Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter 

4.3/5 (3 reviews)
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 South Harbor Place 55, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter 

Waukegan, IL, United States
33 ft
6
4.3/5 (3 reviews)

Spend the day with Lake Michigan Sportfishing Charter and get hooked on fishing in Waukegan! With Captain Nickolas John at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.licenced charter boat captain out of Waukegan Harbor and Chicago for over 25 years.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, and whatever else takes the bait. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll using light or heavy tackle.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your day begins aboard a 33' Pacemaker sportfishing vessel with space for 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.

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.

It's recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter!

Spend the day with Lake Michigan Sportfishing Charter and get hooked on fishing in Waukegan! With Captain Nickolas John at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.licenced charter boat captain out of Waukegan Harbor and Chicago for over 25 years.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, and whatever else takes the bait. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll using light or heavy tackle.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your day begins aboard a 33' Pacemaker sportfishing vessel with space for 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.

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.

It's recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter!

Nickolas John Wagner
Captain
Nickolas John Wagner
27 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour – Sundowner Weekday Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Friday (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $730
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Friday (5-6 People)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $760
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Friday (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri)
US $790
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip weekend (5-6 People)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
US $820
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4.3
3 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.3
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

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James Pennington
James Pennington
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best King Salmon Day Ever!
5 Hour Trip – Friday (4 MAX) on July 24, 20262 adults1 child

I have salmon fished lakes, rivers and the ocean coast to coast for the past 20 years and today was one for the books. Captain John runs an outstanding operation and kept us on the Kings until we filled a limit. His expertise is unmatched and we will be back for future trips!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Nickolas John Wagner
Response from Captain

Thank you guys it was a pleasure to fish with you guys hope to see you again.

Henry Vicenteno
Henry Vicenteno
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
4 Hour – Sundowner Weekday Special on August 19, 20266 adults

Capt. John was awesome, put us on some kings. we had fun and highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Nickolas John Wagner
Response from Captain

Thanks again was a enjoyable evening on the lake with you guys.

John Collier
John Collier
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2019
6 trips
3.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Nickolas John
5 Hour Trip – Friday (5-6 People) on July 31, 20266 adults

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon

FAQs about Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter

Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour – Sundowner Weekday Special (4 hours)
  • US $730 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Friday (4 MAX) (5 hours)
  • US $760 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Friday (5-6 People) (5 hours)
  • US $790 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Friday (4 MAX) (6 hours)
  • US $820 per group - 6 Hour Trip weekend (5-6 People) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charter include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Nickolas John Wagner
Nickolas John Wagner
Nickolas John Wagner

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

1 Fishing Report
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024

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

1 Fishing Report
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024

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

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

  • Best King Salmon Day Ever!
    James P.
    James P.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2014
Boat manufacturer
Pacemaker
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Omc Chevy
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

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

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Waukegan 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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