Michael Dolinar
Captain

Michael Dolinar

Winthrop Harbor, United States
25+ reviews
My name is Captain Mike Dolinar, and I am the owner and operator of GOFORIT Charters, located in Winthrop Harbor, IL, inside Northpoint Marina, one of the best places to fish on Lake Michigan. I grew up fishing the Great Lakes with my father, starting when I was 10 years old. Fishing tournaments and charter fishing were in my blood from an early age and quickly became a way of life!

Charter

Rating

5.0
37 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (37)

Showing 1 – 5 of 37 reviews
  • Brian Lukaszczyk
    Brian Lukaszczyk
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    5 stars across the board!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) 6 person • 6 adults

    Had an awesome time on the Magnum! The crew was professional, friendly, and clearly knew what they were doing. We caught a TON of fish throughout the trip, and they kept us moving and on the bite the entire time. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the gear was top-notch. Everything was ready to go when we stepped on board, which made the whole experience easy and stress-free. What really stood out was Captain Mike. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely wanted everyone to have a great time. They knew where to go, how to keep us on the fish, and were always there to help when needed. Great boat, great gear, great crew, and even better fishing. If you’re looking for a charter, I’d definitely recommend GOFORIT charter. We’ll absolutely be booking another trip!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Brian for spending your Saturday morning with us. We enjoyed having you and look forward to fishing with you again.

  • Brad Krstic
    Brad Krstic
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    STOP LOOKING, THIS IS THE TRIP YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) 1-3 people • 3 adults

    Captain Mike greets you at the boat, makes the intros, and off we go! We did a 6 hour trip and we caught a ton of fish. Lost some big hogs, but that's fishin".My adult son and I plus a buddy had doubles on frequently, the first mate helped with boating the catch, shared the local knowledge about how and where we were fishing. Captain Mike, a seasoned local and veteran of the waters shared so much info with us, kept us on fish all day. His boat is spacious and spotless and comfortable. All the gear functioned perfectly. We haven't rebooked yet but are definitely with team "GO FOR IT" for our spring trip in May. If you want a relaxing, fun and eventful day on Lake Michigan catching big fish, this is the trip for you, Sincerely, Brad Krstic

    Response from Captain

    We enjoyed have you guys aboard as well. A great trip with lots of laughs and memories made. we look forward to seeing you in the spring. Captain Mike

  • Viktor Dubei
    Viktor Dubei
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing fishing trip!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    We had an absolutely great experience with the captain and his mate. Communication before the trip was clear, quick, and easy. The captain even suggested moving our departure time 30 minutes earlier to make the most of the morning bite — and it definitely paid off! The fishing was incredibly successful: we landed 20 fish and had several more get away. What made it even better was that only two people in our group had ever been on this type of fishing trip before. The captain and his mate were patient, helpful, and made sure everyone knew what to do and had a chance to catch fish. Great crew, great atmosphere, and an unforgettable day on the water. We would definitely book with them again and highly recommend this trip!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Viktor for a enjoyable morning out on the lake. we look forward to fishing with you again.

  • Mike Bishop
    Mike Bishop
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic day on the water

    6 Hour Trip (PM) • 6 adults

    I highly recommended GO-FOR-IT Charters for any group lookin' to catch some big, good eat'n fish on Lake Michigan. Captain Michael Dolinar has a top-notch chrater boat and he put us on the fish, and made it a whole lot of fun doing it. I was also very impressed with how accommodating Captain Mike was by letting us reschedule a couple times prior, due to less than optimal weather forcasted. The First Mate on board, Jordan, was very helpful and can fillet a salmon crazy fast. By the way Jordan, congrats on the Marriage!! I hope it was a very nice wedding, cheers. By the way, we did the 6 hr afternoon trip and bagged 17 big ones between the 5 of us, including King salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout and lake trout. Thanks fellas, see you next time.

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
  • Chad Hawkinson
    Chad Hawkinson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    One word - PRICELESS!!

    6 Hour Trip (PM) 4 person • 3 adults

    Stop scrolling and book your trip with them! You wont regret the decision. I booked this trip to celebrate my sons HS graduation. All four of us limited out with time to spare. We drove several hours for this trip so lots of anticipation to say the least. When we showed up at the dock, they were 100% prepped and ready to go. We were in the fish right away with the first fish caught within the first 10 minutes. 1st Mate was awesome too. He had us reeling the fish in before we even knew there was a fish on the line. Once we had our limit and a picture, he went to town cleaning and bagging them for us before we got to the dock. We had an absolute blast of a time. Relaxing but exciting all in one trip! Thank you for a great day on the water and an experince we will never forget.

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for spending the afternoon with us. We enjoyed having you guys. i look forward to seeing you in the future. Thanks again for a enjoyable trip

Real catches shared by our community

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    5 stars across the board!
    Brian L.
    Brian L.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    Amazing fishing trip!
    Viktor D.
    Viktor D.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    Went for it again on Go-For-It!
    Randell C.
    Randell C.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    Great trip!
    David B.
    David B.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    Fantastic day on the water
    Mike B.
    Mike B.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    Went for it with Go-For-It
    Randell C.
    Randell C.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    caught 20 salmon. awesome!
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    Go-for-it-NOW
    Graham C.
    Graham C.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    One word - PRICELESS!!
    Chad H.
    Chad H.
  • GO-FOR-IT  Charters
    GO-FOR-IT ChartersWinthrop Harbor, IL
    Super fishing trip
    Mark V.
    Mark V.

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