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What anglers said about fishing in Chicago

Just listen to your guide on how to fish for each specie of fish that you are fishing for. The guides are experts.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Just listen to your guide on how to fish for each specie of fish that you are fishing for. The guides are experts.
Unlimited Guide Service โ€“ Ice Fishing
Unlimited Guide Service โ€“ Ice Fishing
Absolutely! Beautiful lake and a lot of water to cover and spread out with other fishermen
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! Beautiful lake and a lot of water to cover and spread out with other fishermen
Unlimited Guide Service Walleye / Musky / Pan
Unlimited Guide Service Walleye / Musky / Pan
Expect to catch some fish, but not the allowed limits. Just enjoy the day on the water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Expect to catch some fish, but not the allowed limits. Just enjoy the day on the water.
Book Me A Boat โ€“ 39' Flybridge
Book Me A Boat โ€“ 39' Flybridge
Dress appropriately. Bring water and snacks. Appreciate the great resource and have fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress appropriately. Bring water and snacks. Appreciate the great resource and have fun.
Finquest Sportfishing
Finquest Sportfishing
Just have fun. You canโ€™t really control what type of fish you will catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just have fun. You canโ€™t really control what type of fish you will catch.
Top Dog Charters
Top Dog Charters
Fishing at the end of August is some what slow you donโ€™t catch quantity but more quality fish as in the size of the fish do your research and find a great captain who nowโ€™s were to find the fish I recommend The Line Dancer with captain Don and Bob
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing at the end of August is some what slow you donโ€™t catch quantity but more quality fish as in the size of the fish do your research and find a great captain who nowโ€™s were to find the fish I recommend The Line Dancer with captain Don and Bob
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Make sure to get the Lake Michigan Salmon stamp along with your fishing license, and bring motion sickness meds if youโ€™re not used to being out on the open water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure to get the Lake Michigan Salmon stamp along with your fishing license, and bring motion sickness meds if youโ€™re not used to being out on the open water.
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Apparently the best time is early AM in May or June, but we were happy with our catch!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Apparently the best time is early AM in May or June, but we were happy with our catch!
Flagship Fishing Charters
Flagship Fishing Charters
Book with Line Dancer Charters. Captain Bob & Don will do everything possible to get you on the fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Line Dancer Charters. Captain Bob & Don will do everything possible to get you on the fish.
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Captain Frank is also knowledgeable of local restaurants and places to stay; he seemed happy to share such information with his clients.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Frank is also knowledgeable of local restaurants and places to stay; he seemed happy to share such information with his clients.
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
Twenty Four VII Charters โ€“ Kenosha
We cannot control the weather which in fact controls the fish. It was a great time though
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We cannot control the weather which in fact controls the fish. It was a great time though
Silver Beach Fishing Co
Silver Beach Fishing Co
We fished early morningโ€ฆ. And the captain was able to put us on the fish right away! Itโ€™s worth getting up early!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We fished early morningโ€ฆ. And the captain was able to put us on the fish right away! Itโ€™s worth getting up early!!
Long Gone 3 Charters
Long Gone 3 Charters
Thereโ€™s plenty of parking and public restrooms. Thereโ€™s even a restaurant, so if youโ€™re tired after your trip stop in there for a drink and a bite!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Thereโ€™s plenty of parking and public restrooms. Thereโ€™s even a restaurant, so if youโ€™re tired after your trip stop in there for a drink and a bite!
Breezy 1 Sportfishing
Breezy 1 Sportfishing
You truly canโ€™t go wrong by booking with the professionals on board the LineDancer. Both Captains Bob & Don were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They were great in both giving tips and praise to my 10 yr old grandson. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a first rate quality fishing charter
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You truly canโ€™t go wrong by booking with the professionals on board the LineDancer. Both Captains Bob & Don were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They were great in both giving tips and praise to my 10 yr old grandson. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a first rate quality fishing charter
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Line Dancer Sport Fishing
Yes, it was our first time fishing in Chicago. We visit the city often but this was our first time fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, it was our first time fishing in Chicago. We visit the city often but this was our first time fishing.
Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft
Thin Blue Line Fishing Chicago 33ft
I was the only one on our trip that had fished on Lake Michigan previously. I informed captain Jim and he did everything to make the trip a great adventure for everyone.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I was the only one on our trip that had fished on Lake Michigan previously. I informed captain Jim and he did everything to make the trip a great adventure for everyone.
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Jawz-on Charter Services 36 foot
Definitely higher a guide and somebody that has a boat that can move pretty quick. This will allow you to jump from lake to lake to go from good spot to good spot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely higher a guide and somebody that has a boat that can move pretty quick. This will allow you to jump from lake to lake to go from good spot to good spot.
Unlimited Guide Service Walleye / Musky / Pan
Unlimited Guide Service Walleye / Musky / Pan
Great place to get out on the lake. Bring adequate food & drink on the boat with you, and be prepared for changing temperatures.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great place to get out on the lake. Bring adequate food & drink on the boat with you, and be prepared for changing temperatures.
Long Gone 3 Charters
Long Gone 3 Charters
June is good, but I understand that fishing Lake Michigan in May is best! Our trip far surpassed fishing in Indiana or Michigan. Booking with Hookโ€™d on Fishing in Waukegan Harbor was a great choice! We were novices but the two of us (father and son) still managed to put 7 coho in the boat! Any day is a great day to be on the water!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
June is good, but I understand that fishing Lake Michigan in May is best! Our trip far surpassed fishing in Indiana or Michigan. Booking with Hookโ€™d on Fishing in Waukegan Harbor was a great choice! We were novices but the two of us (father and son) still managed to put 7 coho in the boat! Any day is a great day to be on the water!
Hookโ€™d On Fishing Charters, Inc
Hookโ€™d On Fishing Charters, Inc
Bring layers, in case it gets chilly, and wear pants. There are surprisingly lots of flies on the lake and they bite!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring layers, in case it gets chilly, and wear pants. There are surprisingly lots of flies on the lake and they bite!
Storm Force Sportfishing LLC
Storm Force Sportfishing LLC