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Half day trip with Captain John

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Shared Trip (AM) on July 16, 2023

Miguel S.

Evanston, IL

5.0 / 5

Half day trip with Captain John

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Miguel S.

Evanston, IL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

My dad and I had a great time on the water. Captain John is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to the art of fishing! Highly recommend.

My dad and I had a great time on the water. Captain John is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to the art of fishing! Highly...

Miguel S. recommends Hook’d On Fishing Charters, Inc

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 45 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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4 stars		1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

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Eric S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing Father’s Day trip

VERIFIED 2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring on June 15, 2025

Eric S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 15, 2025

2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring

What an amazing day on the water with Capt John and first mate Eric. Within a few minutes of the lines being set we had strikes. Missed the first few, but then it was nonstop catching for about an hour and a half after that. We limited out and caught some chunky coho and a small king. The captain and mate knew exactly what to do and put us on a ton of fish. Fun guys to talk to out on the water also. Would highly recommend Capt John

What an amazing day on the water with Capt John and first mate Eric. Within a few minutes of the lines being set we had strikes....

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Thomas D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Like We Won the Lottery

VERIFIED NEW 2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring on May 30, 2026

Thomas D.

5.0 / 5

May 30, 2026

2 person 5hr. PM Trip - Spring

Like We Won the Lottery

VERIFIED NEW

Great day out on the water with these guys. Weather was perfect, Capt and Mate we super helpful, and a cooler full of big fish.

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Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2026

Thomas, Thank you for the awesome review! We had a great time fishing with you and are happy to hear you enjoyed the day as much as we did. Days with great weather, good company, and a cooler full of fish are hard to beat. We truly appreciate you spending your day on the water with us and taking the time to share your experience. Hopefully this was just the first of many trips together, and we’ll have another opportunity to help you fill the cooler again soon! Thanks... More

Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2026

Thomas,

Thank you for the awesome review! We had a great time fishing with you and are happy to hear you enjoyed the day as much as we did. Days with great weather, good company, and a cooler full of fish are hard to beat.

We truly appreciate you spending your day on the water with us and taking the time to share your experience. Hopefully this was just the first of many trips together, and we’ll have another opportunity to help you fill the cooler again soon!

Thanks again, and we’ll save a spot on the boat for you.

Captain John & Crew

Captain replied

Paritosh P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

VERIFIED 4 person 5hr. AM Trip on September 14, 2025

Paritosh P.

5.0 / 5

Sep 14, 2025

4 person 5hr. AM Trip

Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

VERIFIED

Capt. John and his First Mate were a blast to fish with! We had an amazing time out on the water. Our group included a couple of first-timers, and Capt. John was incredibly patient—even after we lost a few catches early on. We ended up maxing out and even had to release the last catch! I would definitely recommend Capt. John and his charter service. Can’t wait to go out again!

Capt. John and his First Mate were a blast to fish with! We had an amazing time out on the water. Our group included a couple...

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Troy S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED NEW 5 person 5hr. AM Trip on June 6, 2026

Troy S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 6, 2026

5 person 5hr. AM Trip

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED NEW

Capt and cree were great! would definitely do it again.

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Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2026

Thank you, Troy! We appreciate you and your family spending the morning with us. The offshore bite didn’t cooperate early, but we adjusted the game plan, worked back into shallower water, and found a solid coho bite to finish the day with 14 fish in the box. It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we’re glad everyone enjoyed the experience. We look forward to fishing with you again soon!

Capt. John Gonzales (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2026

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Heather J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great mother/son Trip

VERIFIED 2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring on July 26, 2025

Heather J.

5.0 / 5

Jul 26, 2025

2 person 5hr. AM Trip – Spring

Great mother/son Trip

VERIFIED

I did this charter for my 13 year-old son and he had an amazing time. John and his first mate were very nice and accommodating. We went on a morning trip and caught king salmon and lake trout, we can’t wait to go back in the spring.

I did this charter for my 13 year-old son and he had an amazing time. John and his first mate were very nice and accommodating....

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Amazing Father’s Day trip

Amazing Father’s Day trip

Like We Won the Lottery

Like We Won the Lottery

Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

Great fishing experience

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Great mother/son Trip

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Amazing Father’s Day trip

Amazing Father’s Day trip

Like We Won the Lottery

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Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

Great Fishing Trip with Capt. John and His Awesome Mate!

Great fishing experience

Great fishing experience

Great mother/son Trip

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