Top Dog Charters
+189Come fishing for Salmon & Trout on Lake Michigan (departing Belmont harbor Chicago). Captain Jason has 45 + years experience Charter Fishing Lake Michigan.
There are 5 species of fish often caught, brown, rainbow & lake trout & coho & king Salmon. Pink & Atlantic Salmon are in Lake but rarely caught.
We have the latest suite of Garmin fish finding electronics, three graphs, chart plotters, regular 2 D, & live view, sonar, & radar. We use Shimano Telora rods & Tekota reels kept full with the best line & terminal tackle. Cannon Tournament Series downriggers pair via blue tooth to our Fish Hawk speed & temperature probe (surface & down troll).
For your enjoyment, bring along your favorite playlist (smart phone) & pair up with our Fusion marine entertainment system, bluetooth capable stereo, listen to your music while we fish. Kids Welcome.
Safety is our #1 priority, going above & beyond US Coast Guard & state DNR regulation requirements. Ask Captain for more info on safety features. Bring what you want to eat & drink & a cooler to take your catch home. Yes we fillet your catch, it is customary to tip Captain & crew. We do not gut/steak fish. You may take your fish home whole. Captain is a skilled artist, if you have a catch you’d like to remember, ask him about painting your fish in Japanese style!
You’ll be trolling from our 2008 Tiara 3000 open sportfishing model, at 33 feet overall in length it has the widest beam in it’s category, at 12.5 feet. There is a toilet on board for your convenience. You will need to purchase a local IL fishing license & Salmon stamp before the trip. One day licenses are available online plan ahead.
Bring soft soled shoes, sunglasses and a windbreaker/rain jacket & hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, please avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. No bananas. We are a drug free boat. Captain & crew must take random drug tests. c’mon lets go, call us today & book a trip!!! Downpayment required to reserve your date.
Captain
Jason Baldwin
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FAQs about Top Dog Charters
What are the trip rates for Top Dog Charters?
Top Dog Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $450 per person - 8 Hour Trip – TOURNAMENT CREW for 1 (8 hours)
- US $799 per group - Spcl Weekday 1 person MAX Afternoon (5 hours)
- US $799 per group - Special Weekdy 1 person MAX Morning (5 hours)
- US $885 per group - Spcl Weekday 2 people MAX Afternoon (5 hours)
- US $885 per group - Special Weekdy 2 people MAX Morning (5 hours)
- US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip – TOURNAMENT CREW for 2 (8 hours)
- US $995 per group - 5 Hr Trip Weekday Afternoon 6 max (5 hours)
- US $1,095 per group - 5 Hr Trip Weekday MORNING 6 Max (5 hours)
- US $1,095 per group - 5 Hr Trip WEEKEND AFTERNOON 6 Max (5 hours)
- US $1,145 per group - 6 Hr Trip Weekday AFTERNOON 6 Max (6 hours)
- US $1,145 per group - 6 Hr Trip Weekday MORNING 6 Max (6 hours)
- US $1,195 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Weekend MORNING 6 Max (5 hours)
- US $1,295 per group - 6 Hr Trip Weekend AFTERNOON 6 Max (6 hours)
- US $1,295 per group - 6 Hr Trip Weekend MORNING 6 Max (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 8 Hour Trip – TOURNAMENT CREW for 3 (8 hours)
- US $1,495 per group - HOLIDAY TRIP JULY 3 or 5 MORNING (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - CHICAGO AIR & WATER SHOW FRIDAY 4HR (4 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Chicago air & water show SATURDAY (4 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Chicago air & water show SUNDAY (4 hours)
- US $12,400 per day per group - TOURNAMENT SPECIAL 3 people 6 days (6 days)
Which amenities are available onboard with Top Dog Charters?
When you book a trip with Top Dog Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Multimedia System
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Top Dog Charters?
Trips booked with Top Dog Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (It is customary to tip crew )
What types of fishing does Top Dog Charters offer?
Top Dog Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Lake Fishing (Lake Michigan)
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Top Dog Charters offer?
Top Dog Charters offers the following fishing technique:
- Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Top Dog Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Top Dog Charters include:
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Atlantic)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
Meet your captain
Chicago, Illinois, United States
I've been fishing since I was a small kid. My Grandfather and Uncles taught and helped me catch my first panfish. My father took me on a canoe / camping / fishing trip to Michigan when I was very young for trout, from there I quickly learned and started doing a lot on my own. Neighbors took me along when I was 12 or 13 to Canada for pike, walleye, small mouths and Lakers. Caught my first salmon off of my sail boat at about age 13 or 14, an 18 pounder. Became a first mate on Salmon Charters in Grand Haven, MI. Fished as a captain on Chinook pier in Grand Haven and in Saugatuck and fished many tournaments during that time, several on some iconic Great Lakes Captains winning boats. Later I Captained boats out of St. Joseph, MI and various other ports. I have fun fished all over the USA and other areas. I was one of the youngest Captains on Lake Michigan in the 80's and 90's getting my 1st Captains license at age 19. I logged over 7,000 hours in my 20's and countless hours since. I have a near Coastal 6 pack (can operate 100 miles from shore in any State of the US). I've commercial fished in Alaska for Salmon and fished many different Oceans, lakes and species of fish worldwide. Come take a trip with me on our beautiful newer Tiara, I promise to work very hard to make your trip enjoyable and successful. I am meticulous in keeping the boat and gear, safe and in great clean working order. Book & come fish with us today. Thank you for reading our profile. Capt JB
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
How you can fish
Trolling
What's on board
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Ice Box
Radar
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
It is customary to tip crew
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Listing policies
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
How to pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Chicago right now
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)