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Charter Boat Royalty

Member since August 2023 Chicago, United States
Background
In the 80's as a kid, I used to watch my dad go fishing along the lakefront and take out boats with his friends. I sometimes got to come with along. As I grew into a teenager, fishing was the last thing on my mind. I became a complete gearhead obsessed with girls and anything with an engine. I worked during high school and had an assortment of jobs. This is where I think I got my bold outgoing personality. I Graduated from Wyoming Tech with an associate's degree in business management and a degree in building race cars and welding. I made it back home buying a house in Schiller Park and I have worked all kinds of jobs. I upgraded to the big lake "Lake Michigan '' and found where I wanted to be. Coming back to fishing is a great story. I traded a 1954 Chrysler hot-rod for a boat and it came with fishing gear. I never thought I would use the fishing gear, but I did and got addicted to the sport. From there I did many fishing tournaments. I did so well at this, that I then was convinced to get my captain's license and became a fishing captain. After many years learning the charter business I find myself now running my own boat as my full-time job. My hopes and dreams are now to just keep the charter business going. I enjoy meeting many kinds of personalities and keeping the lakefront fun.
Techniques
Trolling

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Chicago, United States
Background
In the 80's as a kid, I used to watch my dad go fishing along the lakefront and take out boats with his friends. I sometimes got to come with along. As I grew into a teenager, fishing was the last thing on my mind. I became a complete gearhead obsessed with girls and anything with an engine. I worked during high school and had an assortment of jobs. This is where I think I got my bold outgoing personality. I Graduated from Wyoming Tech with an associate's degree in business management and a degree in building race cars and welding. I made it back home buying a house in Schiller Park and I have worked all kinds of jobs. I upgraded to the big lake "Lake Michigan '' and found where I wanted to be. Coming back to fishing is a great story. I traded a 1954 Chrysler hot-rod for a boat and it came with fishing gear. I never thought I would use the fishing gear, but I did and got addicted to the sport. From there I did many fishing tournaments. I did so well at this, that I then was convinced to get my captain's license and became a fishing captain. After many years learning the charter business I find myself now running my own boat as my full-time job. My hopes and dreams are now to just keep the charter business going. I enjoy meeting many kinds of personalities and keeping the lakefront fun.
Techniques
Trolling
Our Team
Tim F.
Captain
Alix M.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(42 reviews)
Chicago
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Trips from US $980
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Steffen E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a great Experience!

VERIFIED   Chicago River Fishing 5am on August 6, 2025
We had a great trip on Lake Michigan with Tim and Alex. We went offshore for Trout and Salmon. After arriving at the final...
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Joel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Sunrise Trolling Trip 5am on July 29, 2025
The experience was outstanding. The boys caught the quota and left exhausted. The captain and crew were jovial and helped with...
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Christopher W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Last MInute Trup

VERIFIED   Early Season April/ May Fishing on April 5, 2025
I had a last minute urge to go on an early season fishing trip and Tim worked with me to get me on the water.ย  We did a lot...
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Polly C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain & Crew!

VERIFIED   Sunset Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm on September 27, 2025
Capt Tim and his crew were exceptional!ย  they really know fishing and the area and explain everything very well!ย  beautiful...
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Jim R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing crew!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Sunrise Trolling Trip 5am on June 8, 2025
Captain Tim and First Mate Mitch took amazing care of our group for an early Fatherโ€™s Day fishing excursion. They put us...
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