Seasonality
Smallmouth Bass fishing in Chicago varies moderately throughout the year. High season is June to July. Low season is January to March and October to December. There is no closed season.
Chicago Smallmouth Bass Fishing Charters
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Top Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Chicago
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Winthrop Harbor
Come and experience the best that Lake Michigan has to offer with Breezy 1 Charters. Head offshore with an experienced crew, and even take the chance to stay in a lakeside lodge, as you get the most out of the diverse fishery on offer in this Great Lake.
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US $770
Lake Geneva
6 hour trip
+2
Start your day as a winner and come back with a bucket full of fish before noon. You'll go after Largemouth Bass, Musky, Pike, and Walleye. Capt. Eric will cover your fishing equipment, so you only need to purchase your license and bring some snacks and drinks. If you're after Walleye, you'll depart at sunset.
Price for up to 2 people
US $500
Chicago
Fishing Chicago River 9am Start
+4
This trip is as simple as that. Bring your food and drinks, and we will take you fishing for bass or whatever bites on the Chicago River. Departs from Montrose harbor and trip will be 5 hours long. Catch and release. I describe this trip as a glorified booze cruise for 6passengers.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $990
Recent Smallmouth Bass catches in Chicago
Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle Inc Guide Service
Musky & Pike Dreamers – Lake Geneva
Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle Inc Guide Service
Tactical Angling
Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge
In The Box Fishing Charters
Tactical Angling
Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle Inc Guide Service
Musky & Pike Dreamers – Lake Geneva
Tactical Angling
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What anglers said about Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Chicago
Justin R.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip
Quality and Quantity
5/5
Our family had an absolute blast. Captain was on time, loaded with bait and tackle, and ready to shove off promptly at 7am. We could not have asked for better weather, company, and atmosphere.
Captain immediately put us on a prime spot, where we landed fish after fish for the next 4 hours. We landed Northern Pike, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, and plate size Bluegill. Such a great day on the water and making fantastic memories with the family.
Mark P.
Reviewed Half Day Trip
Four hour trip with Captain Eric
5/5
My wife and I came up from Florida for a wedding and decided to try our hand at catching some Smallmouth Bass. Captain Eric put us on great fishing and both of us were able to catch (and release) our first Smallmouth Bass. Great trip!
Rick M.
Reviewed Half Day Trip
Half Day Trip with Captain Erik
5/5
Booked the 4 hour fishing trip as an anniversary gift for my son & daughter in-law. Captain Erik of Tactical Angling was a terrific guide! He was very accommodating, engaging & patient. He taught us some new techniques for catching panfish (pumpkinseeds/bluegill) and spent a lot of time with my son (who was only interested with going after good sized large & smallmouth bass). We all had a great time and caught a total of 81 fish! We plan on making this an annual event. Thanks again Captain Erik!
Eddie Z.
Reviewed Full Day Trip
Good fishing trip
5/5
I recommend booking Fish Stalker Charters. We had a very successful day fishing. Captain Kevin was great! No problems with the boat or fishing gear, everything worked fine. Captain Kevin found the fish for us and we have time.
Glendon D.
Reviewed 5 Hour Trip – Salmon and Trout
Book this trip!!
5/5
Caption Ernesto and his first Mate Leo were a great team together and made for an awesome trip! We were on fish the entire time. Gear was great and very well organized. Highly recommend to anyone looking to go out.
