Waukegan Fishing Charters
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Waukegan • 25 ft • 3 persons
If you’re ready to experience fishing in Waukegan, we’ve got you covered with Prime Time Fishing, LLC. "One of the best guided trips we ever been. From boat, to captain, equipment, catches and weather all was fantastic." — RADU,
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trips fromUS $300
Waukegan • 36 ft • 6 persons
Discover the fishing secrets of Waukegan, IL and let Long Gone 3 Charters captained by James Goebel show you what makes an astonishing angling adventure!
"We did a 5-hour afternoon trip to celebrate Father’s Day (a week delayed), and had a fantastic time fishing in Lake Michigan with Captain James." — Pete,
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trips fromUS $550
Waukegan • 34 ft • 6 persons
Merganzer Fishing Charters offers full-service fishing experiences at a variety of lengths, heading onto Lake Michigan for Salmon, Trout, and Perch. "This was a present for my Father in law and it turned out great!" — Michael,
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trips fromUS $650
Waukegan • 31 ft • 6 persons
Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc runs fishing trips out of Waukegan and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.
"Our party of 4 all had a wonderful time. Captain John was a pro!" — Matthew,
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trips fromUS $595
Waukegan • 36 ft • 6 persons
Looking to troll for the big ones out of Waukegan? Then Jawzon Charter Services are for you and Captain Jim Stepp is your man! "I would highly recommend Captain Jim and his deck hand, Ryan." — Chris,
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trips fromUS $650
Waukegan • 33 ft • 6 persons
Book your next trip with Playin' Hooky Charters and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Waukegan, Lake Michigan, located within 30 miles of Chicago, for more!
"We highly recommend Captin John! He is very knowledgeable and knows where the fish are." — Terry,
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trips fromUS $550
Waukegan • 36 ft • 6 persons
Bear King Fishing is located on Lake Michigan at Waukegan Harbor in Illinois. "Sure, his vessel is far from Boystown, but Captain Dave’s flamboyant swagger and ridiculous humor soften this big burly Bear." — K, Illinois
trips fromUS $600
Waukegan • 34 ft • 6 persons
Based out of Waukegan, Abby Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.
"Just recently Memorial Day weekend, We had the pleasure of fishing with Andy aboard the Abigail." — Mike, Kansas
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trips fromUS $600
Waukegan • 20 ft • 4 persons
‼️WAUKEGAN IL FISHING TRIPS‼️
ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKING
This listing is for the 20-foot boat "Steelhead". "If you aren’t sure about booking with Thin Blue Line Charters, I hope that this review will convince you to book with them." — Brian,
trips fromUS $675
Waukegan • 37 ft • 6 persons
Xtasea IV Charters has only one goal – to make sure that you have a wonderful experience in the Great Lakes. "Captain Ray is the man! We had fish in the boat 15 minutes after leaving the harbor and he kept us on the fish for the entire trip." — Josh,
trips fromUS $610
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Fishing in Waukegan
Illinois’s fifth-largest city boasts sandy shorelines, dunes, plenty of natural wildlife...and some truly excellent angling opportunities. Pay a visit, and you’ll discover Waukegan fishing charters dotted all along Lake Michigan’s western shoreline. All you need to do is show up, hop aboard, and get ready to fish the Prairie State, Waukegan-style!
Fishing in Waukegan is all about discovering what Lake Michigan has to offer. You’ll have access to the western basin, which welcomes tough-fighting Coho in early spring. This is considered to be the beginning of the fishing season! You’ll also come across great Brown Trout and Lake Trout action in nearshore waters, while jumbo Perch can be found all throughout the lake.
As summer arrives, local guides prepare their charters for runs to the lake’s deeper waters. Chinook “King” Salmon and Lake Trout are the top targets, with acrobatic Steelhead also joining in on the fun. Later in summer, Brown Trout can also be hooked in good numbers. Fall is generally thought of as the best time of year to be out on the water, as Lake Trout, non-spawning Chinook, Brown Trout, and Steelhead make up the bulk of the catches!
Waukegan Harbor is an especially popular departure point for Waukegan fishing charters. Guides run trips that last anywhere from half a day out on the water to a full day adventure. Shorter trips are perfect for beginners, whereas longer trips give you a better chance of hooking that trophy.
Before you cast a line in Waukegan, you’ll need to purchase an Illinois fishing license. If you’re targeting specific species, such as Trout and Salmon, you’ll need to get a Great Lakes Stamp too.
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