About Your Guide

Josh Slawkin

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Comfortable

Founded by Captain Josh in 2015, Bama Breeze is a premier Lake Michigan charter fishing operation. Moored at North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, just 45 minutes north of Chicago, the Bama Breeze runs salmon and trout charters from April through October aboard a 40-foot sport fisherman.

A lifelong Illinois resident and Midwest outdoorsman, Cpt. Josh is a long-standing professional in the outdoors industry, having served as Head of Operations and COO for notable brands like Mystery Tackle Box and Googan Squad. Monday through Friday he maintains a professional corporate life, but come the weekend, you'll find him behind the helm of the Bama Breeze doing what he loves most. Whether it's a bachelor party, a family outing, a corporate event, or a serious trophy fish hunt, Cpt. Josh and his crew are focused on putting you on fish and making sure you have a great time doing it.

About Your Guide

Josh Slawkin

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

On Lake Michigan, for each of our 5 species, - 33lb King Salmon - 32lb Lake Trout - 21lb Brown Trout - 17lb Rainbow Trout - 15lb Coho Salmon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Salmon of course!

What’s your favorite band?

Jimmy Buffett of course, check the business and boat name!

What’s your favorite movie?

Perfect Storm

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

On Lake Michigan, for each of our 5 species, - 33lb King Salmon - 32lb Lake Trout - 21lb Brown Trout - 17lb Rainbow Trout - 15lb Coho Salmon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Salmon of course!

What’s your favorite band?

Jimmy Buffett of course, check the business and boat name!

What’s your favorite movie?

Perfect Storm

What’s your favorite sports team?

Chicago Blackhawks

What’s your drink of choice?

Busch Light

What was your last halloween costume?

Don't remember

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Nothing

How did you get started guiding?

My dad was a part-time guide. When he passed while I was in college, I had to make the decision to either get into guiding to pay for our boat or sell the boat. I chose the boat.

What makes you different from other guides?

I do this for fun. I have a corporate career Mon-Fri 9-5. I choose to spend my weekends on the water showing people what Lake Michigan has to offer because I enjoy it.

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