First time salmon/steelhead experience and it was incredible!

Anglers' gallery (9)

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  Jack Brodeur

  Repeat angler

  

  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2026

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  2 trips

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  First time salmon/steelhead experience and it was incredible!

  5 Hour Trip – Chicago River- Bass on July 11, 2026 • 2 adults

  What an amazing day with Captain Ernesto of Thin Blue Line Fishing! As pretty avid bass fishermen this was definitely outside our comfort zone. First time fishing for either species and being on Lake Michigan. From te moment we met the Captain at the boat launch until we stepped off that afternoon our safety and comfort were top priorities. The conditions wee less than favorable but we still caught 3 Kings and 4 steelhead, good enough to place 4th overall in the tournament. If Nick had shown up to fish and not Chris we could have definitely placed better but he let a few off unfortunately. 10 out of 10 trip, definitely recommend booking with Captain Ernesto!

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  Response from Charter operator

  July 12, 2026

  Hahah. Thanks Jack. Appreciate the review and inside joke.

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  Shiloh Lockhart

  

  Alaska, US

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  Fish galore!!!!

  5 Hr Salmon and Trout DOWNTOWN (AM) on June 20, 2026 • 2 adults

  The captain was wonderful! Made the whole trip memorable! Found the fish and gave detailed instructions on how to reel them in. It was our first time fishing on a boat and will definitely do it again. He was super patient and very knowledgeable! We caught a King Salmon!! Loved every minute of this trip.

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  Response from Charter operator

  June 21, 2026

  Thank you. glad you had a good time. Cant believe we had 4 different species for your 1st time.

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  Bennett Spencer

  

  Connecticut, US

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  Fun day!

  5 Hr Salmon and Trout DOWNTOWN (AM) on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults

  we had a blast, catching 10 lakers and 1 coho. lots of fun, would recommend to anyone looking for a successful trip

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  Response from Charter operator

  September 12, 2026

  Thank you. Glad the fish were active.

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  Brett Smith

  

  Australia

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  Member since 2026

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  professional guide

  5 Hr SALMON AND TROUT Downtown Mid on August 29, 2026 • 4 adults

  found the fish well equipped boat

  

  Response from Charter operator

  August 31, 2026

  Thank you

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  Eric Bennett

  Repeat angler

  

  Ohio, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  4.7

  Verified

  Tough Conditions

  4 Hr Jig/Cast Salmon &Trout Chicago - 3:00 PM on March 29, 2026 • 2 adults

  Lake was murky and temps were cold. Setup and caught Lake Trout on first cast. Rest of the trip was slow, tried jigging, casting and trolling and could not connect. Capt Ernesto was great and would book again under better water conditions.

  

  Response from Charter operator

  March 31, 2026

  Thanks Eric. Darn Chicago weather will occasionally things difficult for us. Look forward to a redemption trip.