April 2021

Illinois Fishing Reports

Top Illinois destinations

Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor Winthrop Harbor
Tomorrow:
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Waukegan
Waukegan Waukegan
Tomorrow:
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Chicago
Chicago Chicago
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Oglesby
Oglesby Oglesby
2 fishing charters
Antioch
Antioch Antioch
37 fishing charters
Murphysboro
Murphysboro Murphysboro
Tomorrow:
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Whittington
Whittington Whittington
Tomorrow:
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Richmond
Richmond Richmond
36 fishing charters

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Reviews of Fishing in Illinois

Not rain nor wind can ruin the fun with Capt Fred
Tosha V. fished with Full Moon Fishing Serviceโ€“Rend Lake on November 14, 2020
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Rend lake is huge! Only saw a small portion, but was not disappointed. Had a great guide! Fred with Full Moon Fishing Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Look forward to many more trips with his company ??โค๏ธ
6hr trip with Capt Ray
Craig M. fished with Xtasea IV Charters on July 15, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Get ready to have some tired forearms the fishing is amazing!
6 hour a.m. trip
Bryan B. fished with Long Gone 3 Charters on July 10, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bring light weight pants to fend off the biting flys that are present during July & summer months.
5am to 10am Salmon trip!
Jennifer J. fished with Kristy Lynn Charters on July 10, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
This was definitely worth the trip for a first time charter fishing experience and loved that everyone caught something and the captain cleans the fish on the boat and sends home with you!
Full Day Trip with Captain Fred
Donald R. fished with Full Moon Fishing Service on July 9, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Captain Mike and I fished Lake Kinkaid not Lake Murphesboro. Sorry for the confusion.
Half Day With Captain Ron
Brad V. fished with Xtasea IV Charters on July 5, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Try to book a little earlier when the water is cooler
6 hour trip with Griffin Sport Fishing Charters
John D. fished with Griffin Sport Fishing Charters on June 22, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
The harbour facilities are very good and easy to get to from the town.
Half Day w Frank and Jeremy
David B. fished with Twenty Four VII Charters on June 8, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
This trip was out of Kenosha not Winthrop Harbor.
Cool Motherโ€™s Day Trip
Michael K. fished with Breezy 1 Sportfishing on May 11, 2019
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bring warm clothing. The lake this time of year is a cold trap and cools the air above it.
6-hr trip
Luis S. fished with Captain Don's Charter Service on August 18, 2018
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Fish with captain Don, guaranteed you'll have a great time.

Top Fishing Charters in Illinois

Breezy 1 Sportfishing

Breezy 1 Sportfishing

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 17 reviews
Winthrop Harbor  • 40 ft  • 6 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $570
Xtasea IV Charters

Xtasea IV Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 27 reviews
Waukegan  • 37 ft  • 6 persons
8 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $580
Long Gone 3 Charters

Long Gone 3 Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 32 reviews
Waukegan  • 36 ft  • 6 persons
9 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450
Twenty Four VII Charters

Twenty Four VII Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 27 reviews
Winthrop Harbor  • 40 ft  • 6 persons
2 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $675
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