Book your next trip with Playin’ Hooky Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Waukegan, Lake Michigan, located within 30 miles of Chicago, for more!
These waters are known for Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Trips with Playin’ Hooky Charters are open to the whole family, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You’re welcome to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
Your adventure begins aboard a 33’ Pacemaker sportfishing vessel that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.
A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn’t you rather be fishing with Playin’ Hooky Charters?
Captain
Nickolas John Wagner
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Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Capt. John is experienced in navigating the waters of Waukegan, Illinois and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and trout
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Fish cleaning available
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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.