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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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Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

5.0 / 5

(33 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(33 reviews)

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Waukegan • 31 ft • 6 persons

3 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 @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

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 33 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
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
	97%

Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Kasia P.

5.0 / 5

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Fishing trip with Capt. John and his Mat

VERIFIED Special 5 hour trip for Kasia Parker on June 2, 2024

Kasia P.

5.0 / 5

Jun 2, 2024

Special 5 hour trip for Kasia Parker

Fishing trip with Capt. John and his Mat

VERIFIED

Absolutely amazing experience… Once again. Great company. Friendly, professional and courteous. Lots of fish, beautifully cleaned and filed by the Capt. himself. We’re making it our tradition and will book a trip every year. Thank you so very much for the greatest time ever. Can’t wait to eat the salmon

Absolutely amazing experience… Once again. Great company. Friendly, professional and courteous. Lots of fish, beautifully...

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Nick L.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Fishing reunion with the fam

VERIFIED 5hr. Private Charter AM - 4 person on June 1, 2024

Nick L.

5.0 / 5

Jun 1, 2024

5hr. Private Charter AM - 4 person

Fishing reunion with the fam

VERIFIED

Went with John on the 6 am trip with a full crew of 4. Many fish were caught and caught lots of fish with good size! 16 total caught, 14 coho, one king, one steelhead. Very cool experience for us catching new fish. Highly recommend going with John as your captain and Christian as your first mate!

Went with John on the 6 am trip with a full crew of 4. Many fish were caught and caught lots of fish with good size! 16 total...

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Rick G.

5.0 / 5

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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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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Private AM - 2 Person on May 26, 2024

Rick G.

5.0 / 5

May 26, 2024

5 Hour Trip – Private AM - 2 Person

Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED

Captain John and his son, first mate Christian, gave my daughter Rachel and me an awesome experience. They put us on the coho from the first cast until we maxed out in 2 hours! We have enough fish to last months and to share with friends and family. Highly recommended!

Captain John and his son, first mate Christian, gave my daughter Rachel and me an awesome experience. They put us on the...

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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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We are Hook’d on Fishing!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Private AM - 2 Person on June 22, 2024

Eric S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 22, 2024

5 Hour Trip – Private AM - 2 Person

We are Hook’d on Fishing!

VERIFIED

This was a Father’s Day and birthday outing with my son. Captain John did a fantastic job of putting us on coho salmon! We are Hook’d on Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon! We’re coming back!

This was a Father’s Day and birthday outing with my son. Captain John did a fantastic job of putting us on coho salmon! We...

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Edna C.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Captain John Gonzales

Went fishing on June 6, 2021

Edna C.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

5.0 / 5

Fished

Jun 6, 2021

Fishing with Captain John Gonzales

I have three children that have very different levels of interest and experience in fishing. My teenage son only enjoys to fish when the catch is active (not waiting long for a bite). My daughter would prefer to stay in and watch a movie. My youngest son loves to go fishing and can fish for hours (even when nothing is biting his line). Our fishing experience with Captain John Gonzales was wonderful. He has experience and is very knowledgeable. I can tell he is very passionate about fishing and... More

I have three children that have very different levels of interest and experience in fishing. My teenage son only enjoys to...

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Fishing trip with Capt. John and his Mat

Fishing trip with Capt. John and his Mat

Fishing reunion with the fam

Fishing reunion with the fam

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Fantastic experience!

We are Hook’d on Fishing!

We are Hook’d on Fishing!

Fishing with Captain John Gonzales

Fishing with Captain John Gonzales

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