Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc 

5.0/5 (48 reviews)
 55 South Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc 

Waukegan, IL, United States
31 ft
6
5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Hook'd On Fishing Charters, Inc runs fishing trips out of Waukegan and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Come on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle and trolling, based on the species you're targeting. You'll be fishing for Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Salmon, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your boat for the day will be a 31' Tiara Open that comfortably fits up to 5 anglers comfortably at any one time. There is a cabin for personal belonging such as jackets and coolers.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can.

Please keep in mind you'll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Hook'd On Fishing Charters, Inc.

Hook'd On Fishing Charters, Inc runs fishing trips out of Waukegan and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Come on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle and trolling, based on the species you're targeting. You'll be fishing for Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Salmon, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your boat for the day will be a 31' Tiara Open that comfortably fits up to 5 anglers comfortably at any one time. There is a cabin for personal belonging such as jackets and coolers.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can.

Please keep in mind you'll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Hook'd On Fishing Charters, Inc.

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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
48 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (43)

What anglers say

100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

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Thomas DiFrisco
Thomas DiFrisco
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Like We Won the Lottery
2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring on May 30, 20262 adults

Great day out on the water with these guys. Weather was perfect, Capt and Mate we super helpful, and a cooler full of big fish.

Response from Captain

Thomas, Thank you for the awesome review! We had a great time fishing with you and are happy to hear you enjoyed the day as much as we did. Days with great weather, good company, and a cooler full of fish are hard to beat. We truly appreciate you spending your day on the water with us and taking the time to share your experience. Hopefully this was just the first of many trips together, and we’ll have another opportunity to help you fill the cooler again soon! Thanks again, and we’ll save a spot on the boat for you. Captain John & Crew

Paritosh Patel
Paritosh Patel
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!
4 person 5hr. AM Trip on September 14, 20254 adults

Capt. John and his First Mate were a blast to fish with! We had an amazing time out on the water. Our group included a couple of first-timers, and Capt. John was incredibly patient—even after we lost a few catches early on. We ended up maxing out and even had to release the last catch! I would definitely recommend Capt. John and his charter service. Can’t wait to go out again!

Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
4.7
Verified
New
Great Trip
2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring on June 27, 20262 adults

John is a fantastic captain. This was our 2nd trip with him and its something we would like to do every year. We caught 8 Coho Salmon this trip, my sone loves it!

Troy Schultzen
Troy Schultzen
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great fishing experience
5 person 5hr. AM Trip on June 6, 20265 adults

Capt and cree were great! would definitely do it again.

Response from Captain

Thank you, Troy! We appreciate you and your family spending the morning with us. The offshore bite didn’t cooperate early, but we adjusted the game plan, worked back into shallower water, and found a solid coho bite to finish the day with 14 fish in the box. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we’re glad everyone enjoyed the experience. We look forward to fishing with you again soon!

Jeffrey Abraham
Jeffrey Abraham
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
June fishing trip
2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring on June 19, 20262 adults

Trip availability and prices

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5 hour Shared PM trip
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US $450
Shared tour: 2 people
2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
2 person 5hr. AM Trip Summer/Fall
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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Jul 16 - Oct 15 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $625
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 person 5hr. PM Trip Summar/Fall
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Jul 16 - Oct 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $625
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 person 5hr. AM Weekend Trip
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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Apr 15 - Sep 30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 person 5hr. Trip – AM Weekday
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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Apr 1 - Oct 15 (Wed, Thu)
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 person 5hr. PM Trip
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Apr 1 - Jun 15 (Sat, Sun)
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 person 5hr. AM Trip
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 15 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 person 5hr. AM Weekday Trip
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 15 (Wed, Thu)
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 person 5hr. PM Trip
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jul 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 person 5hr. AM Trip
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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Apr 1 - Oct 15 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $825
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 person 5hr. PM Trip
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Apr 1 - Jul 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $825
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 person 5hr. AM Trip
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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Apr 1 - Sep 30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
48 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (43)

What anglers say

100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

Frequently mentioned
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Showing 15 of 48 reviews
Thomas DiFrisco
Thomas DiFrisco
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Like We Won the Lottery
2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring on May 30, 20262 adults

Great day out on the water with these guys. Weather was perfect, Capt and Mate we super helpful, and a cooler full of big fish.

Response from Captain

Thomas, Thank you for the awesome review! We had a great time fishing with you and are happy to hear you enjoyed the day as much as we did. Days with great weather, good company, and a cooler full of fish are hard to beat. We truly appreciate you spending your day on the water with us and taking the time to share your experience. Hopefully this was just the first of many trips together, and we’ll have another opportunity to help you fill the cooler again soon! Thanks again, and we’ll save a spot on the boat for you. Captain John & Crew

Paritosh Patel
Paritosh Patel
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!
4 person 5hr. AM Trip on September 14, 20254 adults

Capt. John and his First Mate were a blast to fish with! We had an amazing time out on the water. Our group included a couple of first-timers, and Capt. John was incredibly patient—even after we lost a few catches early on. We ended up maxing out and even had to release the last catch! I would definitely recommend Capt. John and his charter service. Can’t wait to go out again!

Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
4.7
Verified
New
Great Trip
2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring on June 27, 20262 adults

John is a fantastic captain. This was our 2nd trip with him and its something we would like to do every year. We caught 8 Coho Salmon this trip, my sone loves it!

Troy Schultzen
Troy Schultzen
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great fishing experience
5 person 5hr. AM Trip on June 6, 20265 adults

Capt and cree were great! would definitely do it again.

Response from Captain

Thank you, Troy! We appreciate you and your family spending the morning with us. The offshore bite didn’t cooperate early, but we adjusted the game plan, worked back into shallower water, and found a solid coho bite to finish the day with 14 fish in the box. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we’re glad everyone enjoyed the experience. We look forward to fishing with you again soon!

Jeffrey Abraham
Jeffrey Abraham
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
June fishing trip
2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring on June 19, 20262 adults

FAQs about Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Tiara
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Crusaders
Powered by
2 x 454HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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