Eyeronick Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (15 reviews)
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 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States

Eyeronick Sportfishing 

Winthrop Harbor, IL, United States
31 ft
6
5.0/5 (15 reviews)

If you're ready to go fishing in Winthrop Harbor, book a trip with Eyeronick Sportfishing. Captain Ron and Captain Nick will be your guides so you'll benefit from their professional experience.

These waters are known for Brown Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Brown trout - with any luck, you'll hook into a few!

During the trip you will be trolling.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcomed . You can't go wrong with snacks to keep up those energy levels!

You'll be fishing aboard a 31' Boston Whaler Sportfish that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, it is necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone 16 and older in your group. A salmon stamp is required when you purchase the yearly license. The one day, or 24hr sportfish does not require a salmon stamp. Licenses are available online at exploremoreil. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
If you get motion sickness it would be advisable to take dramamine or any other method available to prevent it. Lake Michigan is a big body of water and rarely flat calm.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. You should also bring a cooler with ice to take your catch home.

Get in touch with Capt. Ron or Capt. Nick below and start planning your trip today!

If you're ready to go fishing in Winthrop Harbor, book a trip with Eyeronick Sportfishing. Captain Ron and Captain Nick will be your guides so you'll benefit from their professional experience.

These waters are known for Brown Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Brown trout - with any luck, you'll hook into a few!

During the trip you will be trolling.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcomed . You can't go wrong with snacks to keep up those energy levels!

You'll be fishing aboard a 31' Boston Whaler Sportfish that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, it is necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone 16 and older in your group. A salmon stamp is required when you purchase the yearly license. The one day, or 24hr sportfish does not require a salmon stamp. Licenses are available online at exploremoreil. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
If you get motion sickness it would be advisable to take dramamine or any other method available to prevent it. Lake Michigan is a big body of water and rarely flat calm.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. You should also bring a cooler with ice to take your catch home.

Get in touch with Capt. Ron or Capt. Nick below and start planning your trip today!

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April Weekend Coho Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 11 - Apr 26 (Sat, Sun)
Salmon (Coho)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Weekday Twilight 4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 4 - Oct 18 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Weekend/Holiday 6hr(AM)
Just booked! Last booked: 6 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 4 - Oct 18 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
July 3rd AM or PM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jul 3 - Jul 3 (Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Labor Day AM or PM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 7 - Sep 7 (Mon)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Memorial Day AM or PM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 25 - May 25 (Mon)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Weekend/Holiday 6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 4 - Oct 18 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hr Charter Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 18 - Sep 18 (Fri)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Weekend/Holiday 8 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 4 - Oct 18 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Weekend/Holiday 8 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 4 - Oct 18 (Sat, Sun)
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
15 reviews
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Boat & equipment
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Morgan Davis
Morgan Davis
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing experience for our family!
Weekday Twilight 4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 5, 20262 adults3 children

We took our children out for their first time fishing and had an amazing time! Ron and Nick are knowledgeable, helpful, and made the whole grip so fun for our kids. Our girl were too small to reel them in completely on their own, so they would do most of the work and then our girls would do a short distance to get them in themselves. We caught 21 fish! The boat was really nice, well-equipped, and clean. We would recommend Eyeronick to anyone!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Christopher Ziegle
Christopher Ziegle
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Had a great time with my family!
Weekday Twilight 4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 7, 20264 adults2 children

My family and I have been on other fishing charters with mixed experiences, however Ron and Nick made this one memorable. They were great with my daughters (11 & 13), even taking time to answer their questions about the boats navigation equipment. We caught a bunch of salmon and trout. They cleaned the fish for us on the trip back to the marina. Would highly recommend them and plan on booking again in the future.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Bill Ziemek
Bill Ziemek
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Kings steelhead and Lake trout oh my!
Weekend/Holiday 6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 26, 20262 adults

Was on a boat with my godson who was 15 years old. He’s never done this before. The first hour was a little slow and then it picked up and never stopped. The heat was on for the remainder of the trip. He reeled in so many fish he ended up with a blister. The crew was very informative and professional. Had a great time. Would highly recommend it. !

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Eyeronick Sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

Thanks Bill, you guys are great! Would love to have you back.

Eric Hansel
Eric Hansel
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip and Best Crew!
6hr Charter Trip on July 24, 20266 adults

I booked this trip with my 3 Sons, Dad and Uncle. This was our first time salmon fishing. Ron and Nick were professional, knew where to find fish and a lot of fun. We are definitely making this an annual trip with Eyeronick fishing charter

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Eyeronick Sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

Thanks Eric, is was a blast having you guys on board. Hope to see you again next year.

Sunshine Brown
Sunshine Brown
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
Weekday Twilight 4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 25, 20266 adults

Captain Ron and John are amazing! They did everything they could to make sure that we were able to catch fish. They are super knowledgeable and taught us so much as we trolled. We caught the biggest trout I'd ever seen and several steelheads. My family had a wonderful time and a great fishing experience. Thank you so much Eyeronick crew!! So glad I booked with them!!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Eyeronick Sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for the great review! You guys are welcome back anytime, glad you had a great time.

FAQs about Eyeronick Sportfishing

Eyeronick Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - April Weekend Coho Special (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - April Weekend Coho Special - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - April Weekend Coho Special - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Weekday Twilight 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6hr Charter Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - July 3rd AM or PM Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - July 3rd AM or PM Trip - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Labor Day AM or PM Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Labor Day AM or PM Trip - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Memorial Day AM or PM Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Memorial Day AM or PM Trip - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Weekend/Holiday 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Weekend/Holiday 6hr(AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Weekend/Holiday 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Weekend/Holiday 8 Hour Trip (PM) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Eyeronick Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private bathroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Eyeronick Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting ($2 per fish)
  • First mate (First mate is a licensed captain. Customary tip of 10-20%.)
Eyeronick Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Michigan )
Eyeronick Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Eyeronick Sportfishing include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your operator

Eyeronick Sportfishing
Eyeronick Sportfishing
Eyeronick Sportfishing

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2026

Capt. Ron and Capt. Nick have been fishing Lake Michigan since we were kids. Capt. Ron worked as a mate on several charter boats and at a tackle store specializing in Lake Michigan when he was a young man. We have been fishing salmon tournaments for the past 10 years or so. We love to share our knowledge and you get the unique opportunity to be guided by 2 captains.

Our Team
Nick I.

Nick I.

Captain

Ron L.

Ron L.

Captain

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2026

Capt. Ron and Capt. Nick have been fishing Lake Michigan since we were kids. Capt. Ron worked as a mate on several charter boats and at a tackle store specializing in Lake Michigan when he was a young man. We have been fishing salmon tournaments for the past 10 years or so. We love to share our knowledge and you get the unique opportunity to be guided by 2 captains.

Our Team
Nick I.

Nick I.

Captain

Ron L.

Ron L.

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

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
19 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Michigan

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private bathroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
$2 per fish
First mate
First mate is a licensed captain. Customary tip of 10-20%.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
No age limits. Will need a notice for more than 2 kids under 90lbs, so we have the appropriate number of life jackets.
You keep catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

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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