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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Excellent
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3 Kings - May 19, 2023 Morning Trip
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 25โ€, 28โ€, 29โ€. One nice chunky coho with two other small cohos. Capt. John E. Gonzales C-Byte
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Afternoon coho action continued - May 7,
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
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Waukegan Report 4/30/23 AM - Spring Coho
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
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Waukegan Fishing Report - April 23, 2023
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
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Waukegan - Cohos
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
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Excellent
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Awesome Captain Jon
Awesome Captain Jon
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Juan M.
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Boys trip!

VERIFIED   Special 5 hours trip for Juan Molina on June 8, 2025
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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Gary S.
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Good captain and mate

VERIFIED   5hr. Private Charter AM - 4 person on August 5, 2025
Captain John and mate were well prepared and knowledgeable.ย  Highly recommend. I took my son out and we caught a few different...
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Susan S.
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Very experienced Captain

VERIFIED   5hr. Private Charter PM - 5 person on June 7, 2025
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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Jeffrey E.
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Fishing with Capt. John

VERIFIED   5hr. Private Charter AM - 6 person on August 31, 2025
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5hr. Private Charter AM - 4 person on August 3, 2025
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