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Captain
Capt. John Gonzales

Member since April 2022 Waukegan, United States

Background: Capt. John runs trips out of Waukegan. These waters are known for Salmon and Trout and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or using a more specialized technique. Capt. John has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Capt. John Gonzales

Waukegan, United States

Background: Capt. John runs trips out of Waukegan. These waters are known for Salmon and Trout and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or using a more specialized technique. Capt. John has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

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My Charter Listing

Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

5.0 / 5

(34 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(34 reviews)

Angler's choice

Waukegan • 31 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 9 hours ago

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Trips from US $225

Fishing Reports

3 Kings - May 19, 2023 Morning Trip

May 19, 2023 Waukegan

Weather condition were cloudy and rain in the morning which tapered off and was dry by late morning. We fished 35-45 FOW south of the Great Lakes at a speed of 2.3-2.7. Best depth was in the 40ish. Picked up three kings and three cohos. The kings were 25”, 28”, 29”. One nice chunky coho with two other small cohos. Capt. John E. Gonzales C-Byte

Afternoon coho action continued - May 7,

May 7, 2023 Waukegan

Spent most of the afternoon fishing the waters just outside Waukegan Harbor. The weather shifted and fog came through. There was steady action with two short of a three man limit. Capt. John Gonzales

Waukegan Report 4/30/23 AM - Spring Coho

Apr 30, 2023 Waukegan

C-Byte embarked from Waukegan Harbor and set lines again just outside Waukegan Harbor in 25 FOW. Trolled SE up to Great Lakes Naval Station into 36FOW, then moved inwards and circled back where we picked them off. Two man limit in 2 hours. Weather: Cloudy/Spotty rain Air Temp: 40+/- degrees Water Temp: 43+/-degrees Waves. 1-2 rolling waves E direction Winds: W 15 mph with 20mph gusts. Further details on Facebook @captjohncharters

Waukegan Fishing Report - April 23, 2023

Apr 23, 2023 Waukegan

Fishing was fairly active all day with reports showing limits. The lines were set just outside Waukegan Harbor and trolled with South East heading towards the Great Lakes Naval Base into 32FOW. Caught the captain's limit in 2 hours time. All Cohos and caught in 30 FOW on Stubby Dodger with a blue/ green/ gold flies 1oz keel weight and 3/4oz keel weight. Weather: Air Temp: 40+/- degrees Water Temp: 43-45 degrees Waves. 0-1 rolling waves SE direction. Winds: WNW >10 mph

Waukegan - Cohos

Apr 14, 2023 Waukegan

Started South from the Waukegan Harbor to the Naval Base in 15-30 feet of water (FOW). Speed over ground (SOG) was 3.2 knots. Turned north and head north and work the mount of Waukegan Harbor to the "Stacks". Slowed the SOG to 2.2 knot and fish on. All fish caught in 20-30 FOW north of the "Harbor" and the "Stacks" with a 7 rod spread. It was a beautiful day on the water! Weather Conditions: Clear skies Sunny Air Temp: 80+/- degrees Water Temp: 48-50 degrees on my probe. Waves: Calm 0-1 waves Winds: slight breeze from the south

Customer reviews

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 34 reviews

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Good experience
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Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Eric S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Amazing Father’s Day trip

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Private AM - 2 Person on June 15, 2025

Eric S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 15, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Private AM - 2 Person

What an amazing day on the water with Capt John and first mate Eric. Within a few minutes of the lines being set we had strikes. Missed the first few, but then it was nonstop catching for about an hour and a half after that. We limited out and caught some chunky coho and a small king. The captain and mate knew exactly what to do and put us on a ton of fish. Fun guys to talk to out on the water also. Would highly recommend Capt John

What an amazing day on the water with Capt John and first mate Eric. Within a few minutes of the lines being set we had strikes....

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Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Catering captain

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – AM Weekday 3 person on June 12, 2025

Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 12, 2025

5 Hour Trip – AM Weekday 3 person

Catering captain

VERIFIED

This was a 20 out of 10 fishing charter. The captain personalized the entire trip for my handicapped father and seasick prone wife. He made sure all of us were comfortable from beginning to end. He had us on fish within the first hour and we only missed our limit due to our own noob errors. The mate, Andy, managed 10 lines in the water and handed us poles as soon as they got hit. This is the captain and crew that you want for your next charter.

This was a 20 out of 10 fishing charter. The captain personalized the entire trip for my handicapped father and seasick prone...

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Juan M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Boys trip!

VERIFIED Special 5 hours trip for Juan Molina on June 8, 2025

Juan M.

5.0 / 5

Jun 8, 2025

Special 5 hours trip for Juan Molina

Boys trip!

VERIFIED

Second time on a Charter with Captain John. Had a great time again! Would definitely Reccomend him and his crew. Very knowledgeable, John went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.

Second time on a Charter with Captain John. Had a great time again! Would definitely Reccomend him and his crew. Very knowledgeable,...

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Tom H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Capt. John

VERIFIED NEW 5hr. Private Charter AM - 4 person on June 28, 2025

Tom H.

5.0 / 5

Jun 28, 2025

5hr. Private Charter AM - 4 person

Fishing with Capt. John

VERIFIED NEW

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Susan S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Very experienced Captain

VERIFIED 5hr. Private Charter PM - 5 person on June 7, 2025

Susan S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 7, 2025

5hr. Private Charter PM - 5 person

Very experienced Captain

VERIFIED

The captain was experienced in how to fish and how to help people catch fish. He was very patient with the whole family, including the young children.

The captain was experienced in how to fish and how to help people catch fish. He was very patient with the whole family, including...

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Amazing Father’s Day trip

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Boys trip!

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Fishing with Capt. John

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