High Life Sport Fishing Charters

When it comes down to Lake Michigan Salmon charters, High Life Sport Fishing Charters is your ticket to a successful trip. Cruising out of Kenosha, Captain Chris will take you and your five fishing buddies on a trip of a lifetime.

You will go out aboard the “High Life II”, a 32’ Trojan flybridge. This beauty comes powered by twin 225 HP Chrysler motors and performs well on the waters of Lake Michigan. The “High Life II” is fully rigged with top-notch navigational electronics to save your time when searching for fish. She features a flybridge to spot any action going on beneath the surface and to enjoy the breathtaking view. Inside, the “High Life II” is air-conditioned and has all you need for a comfortable day out.

A Lake Michigan fishing charter aboard the “High Life II” is not only a memorable and affordable experience for anglers of all skill levels, but is also great for families and co-workers. Take your kids out with you and the crew will introduce them to fishing. How many of you could say that your first fishing experience was trolling for Chinook and Coho Salmon on Lake Michigan?

All trips can depart early in the morning and later in the afternoon. You and your party will be provided with rods, reels, and tackle. When you catch your limit and return to the shore, the crew will offer complimentary fish cleaning and filleting. You will only need to purchase a license prior to the trip and bring your favorite food and drinks.

Take a look at the packages listed below, find the one that suits you the most, and book your next fishing adventure today!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $600
    Enjoy this trip with your family, friends, or co-workers. The crew will take you to the hottest spots where you'll be able to enjoy trolling for Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon. When you are done with fishing, you could explore the local restaurants as well!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $600
    If you are not an early bird but would still like to test the local bite, this is your trip. You will cruise out of the port of Kenosha at around 1 in the afternoon and head to the productive spots for a fun day out. Your main targeted species will be Chinook and Coho Salmon.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $700
    When the season comes, Salmon fishing on Lake Michigan gets hot. This trip will allow you to experience the action that draws anglers from around the world to these waters. Don't miss your chance to land Coho Salmon and Chinook Salmon and get your weekly dinners sorted out!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $720
    This 6 hour trip gives you extra time to explore more fishing spots and get on some excellent bite where you'll be able to get a shot at some impressive fish. Troll for Chinook and Coho Salmon with one of the most knowledgeable crews in the area with gear and tackle provided.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $875
    This trip is meant for anglers who will stop at nothing to land the catch of a lifetime. You'll get the opportunity to explore the best fishing spots in the local fishery and find some hot action that will make this trip the one to remember, The species you'll be targeting on this trip are Chinook and Coho Salmon.

FAQs about High Life Sport Fishing Charters

High Life Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $720 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 8 Hour trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with High Life Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with High Life Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

High Life Sport Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

High Life Sport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with High Life Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Chris Rugg
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
35 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2017
Captain Chris Rugg has been fishing on Lake Michigan his whole life for as long as he could remember. Chris was introduced to fishing by his father, who was a captain himself for many years. Chris specializes in fishing for Salmon and has mastered the waters of Lake Michigan.

About this listing

Targeted species

Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Wellcraft (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985. Powered by 2 700HP 454 chevys engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No age limit
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
Fishing with Chris
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Afternoon trip with Captain Chris
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Pat L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 1, 2023
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Kathy G.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 17, 2023
Couldn’t be happier!  Surprised my husband with a family fishing trip for Fathers Day!  Captain Chris made it such a special...
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Ira W.
Mundelein, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2023
Great first time experience Captain Mike new right where to take us to bring the big king salmon in. Very friendly and down...
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John D.
Naperville, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Early season trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 7, 2023
Captain Chris was great. We were early for our trip but took us out anyway. He knows what he’s doing and worked hard to find...
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Carrie J.
Trevor, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day

VERIFIED   8 Hour trip on May 29, 2023
Great day of fishing!
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