Twenty Four VII Charters 

5.0
(99 reviews)
 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States–

Twenty Four VII Charters 

Winthrop Harbor, IL, United States
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40 ft
6
5.0
(99 reviews)

Get aboard Twenty Four VII Charters, and explore fishing out of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, or out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Captain Frank Grider has spent half of his life fishing the productive waters of Lake Michigan, so you can be sure that he'll take you to all the best fishing spots.

You'll be fishing on board his large 40' Pacemaker offshore sportfishing boat, 'Twenty Four VII', powered by twin 385 HP Crusader engines. On board you will find a clean bathroom, and with a 15' beam, the boat has a comfortable and spacious cabin with seating for all. The big back deck is never too crowded, and offers plenty of room for up to 6 anglers to get the most out of their fishing experience.

Flexible morning and afternoon trips are available, with departure times depending on the time of year and seasonality of species, and can be adjusted to accommodate your group's needs.

Some of the species you will target include Chinook and Coho Salmon, as well as Rainbow, Lake, and Brown Trout. Capt. Frank will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, tackle and lures, while you can buy Wisconsin fishing licenses on board for $14 a person.

Every trip will end with the opportunity to take plenty of group and individual photos with your catch. The crew will then clean and bag it for you to take home. Capt. Frank is a younger captain who is highly experienced, and has acquired a lot of knowledge to make your trip as enjoyable and safe as possible.

Let him show you a good time on these waters, and he will keep you coming back to Twenty Four VII Charters time and again!

Get aboard Twenty Four VII Charters, and explore fishing out of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, or out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Captain Frank Grider has spent half of his life fishing the productive waters of Lake Michigan, so you can be sure that he'll take you to all the best fishing spots.

You'll be fishing on board his large 40' Pacemaker offshore sportfishing boat, 'Twenty Four VII', powered by twin 385 HP Crusader engines. On board you will find a clean bathroom, and with a 15' beam, the boat has a comfortable and spacious cabin with seating for all. The big back deck is never too crowded, and offers plenty of room for up to 6 anglers to get the most out of their fishing experience.

Flexible morning and afternoon trips are available, with departure times depending on the time of year and seasonality of species, and can be adjusted to accommodate your group's needs.

Some of the species you will target include Chinook and Coho Salmon, as well as Rainbow, Lake, and Brown Trout. Capt. Frank will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, tackle and lures, while you can buy Wisconsin fishing licenses on board for $14 a person.

Every trip will end with the opportunity to take plenty of group and individual photos with your catch. The crew will then clean and bag it for you to take home. Capt. Frank is a younger captain who is highly experienced, and has acquired a lot of knowledge to make your trip as enjoyable and safe as possible.

Let him show you a good time on these waters, and he will keep you coming back to Twenty Four VII Charters time and again!

Twenty Four VII Charters
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Twenty Four VII Charters
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Half Day Trip (AM) – Flexible Time
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 25
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 25
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 25
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 25
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+2
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
99 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (107)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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David Schaufelberger
David Schaufelberger
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent time!
Half Day Trip (AM) – Flexible Time on September 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Captain Frank was excellent. He handled all the details on board. A couple of us did get some minor seasickness. Take bonine ahead of time and take cold waters not coffee! Still excellent trip. We will be booking again with Twenty Four VII charters!

Twenty Four VII Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for your business and review.

Ed Daraskevich
Ed Daraskevich
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2022
10 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time fishing! Captain Frank was a pleasure to fish with!
Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time on June 20, 2026 • 6 adults

Caught fish on a beachful day on a very comfortable boat. Captain Frank was constantly changing colors, speeds and depths to make sure we put some fish in the cooler. Very knowledgeable charter captain. highly recommend!

Twenty Four VII Charters
Response from Charter operator

Ed thank you for your business and review I am looking forward to having you and your group out on the big pond again in the future. Captain Frank

Carlos Conaway
Carlos Conaway
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Good fishing and great people
5 – hour charter on September 1, 2025 • 4 adults

I went out on chatters many years ago with Captain Frank. And I looked for him a two years ago and didn’t find him. And out of the blue Twenty Four XII charter caught my eye so I decided to book with them and low and behold it was Captain Frank and I was so relieved to know that he was still around it felt like finding an old friend or family member that had moved away because Frank is one the nicest and most knowledgeable folks you’ll ever meet. And besides that we’ve been fortunate to always catch fish when we’ve been on his boat. Down to earth great captain and an even better person. Highly recommend Twenty Four XII.

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Lake Trout
Twenty Four VII Charters
Response from Charter operator

Carlos thank you for your business and review. Likewise things like us meeting again are the things in this business that keep me going strong. You have an awesome family and I cant wait till our next fishing charter together. Thank you again for all the kind words see you next time.

Ronald Rynes
Ronald Rynes
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great adventure
5 – hour charter on July 28, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

Captain Frank contacted me after booking and suggested we fish out of Kenosha because he felt the fishing would be better. We did go to Kenosha and had a great time with my 3 grandsons. We didn’t have the best fishing conditions (90’s, no wind and clear water) but the fish did their part and we came home with 18 fish, just 2 short of the limit. We did have about 8 other hook ups we weren’t able to land too. Others on the lake at the time did not have similar results. He works hard to ensure you are successful and have a good time. He is a good coach and is patient. In short he knows his stuff. Anyone thinking of taking a fishing charter should give Captain Frank Twenty Four VII Charters a try. I don’t believe you will be disappointed.

Twenty Four VII Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for your business and review Ronald

Jeff Finch
Jeff Finch
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Frank
5 – hour charter on July 26, 2023 • 5 adults • 1 child

FAQs about Twenty Four VII Charters

Twenty Four VII Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) – Flexible Time (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip (PM) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Twenty Four VII Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Twenty Four VII Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Twenty Four VII Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Twenty Four VII Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Twenty Four VII Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Your operator

Twenty Four VII Charters
Twenty Four VII Charters
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States
62 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
189 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2015
Captain Frank has spent over half of his life on the waters of Lake Michigan trolling for Salmon and Trout. Trolling with down riggers, surface planers, diving planers, and long lines, he maximizes the potential for a catch on every trip. Together with his team, Capt. Frank never gets tired of seeing a customer thrilled and excited when fighting a powerful fish and reeling in a delicious catch to take home.
Twenty Four VII Charters
Twenty Four VII Charters
Fully verified
62
reports
189
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Captain Frank has spent over half of his life on the waters of Lake Michigan trolling for Salmon and Trout. Trolling with down riggers, surface planers, diving planers, and long lines, he maximizes the potential for a catch on every trip. Together with his team, Capt. Frank never gets tired of seeing a customer thrilled and excited when fighting a powerful fish and reeling in a delicious catch to take home.

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
Pink Salmon
Pink 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

  • A variety of fish, including Salmon and Lake Trout, displayed on a catch board, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    David S.
    David S.
    Captain Frank was excellent. He handled all the details on board. A couple of us did get some minor seasickness. Take bonine ahead of time and take cold waters not coffee! Still excellent trip. We will be booking again with Twenty Four VII charters!
  • A cooler filled with multiple Salmon, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    April and May are 2 of most consistent months of our season for salmon dont miss the bost now for best available dates and time slots.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout aboard a fishing charter, with clear blue skies and water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    The deep water lake trout are waiting for us this time of the season book a 6 hour or 8 hour trip and try your luck at these deep water fish.
  • A proud angler displaying a large fish aboard a boat, enjoying a successful day of fishing on the open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Coho Salmon
    Carlos C.
    Carlos C.
    I went out on chatters many years ago with Captain Frank. And I looked for him a two years ago and didn’t find him. And out of the blue Twenty Four XII charter caught my eye so I decided to book with them and low and behold it was Captain Frank and I was so relieved to know that he was still around it felt like finding an old friend or family member that had moved away because Frank is one the nicest and most knowledgeable folks you’ll ever meet. And besides that we’ve been fortunate to always catch fish when we’ve been on his boat. Down to earth great captain and an even better person. Highly recommend Twenty Four XII.
  • A group of five anglers proudly displaying their catch of salmon on the deck of a charter boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    We have been catching a great mixed bag of salmon and trout consisting of coho, salmon, king, salmon, lake, trout, and rainbow trout.
  • A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of salmon on a fishing charter, with the ocean in the background.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Ronald R.
    Ronald R.
    Captain Frank contacted me after booking and suggested we fish out of Kenosha because he felt the fishing would be better. We did go to Kenosha and had a great time with my 3 grandsons. We didn’t have the best fishing conditions (90’s, no wind and clear water) but the fish did their part and we came home with 18 fish, just 2 short of the limit. We did have about 8 other hook ups we weren’t able to land too. Others on the lake at the time did not have similar results. He works hard to ensure you are successful and have a good time. He is a good coach and is patient. In short he knows his stuff. Anyone thinking of taking a fishing charter should give Captain Frank Twenty Four VII Charters a try. I don’t believe you will be disappointed.
  • A collection of freshly caught salmon displayed on a catch board aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Lars R.
    Lars R.
    Captain put us on the fish! Caught 1st one while he was getting the second line in! Overall great trip, lots of room in the boat! Caught lots of fish!!
  • A father and son duo actively fishing on a charter boat, enjoying a sunny day on calm waters.
    Todd L.
    Todd L.
    Captain Frank was excellent. He was able to put us on fish throughout the trip. Glad we went out of Kenosha where the fishing was better.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    King salmon been screaming drags aboard the Twenty Four VII. Book your summer or fall trip now. Early mornings are recommended for the best chance to catch king salmon.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of salmon on the deck of a fishing boat, enjoying a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Coho salmon are filling up our coolers daily don’t wait to book. We will be chasing the schools of coho salmon till roughly around the Fourth of July.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Pacemaker Sportfisherman
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 385HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

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

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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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
Disabled accessible

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 Winthrop Harbor 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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