Personal Best Sport Fishing 3 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 Yacht Club Drive 1, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States

Personal Best Sport Fishing 3 

Winthrop Harbor, IL, United States
21 ft
3
5.0/5 (3 reviews)

If you're ready to try fishing in Winthrop Harbor, look no further than Personal Best Sport Fishing. With Captain Dave at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, it's common to troll using light tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your boat for the day is a 21' Crestliner Raptor 2100 aluminum fishing boat that holds up to 3 passengers. It has downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you.

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 never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Personal Best Sport Fishing, feel free to send Capt. Dave a message down below.

If you're ready to try fishing in Winthrop Harbor, look no further than Personal Best Sport Fishing. With Captain Dave at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, it's common to troll using light tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your boat for the day is a 21' Crestliner Raptor 2100 aluminum fishing boat that holds up to 3 passengers. It has downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you.

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 never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Personal Best Sport Fishing, feel free to send Capt. Dave a message down below.

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Weekday
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 AM, 5:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour 2 person Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - May 30
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Weekend
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
3 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Rome Marsaglia
Rome Marsaglia
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
BEST TRIP
6 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM) on June 12, 20262 adults

We crushed it out there all thanks to Dave! we were hauling in big fish left and right and had a double up that due to his hustle we were able to reel both in at once. i would reccomend Dave to anyone looking to fish

Personal Best Sport  Fishing
Response from Captain

Rome - It was a blast fishingneith yiu and Alex! We look forward to fishing with yiu later in the season! 🎣

John Chwatko
John Chwatko
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip
4 Hour 2 person Trip – Weekday on May 15, 20263 adults

Captain Dave is top notch professional in his field. Had a great time caught lots of fish

Personal Best Sport  Fishing
Response from Captain

Thanks for fishing with us, John! looking forward to having you out later in the year! Capt. Dave

Bobby Bailey
Bobby Bailey
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
June 20, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on June 20, 2026

The charter operator canceled 23 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Personal Best Sport Fishing 3

Personal Best Sport Fishing 3 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour 2 person Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour 2 person Trip - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Weekday (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Weekday - 5:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Weekend (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Weekend - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekday (AM) - 11:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekend (AM) - 11:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Weekend (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Personal Best Sport Fishing 3, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin 8612xsv
  • Fishfinder Garmin 8612xsv
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Garmin
  • Ice box Cooler
  • Radar Garmin
Trips booked with Personal Best Sport Fishing 3 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There's no charge for fish cleaning/filleting. We send you home with fresh ready to eat fillets. )
Personal Best Sport Fishing 3 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Early spring were pretty close to shore. Maybe a mile out or less. Although as the season progress we may go a few miles out to find top quality fish. )
Personal Best Sport Fishing 3 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Personal Best Sport Fishing 3 include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Personal Best Sport  Fishing
Personal Best Sport  Fishing
Personal Best Sport Fishing

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2025

Capt. Dave is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure out on the Lake Michigan waters of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout and Brown Trout. Come on out and see if you can't catch your Personal Best with Capt. Dave Johnson ???

Our Team
Dave J.

Dave J.

Captain

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2025

Capt. Dave is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure out on the Lake Michigan waters of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Using trolling, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Lake Trout and Brown Trout. Come on out and see if you can't catch your Personal Best with Capt. Dave Johnson ???

Our Team
Dave J.

Dave J.

Captain

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Crestliner
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Early spring were pretty close to shore. Maybe a mile out or less. Although as the season progress we may go a few miles out to find top quality fish.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin 8612xsv
Fishfinder
Garmin 8612xsv
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Garmin
Ice box
Cooler
Radar
Garmin

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
There's no charge for fish cleaning/filleting. We send you home with fresh ready to eat fillets.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
Kids are always more than welcome as this makes for great memories. Although any child under the age of 16 are required to wear a life preserve throughout the entire duration of the charter, per coast guard regulations.
You keep catch

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

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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