About Your Trip

Lake

Morning or Afternoon, the 6hr charter is our most popular charter. Morning charters normally leave the dock between 4am-6am Afternoon Charters normally leave between 10am and 12pm.

About Your Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Hello, my name is Captain Brian and I have been an outdoor enthusiast my entire life. With 20+ years of experience, I bring knowledge and excitement to every charter.

I started as a First Mate at age 14, and received my U.S.C.G Captains License at 18.

I also guide waterfowl hunts in Northeast Illinois from October-January.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

6ft Nurse Shark

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

Smoked Ribs

What’s your favorite band?

Van Halen

What’s your favorite sports team?

Chicago Blackhawks

What’s your drink of choice?

Lemonade

What was your last halloween costume?

Can’t remember

What do you want for Christmas this year?

For my daughter to have a memorable Christmas

How did you get started guiding?

Started out as a First Mate

What makes you different from other guides?

I prefer to find my own area to fish vs. following the pack

Start Location

North Point Marina, North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL, USA | Bodies of water fished: Lake Michigan

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Pacemaker
Year Built: 1977
Boat Length: 36
Engine Manufacturer: Crusader
Total Horsepower: 750
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Clean Head (Restroom) Cooler & Ice to keep catch cold Couch

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

Available

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Chinook Salmon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Large restroom Restroom (Head)
State of the art Marine Electronics
Rods Reels & Tackle all supplied
Professional cleaning & bagging off catch
Multi-state Fishing Licenses available on boat.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours
6 People	$1,155.00	$935.00
5 People	$1,155.00	$935.00
4 People	$1,155.00	$935.00
3 People	$1,155.00	$935.00
2 People	$1,155.00	$935.00
1 Person	$1,155.00	$935.00

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!