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Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing

Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (37)
Kenosha • 33 ft • 6 persons
5 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $690
Skyward Salmon Charters

Skyward Salmon Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (12)
Kenosha • 31 ft • 6 persons
5 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $550
Finquest Sportfishing

Finquest Sportfishing

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (39)
Kenosha • 35 ft • 6 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $540
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha

Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (46)
Kenosha • 40 ft • 6 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $750
Salmon Chaser Charters

Salmon Chaser Charters

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (8)
Kenosha • 33 ft • 6 persons
trips from $675
North Fork Sportfishing

North Fork Sportfishing

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (5)
Kenosha • 32 ft • 6 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $590
TD Charters โ€“ Double Trouble II

TD Charters โ€“ Double Trouble II

4.8 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (2)
Kenosha • 33 ft • 6 persons
trips from $600
Resolute Sportfishing Charters

Resolute Sportfishing Charters

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (2)
Kenosha • 36 ft • 6 persons
1 person is looking at this charter.
trips from $660
If you’re a freshwater fishing fan, a visit to the “Trout and Salmon Capital of Wisconsin” probably sounds like a dream. Want to turn it into a reality? All you need to do is head down to Lake Michigan’s southwestern shoreline, where you’ll find plenty of Kenosha fishing charters. This city boasts the highest catch-per-hour rate in Wisconsin, but don’t just take our word for it – come discover it for yourself!
 
Kenosha’s fishing opportunities begin and end with mighty Lake Michigan. The season opens in spring with Coho Salmon, but you can easily opt for a mixed bag of Cohos, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Steelhead at this time of year. As temperatures rise in summer, so does the number of fish! Large Coho and Chinook patrol the lake’s deeper waters, and Steelhead are biting hard. 
 
When fall arrives, spawning Coho Salmon gather in cool shallow waters. Lake Trout, Brownies, Chinook Salmon, and Steelhead can all be hooked within a mile from shore. In late fall, you’ll likely head to the lake’s deeper waters offshore to target Chinook, along with Steelhead and Lake Trout. No matter when you come to Kenosha, trolling is the most popular technique. It allows you to cover plenty of ground on the vast lake!
 
Local fishing guides can be found all along this city’s lakefront, offering a variety of trips. If you’re a newbie, opt for a shorter half day adventure. It’s the perfect introduction to fishing, Great Lakes-style. More experience under your belt? You can head out for a full day of fishing, and target some trophies.
 

Rules & Regulations

If you’re 16 or over, you’ll need to purchase a valid Wisconsin fishing license to cast a line in Kenosha. If you’re planning to target Trout or Salmon, you’ll also need a Great Lakes species stamp.
 
Kenosha
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 4.56
Based on 23663 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
January

Celebrate the beginning of a new year by heading to Kenosha for Brown Trout. Even if they're a bit tricky to find, you can still enjoy fishing the shallow waters for a nice dose of Brownies. 

February

It's pretty quiet out on the water during February, as Kenosha's fishing season tends to kick off in late spring. Don't worry, though. Local guides and captains are getting their boats ready for the arrival of the season!

March

March usually heralds the start of Kenosha's fishing season. It's when Lake Michigan's waters are open for business! Your main targets will be feisty Coho Salmon. 

April

Enjoy a mid-spring morning or afternoon full of great fishing potential. Head to Kenosha Harbor and target Perch and Coho Salmon with spoons, jigs, or lures.

May

Head to Lake Michigan and you'll be able to target Coho Salmon, Perch, Chinook Salmon, Steelhead… even Lake Trout are around in May! Chinooks can reach up to 20 pounds during this month.

June

Summertime, and the fishing is easy. If you are still not on the water, then don’t waste any more of your time. Head to Kenosha and hop on a charter departing for Lake Michigan, where you'll find Salmon and Trout.

July

Mid-summer is the busiest month around in Kenosha. There are good numbers of Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Steelhead out in Lake Michigan. 

August

August is the perfect time to head to the lake for Coho and Chinook Salmon. That's not all, either. Steelhead and Lake Trout are also lurking within its waters!

September

As the waters begin to cool down and the season approaches its end, you can still enjoy fishing on Lake Michigan. Salmon, especially spawning Coho and Chinooks, are here for the taking.

October

Kenosha is wrapping up its season, but you'll still be able to cast a line. Cohos, Lakers, and Brownies are available. King Salmon fishing is excellent on the lake this time of year, and Steelhead bite pretty steadily.

November

In November, check out Kenosha's Oak Creek area for fish that are on the move. If the lakes and harbors are covered in ice thick enough to fish from, don’t hesitate to try out ice fishing.

December

Kenosha Harbor is the right place to nail Brown Trout and bonus Northern Pike in winter. Enjoy a late December trip right before Christmas!

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Dress for the weather. Be prepared for any weather so you are comfortable with any type of conditions. Take water and snacks and have fun.
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dress for the weather. Be prepared for any weather so you are comfortable with any type of conditions. Take water and snacks and have fun.
Joseph G.
Joseph G. Milwaukee, WI
You do need fishing license but you donโ€™t have to buy it on line. There are places in town that sell license
4.7 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
You do need fishing license but you donโ€™t have to buy it on line. There are places in town that sell license
Cheryl R.
Cheryl R. United States
You get the most out of the experience if you get on a boat. Otherwise, look at local rivers.
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
You get the most out of the experience if you get on a boat. Otherwise, look at local rivers.
Mo J.
Mo J. United States
Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing
Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 37 reviews
Captain Jim delivered on everything you could expect from a charter. Great attitude the entire time, and he works hard to get you the fish! Tons of fun, will be booking with him again next year!
Jeffrey K.
Jeffrey K. Marshall, WI
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 46 reviews
Captain Frank is very experienced and on top of everything. He made contact numerous times before the trip helping adjust our time to maximize the weather for our best opportunity to catch fish. I have never seen one man set a dozen lines and run the boat so well. If you want an experience to remember and catch fish request Captain Frank soon as he is highly requested.
Terry B.
Terry B. Rochester, MN
Hunters Charters
Hunters Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 52 reviews
Had a great trip even though we didn't limit out with no fault to the captain. We hooked the fish but couldn't get them all on the boat. The lake was very rough, but Captain Steve still found the fish. We will definitely book with him again.
Jeff M.
Jeff M. Union Grove, AL
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 46 reviews
We left the dock in the dark and put directly on a ball of bait fish. Captain Frank and Shane had fish on the line and in the boat within 15 minutes.Thanks again guys! Great trip, great service!
Gregory P.
Gregory P. Spring Grove, IL
Hunters Charters
Hunters Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 52 reviews
Captain Steve put us on the fish. We had a great day. He was very knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. We will be back!
David G.
David G. Atalissa, IA
Twenty Four VII Charters 2
Twenty Four VII Charters 2
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 11 reviews
A slow beginning, but Captain Shane is very knowledgeable and personable.And we did catch enough for dinner that night and still take some home! Thanks Cap! Jerry
Jerome F.
Jerome F. Mundelein, IL
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 46 reviews
Had an unforgettable family trip with 24/7. Frank not only put us on fish, he explained how and why he was using certain tackle. We missed a few fish at first from our inexperience, but he got us straightened out and the action was fast and furious. Would highly recommend this charter - I know weโ€™ll be back !!
Tim W.
Tim W. Monroeville, Indiana
Salmon Chaser Charters
Salmon Chaser Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 8 reviews
This was a family trip with myself and my boys. Capt Shane was fantastic to work with from booking the trip to cleaning our fish. He was very professional and communicated with us to ensure he tailored our trip to our satisfaction. We caught an exceptional number of fish throughout the trip as a result of Captian working hard to make sure we were fishing the hot spots and with the tackle the fish were bitting that day. Overall great trip that we all agreed won't be our last with Shane.
Greg L.
Greg L. United States
North Fork Sportfishing
North Fork Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 5 reviews
Captain Kris made great use of our time on the water and we came home with a cooler full of fish.
Rexford P.
Rexford P. Oswego, Illinois
Skyward Salmon Charters
Skyward Salmon Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 12 reviews
We had so much fun. Captain Matt and First Mate Jacob were amazing.They were very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Even when the bite was a little slow we had great conversation, and when the bite was on they were quick on there feet. We will definitely go out with them again, and hopefully make this a tradition.
Dan H.
Dan H. Janesville, WI
Skyward Salmon Charters
Skyward Salmon Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 12 reviews
Overall great experience with Captain Matt and his brother Jake! Theyโ€™re excellent. Had so much fun and caught our bag limit. Would definitely do it again!
Tim G.
Tim G. Watertown, WI
Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing
Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 37 reviews
What a great trip! Captain Jim aims to please. Heโ€™s friendly, informative, professional, and was constantly working to ensure we had the best opportunities at catching fish. Well worth it and highly recommend!
Chad B.
Chad B. Naperville, IL
Salmon Chaser Charters
Salmon Chaser Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 8 reviews
We had an excellent experience with captain Shane. He was extremely knowledgeable and great with both the adults the two young kids who were in attendance. I would recommend this charter to anyone and look forward to booking with captain Shane again in the future.
Nathan K.
Nathan K. Glenview, IL
Twenty Four VII Charters 2
Twenty Four VII Charters 2
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 11 reviews
A great family adventure, were all novices but captain Frank helped us catch fish in lake Michigan. His large boat was stable against the waves. Charter boat fishing is his full time job. His experience shows. Will fish again with captain Frank.
Bob S.
Bob S. Carol Stream, IL
Hunters Charters
Hunters Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 52 reviews
Landed some great fish but had to cut the trip due to weather conditions. Highly recommend this charter. Thanks again Steve!
Jose C.
Jose C. Chicago, IL
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 46 reviews
Had a wonderful experience fishing Lake Michigan made possible by Frank. You can easily tell his passion for his job by the way he cares for his equipment, his thorough work and the heart he puts into making sure his customers get the experience they want. Would definitely fish with him again.
Emily P.
Emily P. Hartford, WI
Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing
Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 37 reviews
We had an amazing trip with captain Jim. He is genuine and down to earth and has many tales to tell. He is very knowledgeable and had us on fish in not the greatest conditions. I highly recommend him for a great family fishing outing.
Erik T.
Erik T. Chicago, IL
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 46 reviews
Clean and comfortable boat with a knowledgeable captain. Had a blast and caught a lot of fish.
Kent O.
Kent O. Chicago, IL
Hunters Charters
Hunters Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 52 reviews
We could have done a whole day with Captain Steve! We only caught a few but the experience was perfect for newbies. He taught us so much we plan to do it again sometime in the very near future! We would book again with him tomorrow if we could (maybe next June)! Thank Captain!
AMANDA N.
AMANDA N. Chicago, Illinois
Skyward Salmon Charters
Skyward Salmon Charters
Fishing charter in Kenosha
4.7 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 12 reviews
Was very hot but had good bites ended up with 4 lake trout 1 salmon. If it was not so hot I'm sure would of got more fish. Captain Matt did the best he could constantly changing bait to try to trigger more bites. Over all he prides himself in making sure we were comfortable and getting fish for his clients. Captain Matt dud all he could. Would definitely book another charter with him and I recommend others do as well
Mark M.
Mark M. Tigerton, WI

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Kenosha

To give you an idea of how much a fishing trip in Kenosha costs, the average price for a 4 hour private trip is $533, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $686. These prices are based on trips booked on our site recently.

Prices will vary depending on trip length, fishing technique, as well as the type and size of the boat you booked. However, to give you an indication, the average boat size in Kenosha is 33 ft and the most common vessel type is a Offshore sport fishing.
According to customer reviews, Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing, Skyward Salmon Charters, and Finquest Sportfishing are some of the most popular fishing charters in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Full list of top fishing charters in Kenosha.
Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing, Skyward Salmon Charters, and Finquest Sportfishing all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Kenosha.
The best way to experience fishing in Kenosha is to book a private charter with a licensed fishing guide. See the full list of charters available for online booking here: List of fishing charters in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The most popular fish species you can target are Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and Brown Trout. Top fishing techniques include trolling, light tackle, and heavy tackle. Lake fishing, offshore fishing, and nearshore fishing are commonly offered by local guides.
Kenosha Harbor is the right place to nail Brown Trout and bonus Northern Pike in winter. Enjoy a late December trip right before Christmas! Check availability for local fishing charters in Kenosha.

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