeable, helpful and kind! Caught our limit and had a lot of laughs. Great time! Thank you so much!

  • Chad Lenning
    Chad Lenning
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day with Captain Blake

    6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on June 17, 2023 • 3 adults

    Excellent customer service and great communication! Would highly recommend and will be a returning customer in the future.

Rating

5.0
32 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended

All reviews (32)

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Robert Fletcher
Robert Fletcher
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
First trip ever
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on September 26, 2026 • 6 adults

Our first charter ever and my goodness first of all Captain Blake and crew were phenomenal he got us to our spot and it seemed like instantly we were catching fish and within an hour and fifteen minutes we had our full limit of some very nice size fish what a great experience and we are already planning next years trip thank you guys

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Blake Keulen
Response from Captain

thank you again for coming out! we look forward to having you guys out again!

Joseph Lagattuta
Joseph Lagattuta
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
King Slayer
6 Hour Trip – Weekday 1-6 Per (AM) on July 27, 2026 • 3 adults

Capt Blake has the kings dialed in. Limited out in just over two hours! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Blake Keulen
Response from Captain

Thank you again for coming out! it was a great time!

Pete Lambert
Pete Lambert
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Blake
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) on September 5, 2026 • 6 adults

Blake Keulen
Response from Captain

thank you again for coming out pete! hope to see you guys again!

Caleb Dubiel
Caleb Dubiel
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Blake
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) on July 25, 2026 • 6 adults

Blake Keulen
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review!

Amy Wu
Amy Wu
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Captain Blake and Isaac are the best!
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) on June 22, 2024 • 4 adults

Fishing with Captain Blake and Isaac was a top-notch experience! I cannot say enough great things about them. It was my family's first time fishing on a charter and it was especially thrilling for my dad. We had no idea what to expect, but Captain Blake and Isaac were so helpful and hardworking. Every time that a fish started biting, they were lightning fast and ran over to the tackle. It was such excitement! We caught 19 fish! Captain Blake was thoroughly knowledgeable and skilled. On our way back to shore, Isaac worked diligently on cleaning the fish and we were visited by some very happy seagulls. All in all, it was a 10/10 trip. My family is still talking about it and we cannot wait to go again!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Blake Keulen
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind words Amy!

FAQs about Storm Force Sportfishing LLC

Storm Force Sportfishing LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $790 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekday 1-6 Per (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $790 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekday 1-6 Per (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Storm Force Sportfishing LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Storm Force Sportfishing LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Storm Force Sportfishing LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Storm Force Sportfishing LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Storm Force Sportfishing LLC include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Blake Keulen
Blake Keulen
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2022
Captain Blake Keulen would like to invite you aboard the Storm Force for some of the most exciting, heart-pumping, drag-screaming, and arm-wrenching fishing for Salmon and Trout in North America. While safety is the captain's number one concern on the Storm Force, his second priority is to work as hard as possible to provide you and your crew with as much action and joy as possible. The captain's experience dates back to working for his father and other Great Lakes captains as a 3rd generation Great Lakes angler in the family. He's been chartering and fishing the great lakes for the last 14 years. Coupled with youth, energy, years of experience, and rigging the Storm Force for safe, comfortable, and tournament-style fishing, Captain Blake believes it will provide a fantastic time for the most experienced and novice guests alike.
Blake Keulen
Blake Keulen
Fully verified
32
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Captain Blake Keulen would like to invite you aboard the Storm Force for some of the most exciting, heart-pumping, drag-screaming, and arm-wrenching fishing for Salmon and Trout in North America. While safety is the captain's number one concern on the Storm Force, his second priority is to work as hard as possible to provide you and your crew with as much action and joy as possible. The captain's experience dates back to working for his father and other Great Lakes captains as a 3rd generation Great Lakes angler in the family. He's been chartering and fishing the great lakes for the last 14 years. Coupled with youth, energy, years of experience, and rigging the Storm Force for safe, comfortable, and tournament-style fishing, Captain Blake believes it will provide a fantastic time for the most experienced and novice guests alike.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • First trip ever
    Robert  F.
    Robert F.
  • King Slayer
    Joseph L.
    Joseph L.
  • Great trip
    Douglas K.
    Douglas K.
  • We got SO MANY FISH
    Randall S.
    Randall S.
  • PERFECT DAY
    Rebecca Q.
    Rebecca Q.
  • Perfect!
    Alex N.
    Alex N.
  • FRIGGIN AWESOME
    Jay B.
    Jay B.
  • Awesome experience
    Hector H.
    Hector H.
  • Half day with captain Blake
    Craig H.
    Craig H.
  • Friday fun fishing Day
    Cynthia C.
    Cynthia C.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 425HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You keep catch

How you can pay

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Winthrop Harbor right now

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

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