Twenty Four VII Charters 

5.0/5 (98 reviews)
 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States

Twenty Four VII Charters 

Winthrop Harbor, IL, United States
40 ft
6
5.0/5 (98 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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5 – hour charter
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM) – Flexible Time
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 3 - Nov 7
US $900
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 3 - Nov 7
US $900
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 3 - Nov 7
US $1,200
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 3 - Nov 7
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (102)

What anglers say

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

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Carlos Conaway
Carlos Conaway
us
Aurora, IL, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Good fishing and great people
5 – hour charter on September 1, 20254 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.

Ed Daraskevich
Ed Daraskevich
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2022
9 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time fishing! Captain Frank was a pleasure to fish with!
Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time on June 20, 20266 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

Ronald Rynes
Ronald Rynes
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great adventure
5 – hour charter on July 28, 20253 adults1 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, 20235 adults1 child

James Diamond
James Diamond
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fun in the Sun
Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time on May 7, 20233 adults3 children

We booked a last minute trip with 24 VII Charters, and I’ll definitely be back. Captains Frank and Harley set up everything for us, so we spent our time enjoying the amenities and helping to reel in the coho salmon when they took the bait. We caught 15 fish in about four hours!! Captain Frank has it all figured out. The fishing boat is huge with a comfortable seating area which was perfect for my kids, and the deck is spacious so it’s easy to have 2 or 3 people reeling in fish at the same time. Trust the reviews, this charter is worth every penny.

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

Thank you for your business James we appreciate your review and we also hope that your family comes and visits us in the future thank you again.

FAQs about Twenty Four VII Charters

Twenty Four VII Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - 5 – hour charter (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 5 – hour charter - 5:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) – Flexible Time (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 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
Twenty Four VII Charters

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States

62 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
188 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2015
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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.

62 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
188 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2015
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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

  • Good fishing and great people
    Carlos C.
    Carlos C.
  • Great adventure
    Ronald R.
    Ronald R.
  • Great boat great Captain
    Lars R.
    Lars R.
  • Great time !!!!!
    Sherman R.
    Sherman R.
  • August fishing trip
    Jeremiah P.
    Jeremiah P.
  • Cheers to captain Frank
    Aris G.
    Aris G.
  • Awesome morning with Frank!!
    Josh S.
    Josh S.
  • Family fun catching fish.
    Robert E.
    Robert E.
  • Awesome day on the Lake with Twenty Four VII Charters
    David M.
    David M.
  • Limited out
    Timothy F.
    Timothy F.

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.

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
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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