Kane County Fishing Charters

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.

"I wanted a successful fishing experience for my ten year old granddaughter." —⁠ John,

Merganzer Fishing Charters offers full-service fishing experiences at a variety of lengths, heading onto Lake Michigan for Salmon, Trout, and Perch.

"I have been fishing for over 45 years, and chartered over 100 trips and this was the best trip I ever had." —⁠ MICHAEL,

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.

"My family and I booked Long Gone 3 Charters to celebrate my father’s 60th birthday." —⁠ Nolan,

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.

"Captain Tim and First Mate Mitch took amazing care of our group for an early Father’s Day fishing excursion." —⁠ Jim,

Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc runs fishing trips out of Waukegan and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about. Come on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish.

"What an amazing day on the water with Capt John and first mate Eric." —⁠ Eric,

‼️NEW 33 FT BOAT "MANIPULATOR" ‼️ DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FISHING. ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKING WE RUN HANDS ON TRIPS SO YOU GET TO BE INVOLVED Come enjoy the beautiful Lake Michigan waters.

"We had a great fishing trip and a great barbeque at Montrose Harbor right afterwards!" —⁠ Michael,

Musky Mob Guide Service invites you for a day of fun exploration and excellent fishing on the Fox Chain! If you’ve never cast your line in this area before, then you’re missing out a lot, but don’t worry, Captain Joe Kieser can fix it.

"Captain Joe was great, clean and comfortable boat, knew where the fish were, we probably would have caught more if it wasn’t for “user error” and letting our bait keep being eaten without setting the hook!" —⁠ Mack,

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! These waters are known for Brown Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout

"We highly recommend Captin John! He is very knowledgeable and knows where the fish are." —⁠ Terry,

Launching out of Winthrop Harbor, Kinn’s Sport Fishing takes their clients and friends to the productive waters of Lake Michigan. If you are looking for a freshwater adventure on your next vacations in Illinois, you have found the right place.

"I had three young grandsons with me and the captain and deck hand were wonderful with them." —⁠ Michael,

If you’re ready to experience fishing in Waukegan, we’ve got you covered with Prime Time Fishing, LLC. With Captain Karl at the helm, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience on the water.

"One of the best guided trips we ever been. From boat, to captain, equipment,  catches and weather all was fantastic." —⁠ RADU,