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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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Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

5.0 / 5

(46 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(46 reviews)

Waukegan • 31 ft • 6 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

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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 **hidden content**

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

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 46 reviews

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
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Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
	96%

Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Thomas D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Like We Won the Lottery

VERIFIED NEW 2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring on May 30, 2026

Thomas D.

5.0 / 5

May 30, 2026

2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring

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VERIFIED NEW

Great day out on the water with these guys. Weather was perfect, Capt and Mate we super helpful, and a cooler full of big fish.

Thomas D. recommends Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2026

Thomas, Thank you for the awesome review! We had a great time fishing with you and are happy to hear you enjoyed the day as much as we did. Days with great weather, good company, and a cooler full of fish are hard to beat. We truly appreciate you spending your day on the water with us and taking the time to share your experience. Hopefully this was just the first of many trips together, and we’ll have another opportunity to help you fill the cooler again soon! Thanks... More

Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2026

Thomas,

Thank you for the awesome review! We had a great time fishing with you and are happy to hear you enjoyed the day as much as we did. Days with great weather, good company, and a cooler full of fish are hard to beat.

We truly appreciate you spending your day on the water with us and taking the time to share your experience. Hopefully this was just the first of many trips together, and we’ll have another opportunity to help you fill the cooler again soon!

Thanks again, and we’ll save a spot on the boat for you.

Captain John & Crew

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Paritosh P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

VERIFIED 4 person 5hr. AM Trip on September 14, 2025

Paritosh P.

5.0 / 5

Sep 14, 2025

4 person 5hr. AM Trip

Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

VERIFIED

Capt. John and his First Mate were a blast to fish with! We had an amazing time out on the water. Our group included a couple of first-timers, and Capt. John was incredibly patient—even after we lost a few catches early on. We ended up maxing out and even had to release the last catch! I would definitely recommend Capt. John and his charter service. Can’t wait to go out again!

Capt. John and his First Mate were a blast to fish with! We had an amazing time out on the water. Our group included a couple...

Paritosh P. recommends Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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Troy S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED NEW 5 person 5hr. AM Trip on June 6, 2026

Troy S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 6, 2026

5 person 5hr. AM Trip

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED NEW

Capt and cree were great! would definitely do it again.

Troy S. recommends Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2026

Thank you, Troy! We appreciate you and your family spending the morning with us. The offshore bite didn’t cooperate early, but we adjusted the game plan, worked back into shallower water, and found a solid coho bite to finish the day with 14 fish in the box. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we’re glad everyone enjoyed the experience. We look forward to fishing with you again soon!

Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2026

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Andrew D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW 3 person 5hr. AM Weekend Trip on June 12, 2026

Andrew D.

5.0 / 5

Jun 12, 2026

3 person 5hr. AM Weekend Trip

June fishing trip

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Andrew D. recommends Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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Andrew D. recommends Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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Heather J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great mother/son Trip

VERIFIED 2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring on July 26, 2025

Heather J.

5.0 / 5

Jul 26, 2025

2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring

Great mother/son Trip

VERIFIED

I did this charter for my 13 year-old son and he had an amazing time. John and his first mate were very nice and accommodating. We went on a morning trip and caught king salmon and lake trout, we can’t wait to go back in the spring.

I did this charter for my 13 year-old son and he had an amazing time. John and his first mate were very nice and accommodating....

Heather J. recommends Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

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