Types of Lake Michigan Salmon & Trout Fishing Charters and Rates

Below is an overview of the length of charters and associated rates. Four people is maximum group size Capt Rick is taking until further notice due to covid spread and uncertainty. Captain Rick also runs charters for smaller, two & three person groups at a discount from Monday thru Friday and are listed under the Weekday Rate Specials. Capt Rick does not mix and match groups, singles or solos. The boat is yours to enjoy for for your own private charter. 

April Promo – Six-hour charter for the price of a five-hour charter. Plus free Hot Hands hand warmers when needed!

2024 Promo – Free Clif Bars (Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip), while supplies last

Capt Rick is taking reservations for the 2024 Season. Reservations generally book up several weeks and months and even over a year in advance; Spring dates in April, May, and June are normally reserved over the preceding summer, fall, and winter months.

Which salmon fishing charter is right for you?

Specializing in Lake Michigan Trout and Salmon Charter Fishing Adventures from Waukegan Illinois for the Chicago, Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor areas

5 Hour Fishing CharterCaptain Rick recommends this fishing charter for all 2-4 person charters in May and the first two weeks in June

6 Hour Fishing Charter: Captain Rick recommends this fishing charter for ALL four person charters in April, June, July, August, September, and OctoberAt these times of the season, schools of fish will often be found in deeper waters, or farther from the harbor, and the extra hour is often instrumental in maximizing more time to reach these fish and fine tune our presentation techniques.

8 Hour Fishing Charter: This charter offers the most value and gives us the ultimate flexibility in pin-pointing our presentation techniques as well as experimenting with others in order to offer you the best chance of catching both more and larger fish.

5-Hour Fishing Charter

2 people – $300 a person  Special – Monday to Friday only

3 people – $240 a person  Special – Monday to Friday only
4 people – $215 a person
 
 

6-Hour Fishing Charter

2 people $350 a person – Monday to Friday only

3 people – $273 a person – Monday to Friday only

4 people – $240 a person

 

8-Hour Fishing Charter

3 people – $340 a person

4 people – $290 a person

 

ALL CHARTERS INCLUDE THOROUGH AND PROFESSIONAL RINSING, ICING, AND BAGGING OF YOUR CATCH ON THE BOAT. FISH CLEANING IS FREE IF WE CATCH NINE OR LESS FISH. OTHERWISE, $1 A FISH APPLIES FOR ALL FISH CLEANED, IF TEN OR MORE FISH ARE CAUGHT. Captain Rick also has a variety of delicious and simple recipes on this website for you to enjoy your catch afterwards including his own famous Salmon Cakes recipe!

Come Fishing To:

** Catch and Prepare a Delicious and Healthy, Wild Salmon or Trout Dinner For a True, Lake-to-Table Experience  **

** Sunrises on the Water are Often a Breathtaking Experience, Making the Early Wake-Up Very Well Worth it and Offering Unsurpassed Photo Opportunities **

** Birthdays/Family Outings/Father’s & Mother’s Day **

Other Details

Specializing in Lake Michigan Trout and Salmon Charter Fishing Adventures from Waukegan Illinois for the Chicago, Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor areasMorning charters leave the dock at either 5am, 6am or 7am depending on time of year. Afternoon charters usually depart the dock at 11am or noon.

  • $100 deposit required for each charter, at the time of booking, in order to secure your reservation.
  • Deposit goes toward final balance. Final balance settled after we fish. Check, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp or cash is preferred. Credit card is accepted but 3.5% will be added
  • Gratuity is very appreciated if you feel Captain Rick did an exceptional job
  • 14-DAY CANCELLATION policy for refund of deposit
  • If we can’t fish due to high wind/waves/lightening, we can attempt to reschedule or refund full deposit.

Deposits can be made online by credit card through a secure Paypal system, Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle.  Click here to make an online deposit by credit card

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