Captain
Brian Griffin

Member since February 2019 Winthrop Harbor, United States
Background
Captain Brian Griffin has been fishing for well over 15 years, and over time, a hobby turned into a passion that turned into a calling. After working as a first mate for a while, he decided to become a captain and run his own trips, and it's the best decision he's ever made. Capt. Brian loves showing beginner anglers and kids how to fish, and nothing makes him happier than seeing the excitement on their faces when they hook their first catch.

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Winthrop Harbor, United States
Background
Captain Brian Griffin has been fishing for well over 15 years, and over time, a hobby turned into a passion that turned into a calling. After working as a first mate for a while, he decided to become a captain and run his own trips, and it's the best decision he's ever made. Capt. Brian loves showing beginner anglers and kids how to fish, and nothing makes him happier than seeing the excitement on their faces when they hook their first catch.
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My Charter Listing

Griffin Sport Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(40 reviews)
Winthrop Harbor
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $750

Fishing Reports

Winthrop Harbor Spring Coho Run
Winthrop Harbor Spring Coho Run
Apr 15, 2025 Winthrop Harbor
We’re off to a great start, this was out first charter of the 2025 season! The fish are here thick, come get in on the action. April, May, and June are great months to introduce young anglers and first timers to Lake Michigan. Plenty of action.
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Spring Coho ran at North Point Marina, W
Spring Coho ran at North Point Marina, W
Apr 21, 2024 Winthrop Harbor
The “Griffin” set out Saturday, April 20th at 6:00 AM for the first charter of the season. We only had to take a 5 minute boat ride before we set up. Watching the Sonar and seagulls diving, we knew this was the right spot! The fish were kind enough to let us get all 14 lines set before the first bite. After the first 17 inch coho was put in the cooler, it was a steady pace of 2 - 3 fish coming in all morning. Towards the end of the charter we cleaned and bagged the fish for our guests to take back to Peoria Illinois. Capt. Brian Griffin Griffin Sport Fishing Charters LLC. **hidden content**
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Summer = Big Fish!
Summer = Big Fish!
Jul 8, 2023 Winthrop Harbor
Fishing & weather have been incredible in Winthrop Harbor Illinois. These are all recent catches!
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May 1st 2022 AM & PM (6 Hour) Charters
May 1st 2022 AM & PM (6 Hour) Charters
May 1, 2022 Winthrop Harbor
2022 has started out with a BANG! Fishing has been nothing less than absolutely fantastic from North Point Marina, Winthrop Harbor IL, and we're just getting started. Conditions have lined up perfectly for shoreline Coho fishing. There is a distinct color change in water between the shoreline & 30 feet of water, and the feeding salmon slide in and out of the stained water to feed on 5-6 inch spawning Alewives. It's fair to say that 99% of our catch is being caught 1 - 5 feet under the surface.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (71)
Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Logan L.
Joliet, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 24, 2022
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Anders P.
Mendota, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 12, 2021
Fishing was slow but the crew did what they could to keep us on the fish will definitely use them again
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Justin K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 6, 2021
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Oliver J.
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt. Brian

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 20, 2020
Good times! Several lake trout around 20 lbs. each
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Ion C.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 8, 2020
Great trip we enjoyed a lot clean boat and friendly stuff
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