Top Dog Charters
Top Dog Charters
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Come fish for Salmon & Trout on Lake Michigan departing from Belmont Harbor in Chicago! Captain Jason brings 45+ years of Lake Michigan charter fishing experience & knows where to find the fish. Kids are always welcome!
Lake Michigan is home to 5 popular game species regularly caught on our trips: King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, & Lake Trout. Pink & Atlantic Salmon also swim these waters, but are rarely caught.
You'll fish aboard our 33' 2008 Tiara 3000 open Sport fisherman featuring the widest beam in its class at 12.5 feet for a comfortable, stable ride. For convenience, It includes a private toilet. Top Dog is the fastest inboard boat in Chicago, spend your time fishing, not running to & from the grounds.
We use the best equipment & electronics maximizing your success on the water. Garmin electronics, 3 graphs, chart plotter, live-view sonar, radar etc. Our Shimano rods & reels are 2nd to none, Ande & Maxima line, & Cannon Tournament Series downriggers paired w/ Fish Hawk speed & temperature systems help keep us on & catching fish.
Relax while you fish, pair your smartphone to our Fusion marine Bluetooth stereo system & enjoy your favorite playlist during the trip.
Safety is our #1 priority. We go above and beyond all U.S. Coast Guard & Illinois DNR safety requirements. Ask Captain Jason about the boat's many safety features. Our vessel is also drug free, & Captain & crew participate in random drug testing.
Bring your favorite food and drinks, plus a cooler for your catch. We fillet your fish at the dock for easy transport home. (We do not gut or steak fish, but you may keep them whole if preferred.) It is customary to tip the Captain & crew for their hard work.
Captain Jason is also a skilled artist! If you land a memorable catch, ask about having your fish painted in traditional Japanese style artwork.
Please bring soft-soled shoes, sunglasses, a hat, & a windbreaker / rain jacket. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, please no bottle
Come fish for Salmon & Trout on Lake Michigan departing from Belmont Harbor in Chicago! Captain Jason brings 45+ years of Lake Michigan charter fishing experience & knows where to find the fish. Kids are always welcome!
Lake Michigan is home to 5 popular game species regularly caught on our trips: King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, & Lake Trout. Pink & Atlantic Salmon also swim these waters, but are rarely caught.
You'll fish aboard our 33' 2008 Tiara 3000 open Sport fisherman featuring the widest beam in its class at 12.5 feet for a comfortable, stable ride. For convenience, It includes a private toilet. Top Dog is the fastest inboard boat in Chicago, spend your time fishing, not running to & from the grounds.
We use the best equipment & electronics maximizing your success on the water. Garmin electronics, 3 graphs, chart plotter, live-view sonar, radar etc. Our Shimano rods & reels are 2nd to none, Ande & Maxima line, & Cannon Tournament Series downriggers paired w/ Fish Hawk speed & temperature systems help keep us on & catching fish.
Relax while you fish, pair your smartphone to our Fusion marine Bluetooth stereo system & enjoy your favorite playlist during the trip.
Safety is our #1 priority. We go above and beyond all U.S. Coast Guard & Illinois DNR safety requirements. Ask Captain Jason about the boat's many safety features. Our vessel is also drug free, & Captain & crew participate in random drug testing.
Bring your favorite food and drinks, plus a cooler for your catch. We fillet your fish at the dock for easy transport home. (We do not gut or steak fish, but you may keep them whole if preferred.) It is customary to tip the Captain & crew for their hard work.
Captain Jason is also a skilled artist! If you land a memorable catch, ask about having your fish painted in traditional Japanese style artwork.
Please bring soft-soled shoes, sunglasses, a hat, & a windbreaker / rain jacket. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, please no bottle
Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (28)
All reviews (9)
Took my grandson (14 years old) and his aunt out for a day of real fishing. We're all novices to the sport of fishing, catching only bluegills and a few bass in a small pond. But this was the "big time" on Lake Michigan. Capt Jason and his crew made every effort for us to catch fish...... and they came thru!!!! He gave us instructions on how to work the fish and how to reel in the catch; it was a workout!!!! We caught some good size Lake Trout and some salmon. It was a day and a trip that we'll never forget!!! We're already talking about another trip with Capt Jason later this season or early next year, setting our sites on catching some more big ones!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such an incredible experience with Top Dog Fishing Charter! I brought my 15-year-old son and his friend, and it was hands down one of the highlights of their summer. From the moment we stepped on the boat, the crew made us feel welcome, safe, and completely taken care of. The captain was not only professional and experienced, but also patient and fun—he took the time to teach the boys some new techniques and kept the energy high the entire trip. They were both absolutely thrilled to catch some amazing fish and learn so much along the way. It’s not easy to impress teenagers, but Top Dog delivered a day they’ll be talking about for a long time. Highly recommend for families, especially if you’re looking for something memorable and exciting for your teens. We’ll definitely be back!
Thank you so much for booking a day on the water with us, we are so happy we could be a part of you and your sons (and his friend) memories. Also thank you for the good review, kind words and attention to the standard that I strive to maintain... not only in service and catching fish, but, in safety and also just having a fun time. Hope to see you back again some day soon. Give us a call any time. Capt JB.
Jason & Mike worked together like a team. The fishing was tough. However they kept after it. Different colors, changing depths, reversing direction… Then in the last hour it turned on with 5 more fish. Our last one was a 20 lbs Lake Trout. It took 20 minutes to get it in the boat. Those 2 worked hard and it made the difference of us catching 1-2 versus 7 on a tough day. Wonderful boat, great equipment, and good company. Would highly recommend this charter with Top Dog!
David, thank you much, we enjoyed working hard to make sure you and your crew had a great time out on the water. We appreciated you and your guys patience and positivity. We finally made it all come together for a successful day. Come fish / hunt with us anytime, I hope it's soon. Captain Jason
Screaming from the rooftops that Top Dog Charters is the best! Captain Jason Baldwin and Jacques (or as we all called him, Son) were fantastic! Their energy, passion, dedication and hard work to ensure that we understood all aspects of the trip (equipment, technology, techniques, types of fish caught) were amazing and they were more than happy to answer all our questions. They worked tirelessly to get us setup to successfully catch fish and we appreciated every bit of it. We lost some but we caught a lot more than we lost. Let me also mention how clean they kept the charter, always spraying down after every catch. Grateful that they also cleaned, filleted and packed our catch. They definitely go the extra mile!! Thank you so much for making our first fishing trip and our Dad’s Father’s Day so special. We wish you much success and highly recommend you to all!
Cynthia, thank you so much for booking us on Fathers Day. I really appreciate your kind words and review, thank you so much. I'm very happy your Dad caught 3 different species of fish, that is not always possible. Jacques and I enjoyed your family and hope you come back again sometime soon. So happy you had a wonderful time, and appreciated our efforts. Thank you for your generosity, come back fishing with us any time. Sincerely, Capt. Jason and.... my son, :) Jacques
We consider ourselves lucky that we've got on Captain Jason's fishing adventure. He is so skilled, and fast reacting and knowledgeable. Couldn't get anyone better! Besides the thing that our son caught a lot of fish, we just enjoyed the boat ( very nice and clean) and the great company. Arthur is saying:"Thank you for this experience and for letting me catch a huge fish!" Highly recommend trying it for yourself.
Tatiana thank you for the kind words. You and your family were wonderful and easy. I'm so happy we helped make your sons birthday memorable. He did awesome on the big fish (a fast learner). Come fish with me anytime. Capt. Jason
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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (28)
All reviews (9)
Took my grandson (14 years old) and his aunt out for a day of real fishing. We're all novices to the sport of fishing, catching only bluegills and a few bass in a small pond. But this was the "big time" on Lake Michigan. Capt Jason and his crew made every effort for us to catch fish...... and they came thru!!!! He gave us instructions on how to work the fish and how to reel in the catch; it was a workout!!!! We caught some good size Lake Trout and some salmon. It was a day and a trip that we'll never forget!!! We're already talking about another trip with Capt Jason later this season or early next year, setting our sites on catching some more big ones!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such an incredible experience with Top Dog Fishing Charter! I brought my 15-year-old son and his friend, and it was hands down one of the highlights of their summer. From the moment we stepped on the boat, the crew made us feel welcome, safe, and completely taken care of. The captain was not only professional and experienced, but also patient and fun—he took the time to teach the boys some new techniques and kept the energy high the entire trip. They were both absolutely thrilled to catch some amazing fish and learn so much along the way. It’s not easy to impress teenagers, but Top Dog delivered a day they’ll be talking about for a long time. Highly recommend for families, especially if you’re looking for something memorable and exciting for your teens. We’ll definitely be back!
Thank you so much for booking a day on the water with us, we are so happy we could be a part of you and your sons (and his friend) memories. Also thank you for the good review, kind words and attention to the standard that I strive to maintain... not only in service and catching fish, but, in safety and also just having a fun time. Hope to see you back again some day soon. Give us a call any time. Capt JB.
Jason & Mike worked together like a team. The fishing was tough. However they kept after it. Different colors, changing depths, reversing direction… Then in the last hour it turned on with 5 more fish. Our last one was a 20 lbs Lake Trout. It took 20 minutes to get it in the boat. Those 2 worked hard and it made the difference of us catching 1-2 versus 7 on a tough day. Wonderful boat, great equipment, and good company. Would highly recommend this charter with Top Dog!
David, thank you much, we enjoyed working hard to make sure you and your crew had a great time out on the water. We appreciated you and your guys patience and positivity. We finally made it all come together for a successful day. Come fish / hunt with us anytime, I hope it's soon. Captain Jason
Screaming from the rooftops that Top Dog Charters is the best! Captain Jason Baldwin and Jacques (or as we all called him, Son) were fantastic! Their energy, passion, dedication and hard work to ensure that we understood all aspects of the trip (equipment, technology, techniques, types of fish caught) were amazing and they were more than happy to answer all our questions. They worked tirelessly to get us setup to successfully catch fish and we appreciated every bit of it. We lost some but we caught a lot more than we lost. Let me also mention how clean they kept the charter, always spraying down after every catch. Grateful that they also cleaned, filleted and packed our catch. They definitely go the extra mile!! Thank you so much for making our first fishing trip and our Dad’s Father’s Day so special. We wish you much success and highly recommend you to all!
Cynthia, thank you so much for booking us on Fathers Day. I really appreciate your kind words and review, thank you so much. I'm very happy your Dad caught 3 different species of fish, that is not always possible. Jacques and I enjoyed your family and hope you come back again sometime soon. So happy you had a wonderful time, and appreciated our efforts. Thank you for your generosity, come back fishing with us any time. Sincerely, Capt. Jason and.... my son, :) Jacques
We consider ourselves lucky that we've got on Captain Jason's fishing adventure. He is so skilled, and fast reacting and knowledgeable. Couldn't get anyone better! Besides the thing that our son caught a lot of fish, we just enjoyed the boat ( very nice and clean) and the great company. Arthur is saying:"Thank you for this experience and for letting me catch a huge fish!" Highly recommend trying it for yourself.
Tatiana thank you for the kind words. You and your family were wonderful and easy. I'm so happy we helped make your sons birthday memorable. He did awesome on the big fish (a fast learner). Come fish with me anytime. Capt. Jason
