Abby Fishing Charters

5.0/5 (27 reviews)

55 South Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States–

Waukegan, IL, United States

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34 ft

5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Based out of Waukegan, Abby Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. Andy aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! You can expect to utilize the trolling technique on your adventure. You're looking at 5 to 6-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Salmon, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 34' Trojan boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. You may bring whatever you like to eat and drink. And remember to bring a cooler to take the nice fillets home with you.

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 make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

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

Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Abby Fishing Charters.

Based out of Waukegan, Abby Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

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 make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

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

Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Abby Fishing Charters.

Popular features

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Rating

5.0

27 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

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Shelley Benson

Member since 2025

5.0

A great day on Lake Michigan with Abby Fishing Charter!

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on August 4, 2025

This was such a great adventure for us first-timers on a fishing boat! Captain Andy and co-captain Scott were so helpful and educational. We learned technique, about fishing in the great lakes, types of fish, and how fish are replenished. It was a good day for us and we took home a great haul. The boat is clean and well equipped, and Andy cleans and fillets all the fish. We can't wait to do it again in 2026!

Reported catch:

Michael Kochanski

Illinois, US

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Member since 2025

4.7

Verified

Great Experience!

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on June 28, 2025 • 2 adults

I chartered a 6 hour boat with 5 of my friends (all in our late 20s) with Captain Andy and it was a great experience.
Andy was very responsive in setting up our trip and worked with us to understand what we were looking to catch to ensure we had a great experience He is knowledgeable about where to fish and a pleasure to charter a trip with. He is very easy to talk to, and works hard to ensure you catch as much fish as you can while having a great time. I would recommend if you are looking for a fun, laid back day on the lake.

Reported catch:

Andrew Lukaszczyk

Illinois, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

April fishing trip

5 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 6, APRIL ONLY on April 24, 2026 • 3 adults

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 25, 2026

It was a pleasure having you guys out.  i hope you can come again 

Thanks again 

Captain Andy 

Hector Villa

Chicago, IL, US

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Member since 2023

4.7

Verified

Awesome time.

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on July 19, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

Captain Andrew was very knowledgeable and even though fish were scarce he was able to put us on a few giant salmon we got a total of around 40 pounds of filet. Definitely going again in the spring. Thank you to Scott also you were  on it.

Peter Odell

Member since 2025

5.0

Great trip with Andy

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on July 28, 2025

Captain Andy put us on fish right away 
Great day! 
Will book again next year!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 29, 2025

You guys were a great and experienced crew.  It was a pleasure to have you out today .  I look forward to future trips 

Andy

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3, MAY-JUNE 18''

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Jun 18 (Wed, Thu)

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

5 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 3, MAY-JUNE 18''

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Jun 18 (Wed, Thu)

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

5 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, APRIL ONLY

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Apr 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $650

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $650

Entire boat: up to 6 people

5 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 6, APRIL ONLY

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Apr 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $650

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $650

Entire boat: up to 6 people

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 3, MAY-AUG 31

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Aug 31 (Wed, Thu)

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

6 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 3, MAY-JUNE 18

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Jun 18 (Thu)

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

5 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-JUNE 18'

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Jun 18 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

5 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 6, MAY-JUNE 18

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Jun 18 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $800

Entire boat: up to 4 people

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Aug 31 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $840

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $840

Entire boat: up to 4 people

6 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 6, MAY-JUNE 18

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Jun 18 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)

US $840

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $840

Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0

27 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

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Shelley Benson

Member since 2025

5.0

A great day on Lake Michigan with Abby Fishing Charter!

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on August 4, 2025

This was such a great adventure for us first-timers on a fishing boat! Captain Andy and co-captain Scott were so helpful and educational. We learned technique, about fishing in the great lakes, types of fish, and how fish are replenished. It was a good day for us and we took home a great haul. The boat is clean and well equipped, and Andy cleans and fillets all the fish. We can't wait to do it again in 2026!

Reported catch:

Michael Kochanski

Illinois, US

Member since 2025

4.7

Verified

Great Experience!

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on June 28, 2025 • 2 adults

I chartered a 6 hour boat with 5 of my friends (all in our late 20s) with Captain Andy and it was a great experience.
Andy was very responsive in setting up our trip and worked with us to understand what we were looking to catch to ensure we had a great experience He is knowledgeable about where to fish and a pleasure to charter a trip with. He is very easy to talk to, and works hard to ensure you catch as much fish as you can while having a great time. I would recommend if you are looking for a fun, laid back day on the lake.

Reported catch:

Andrew Lukaszczyk

Illinois, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

April fishing trip

5 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 6, APRIL ONLY on April 24, 2026 • 3 adults

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 25, 2026

It was a pleasure having you guys out.  i hope you can come again 

Thanks again 

Captain Andy 

Hector Villa

Chicago, IL, US

Member since 2023

4.7

Verified

Awesome time.

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on July 19, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

Captain Andrew was very knowledgeable and even though fish were scarce he was able to put us on a few giant salmon we got a total of around 40 pounds of filet. Definitely going again in the spring. Thank you to Scott also you were  on it.

Peter Odell

Member since 2025

5.0

Great trip with Andy

6 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 6, MAY-AUG 31 on July 28, 2025

Captain Andy put us on fish right away 
Great day! 
Will book again next year!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 29, 2025

You guys were a great and experienced crew.  It was a pleasure to have you out today .  I look forward to future trips 

Andy

FAQs about Abby Fishing Charters

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Boat category

Yachts

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

34 ft

Year built

1987

Boat manufacturer

Trojan

Boat type

Cruiser

Engine model

Crusader

2 x 350HP

Max cruising speed

23 knots

Abby Fishing Charters

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All reviews (27)

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Rating

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FAQs about Abby Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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