Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge 

5.0/5 (57 reviews)
 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613, United States

Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge 

Chicago, IL, United States
39 ft
6
5.0/5 (57 reviews)

Charter Boat Royalty has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Chicago. Having logged many hours, your captain is prepared to put you on fish.

Species like Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting, depending on the time of year. You can expect to do some trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Charter Boat Royalty are fun for all ages, so feel free to make a fun day. Remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a 39' Pacemaker flybridge that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

We work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information available online, or available on the boat you can ask the captain. It's always wise to bring sunblock sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, please avoid glass bottles.

Charter Boat Royalty will make it easy for you to go fishing in Chicago. So, how about booking that trip?

Charter Boat Royalty has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Chicago. Having logged many hours, your captain is prepared to put you on fish.

Species like Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting, depending on the time of year. You can expect to do some trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Charter Boat Royalty are fun for all ages, so feel free to make a fun day. Remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a 39' Pacemaker flybridge that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

We work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information available online, or available on the boat you can ask the captain. It's always wise to bring sunblock sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, please avoid glass bottles.

Charter Boat Royalty will make it easy for you to go fishing in Chicago. So, how about booking that trip?

Charter Boat Royalty
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Charter Boat Royalty
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Earlybird Trolling 5am
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 30
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $980
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Chicago River Fishing 5am
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 30
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
Catfish
Bass (Smallmouth)
US $985
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trolling Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $990
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trolling Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 30
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $1,049
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Sunset Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:15 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 30 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Freshwater Drum
+2
US $1,190
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trolling Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 30
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $1,249
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Sunset Fishing Trolling 6:15pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:15 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Oct 30 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,249
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Fireworks Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:15 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 10 - Sep 5 (Wed, Sat)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Freshwater Drum
+2
US $1,320
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

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What anglers say

98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Ryan Sullivan
Ryan Sullivan
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Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Exceeded Evpectations…Big Time
6 hour Afternoon Trolling 12pm on June 19, 20266 adults

Had a great time and caught a lot of fish. We were concerned about taking the afternoon trip with the sun blazing down but Tim and 1st mate Mitch were able to get us on fish quickly. We had a great day with a ton of laughs and a ton of fish to bring home. The booking was extremely smooth and easy. We will definitely e back and are already talking about booking a fall trip. Thank you very much Tim and Mitch!

Patrick Nevis
Patrick Nevis
Repeat angler
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Epic Trip with Capt Tim!
6 Hour Trolling Trip on July 18, 20256 adults

Beautiful morning for a 6 hour fishing trip trolling on Lake Michigan! Capt Tim got us right on some massive lake trout (17-22 pounders), with a few salmon and a rainbow trout as well. Lots of space on this well equipped boat including a nice flybridge. Fishing was great, beautiful sunrise and great views of Chicago. But the highlight of the trip was Capt Tim and his first mate. They take care of everything while you reel in fish, and teach you along the way. They were great fishermen, but also great to talk with. Capt Tim is hilarious, kept us laughing the whole trip, and had great stories. We will certainly be booking with Capt Tim again!

Janeen Jackson
Janeen Jackson
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Sunset Fishing Trip 🎣
Sunset Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm on May 17, 20266 adults

Booked this sunset trip to celebrate our son’s high school graduation, and it was a great experience! Capt. Tim and his crew were professional, funny, and clearly knew what they were doing. The water was pretty choppy, but Capt. Tim navigated the vessel with ease. The fish weren’t biting much, but we still managed to catch six lake trout weighing between 15-18 lbs. I’ll definitely be booking again!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Vanessa Palmer
Vanessa Palmer
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing!
4 Hour Late Morning Trolling 10am on June 21, 20262 adults2 children

We had a great time fishing on Lake Michigan! Captain Tim was fantastic and the boat was equipped with everything needed and very clean. We caught several fish and had fun!

Dan Hogfelt
Dan Hogfelt
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 12, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 12, 2026

The charter operator canceled 5 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge

Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $980 per group - 4 Hour Earlybird Trolling 5am (4 hours)
  • US $985 per group - Chicago River Fishing 5am (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 4 Hour Trolling Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 4 Hour Trolling Fishing - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 4 Hour Trolling Fishing - 5:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,049 per group - 6 Hour Trolling Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,049 per group - 6 Hour Trolling Trip - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,190 per group - Sunset Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm (4 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing - 10:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing - 11:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing - 12:00 PM (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing - 6:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing - 7:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - 8 Hour Trolling Fishing - 9:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - Sunset Fishing Trolling 6:15pm (4 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group - Fireworks Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a full-size bathroom with flushing porcelain toilet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (My first mate will be with me on most of my trips.)
Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (All trips will be run out of Montrose harbor. We will be on lake Michigan or the Chicago river. )
  • Lake fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Springtime we will be within a couple miles of the harbor. getting into late summer we may be up to 15 miles offshore.)
Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your operator

Charter Boat Royalty
Charter Boat Royalty
Charter Boat Royalty

Chicago, Illinois, United States

ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2023
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.

In the 80's as a kid, I used to watch my dad go fishing along the lakefront and take out boats with his friends. I sometimes got to come with along. As I grew into a teenager, fishing was the last thing on my mind. I became a complete gearhead obsessed with girls and anything with an engine. I worked during high school and had an assortment of jobs. This is where I think I got my bold outgoing personality. I Graduated from Wyoming Tech with an associate's degree in business management and a degree in building race cars and welding. I made it back home buying a house in Schiller Park and I have worked all kinds of jobs. I upgraded to the big lake 'Lake Michigan '' and found where I wanted to be. Coming back to fishing is a great story. I traded a 1954 Chrysler hot-rod for a boat and it came with fishing gear. I never thought I would use the fishing gear, but I did and got addicted to the sport. From there I did many fishing tournaments. I did so well at this, that I then was convinced to get my captain's license and became a fishing captain. After many years learning the charter business I find myself now running my own boat as my full-time job. My hopes and dreams are now to just keep the charter business going. I enjoy meeting many kinds of personalities and keeping the lakefront fun.

Our Team
Tim F.

Tim F.

Captain

Alix M.

Alix M.

First mate

Mitch T.

Mitch T.

First mate

ID & license verified
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2023
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.

In the 80's as a kid, I used to watch my dad go fishing along the lakefront and take out boats with his friends. I sometimes got to come with along. As I grew into a teenager, fishing was the last thing on my mind. I became a complete gearhead obsessed with girls and anything with an engine. I worked during high school and had an assortment of jobs. This is where I think I got my bold outgoing personality. I Graduated from Wyoming Tech with an associate's degree in business management and a degree in building race cars and welding. I made it back home buying a house in Schiller Park and I have worked all kinds of jobs. I upgraded to the big lake 'Lake Michigan '' and found where I wanted to be. Coming back to fishing is a great story. I traded a 1954 Chrysler hot-rod for a boat and it came with fishing gear. I never thought I would use the fishing gear, but I did and got addicted to the sport. From there I did many fishing tournaments. I did so well at this, that I then was convinced to get my captain's license and became a fishing captain. After many years learning the charter business I find myself now running my own boat as my full-time job. My hopes and dreams are now to just keep the charter business going. I enjoy meeting many kinds of personalities and keeping the lakefront fun.

Our Team
Tim F.

Tim F.

Captain

Alix M.

Alix M.

First mate

Mitch T.

Mitch T.

First mate

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

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
39 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Pacemaker
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
All trips will be run out of Montrose harbor. We will be on lake Michigan or the Chicago river.
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Springtime we will be within a couple miles of the harbor. getting into late summer we may be up to 15 miles offshore.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a full-size bathroom with flushing porcelain toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
My first mate will be with me on most of my trips.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Child friendly
Kids are allowed on the boat. We do have youth safety equipment on board at all times.
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 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Chicago 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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