Chicago Metropolitan Area Fishing Charters

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Top Fishing Charters in Chicago Metropolitan Area

Chicago Metropolitan Area: 64 fishing charters available

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32 ft

Up to 6 people

High Life Sport Fishing Charters

4.9/5 (60 reviews)
Kenosha
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.

"I’d go with Captain Chris again anytime. I’d like to be going..." —⁠ Allen,
Trips from
US $640
Trips from
US $640

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36 ft

Up to 6 people

Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot

5.0/5 (90 reviews)
Waukegan
Looking to troll for the big ones out of Waukegan? Then Jawzon Charter Services are for you and Captain Jim Stepp is your man! Captain Jim is a professional fisherman. In his spare time he fishes tournaments on Lake Michigan.

"We had an absolutely amazing experience with Captain Jim and first mate Mike on JawzOn!" —⁠ Denise,
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US $650
Trips from
US $650
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24 ft

Up to 8 people

Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle Inc Guide Service

4.9/5 (36 reviews)
Delavan
If you’re ready to start fishing in Delavan and Geneva Lake, we’ve got you covered with Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle Fishing Guide Service. With Captain Dan at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

"Our family had an absolute blast. Captain was on time, loaded with bait and tackle, and ready to shove off promptly at 7am." —⁠ Justin,
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US $150
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US $150

Angler's choice

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34 ft

Up to 6 people

Merganzer Fishing Charters

4.9/5 (99 reviews)
Waukegan
Merganzer Fishing Charters offers full-service fishing experiences at a variety of lengths, heading onto Lake Michigan for Salmon, Trout, and Perch.

"This was my second time fishing with Captain Daryl and his crew." —⁠ Alvin,
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US $650
Trips from
US $650
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35 ft

Up to 6 people

Finquest Sportfishing

4.9/5 (98 reviews)
Kenosha
Finquest Sportfising is an ideal choice for a Lake Michigan fishing charter. The captain has over 40 years of experience on the lake, having lived and fished Kenosha his whole life.

"I went fishing with Captain Tim and Finquest charters and had a tremendous experience." —⁠ Brian,
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US $640
Trips from
US $640

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36 ft

Up to 6 people

Long Gone 3 Charters

4.9/5 (159 reviews)
Waukegan
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! Your captain promises a fishing expedition of a lifetime aboard his 36’ Chris Craft vessel.

"We were on the 5 am excursion, and we were blessed with a beautiful day." —⁠ Kimberly,
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US $600
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US $600

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39 ft

Up to 6 people

Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge

5.0/5 (40 reviews)
Chicago
Charter Boat Royalty has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Chicago. Having logged many hours, your captain is prepared to put you on fish.

"Beautiful morning for a 6 hour fishing trip trolling on Lake Michigan!" —⁠ Patrick,
Trips from
US $790
Trips from
US $790
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39 ft

Up to 6 people

GO-FOR-IT Charters

5.0/5 (15 reviews)
Winthrop Harbor
If fishing in Winthrop Harbor is on your bucket list, look no further than GOFORIT Charters. With Captain Mike at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

"Took the fiancee, her parents, and siblings up to Zion for Father’s Day weekend." —⁠ Emmanuel,
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US $725
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US $725
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32 ft

Up to 6 people

North Fork Sportfishing

4.9/5 (17 reviews)
Kenosha
North Fork Sportfishing offers to take you on a fun-packed fishing trip to Lake Michigan! Starting out of Kenosha, Wisconsin, you and Captain Kris Davis will head out to the lake and have a great time chasing fish and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

"I booked a charter with Captain Kris with a fellow workmate and his friends and we all agree that things couldn’t have gone any better!" —⁠ Ricky,
Trips from
US $690
Trips from
US $690

Angler's choice

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33 ft

Up to 6 people

Fisherman Jim's Great Lakes Fishing Adventure

4.9/5 (130 reviews)
Kenosha
Great Lakes, great fishing, and a great boat. What more could you want? With Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing, you’ll experience the incredible Salmon and Trout fishing that Lake Michigan has to offer.

"We had a great time on our fishing charter with Fisherman Jim’s Great Lakes Fishing Adventure!" —⁠ Regina,
Trips from
US $720
Trips from
US $720

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Chicago Metropolitan Area

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Chicago Metropolitan Area

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Fishing in Chicago Metropolitan Area

The waters in and around the “Windy City” are full of famous freshwater fish. This means that hopping aboard a fishing charter in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, also known as “Chicagoland,” offers up a world of angling opportunities! With a whole host of rivers, reservoirs, and lakes to explore, including the mighty Lake Michigan, there’s no shortage of places to cast your line from.
 
The Great Lakes are well-known for their incredible Salmon and Trout fisheries, and Lake Michigan is no different. The city of Chicago and its many suburbs are perfectly positioned alongside the lake’s western shoreline. You can hook into Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout. Perch and Walleye are also popular catches. Visit during the start of spring, and you can partake in the local tradition of Smelt fishing!
 
Then you have the Chicago River. It flows from the Chicago Harbor straight into the heart of the city, as well as through nearby locales such as Foster, and is surrounded by landmarks such as the Sears Tower and the historic Tribune Building. The most common catches here are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Crappie. You can also head west of Chicago past O’Hare Airport to Busse Lake, which is bustling with Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Pike, and Catfish.
 
You’ll find local charters dotted all along the lakefront, mostly concentrated around the city of Chicago itself. Guides offer trips that run anywhere from a few hours out on the water to full day trips, so you’ll find something perfectly suited to your needs.
 

Rules & Regulations

Any angler over the age of 16 needs to carry a valid Illinois license if they want to fish in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. This applies whether you’re fishing alone or on a charter.
 

Chicago Metropolitan Area

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