Brown Trout Fishing Guides In Illinois

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Lake Fishing Trip in Winthrop Harbor

Lake Michigan 4 Hour Twilight

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39 ft 1 - 6 People From $108 / person

Lake Fishing Trip in Winthrop Harbor

Lake Michigan 8 Hour Trip

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39 ft 1 - 6 People From $200 / person

Lake Fishing Trip in Winthrop Harbor

Lake Michigan 6 Hour Trip

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39 ft 1 - 6 People From $167 / person

Most Popular Types of Brown Trout Trips in Illinois

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Head out with Josh and prepare for an action-packed day of Great Lake fishing! The massive Lake Michigan is a perfect place to get the vast experience of ocean fishing while targeting freshwater Salmon and Trout! On this 6-hour morning trip, Cpt Josh will take you into the Lake Michigan waters where you'll be going after Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon. Josh will take you trolling the open waters to attract these picture-worthy fish. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your guide take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin! Josh will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing, an Illinois fishing license with a Salmon stamp, any snacks or drinks you might need, and a cooler to store your catches. Josh will happily clean any keepers for an additional fee. Book your trip today and come home with some tasty fish! Read More

Lake Fishing Trip in Winthrop Harbor

Lake Michigan 6 Hour Trip

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39 ft 1 - 6 People From $167 / person

Head out with Josh and prepare for an action-packed day of Great Lake fishing! The massive Lake Michigan is a perfect to place to get the vast experience of ocean fishing while targeting freshwater Salmon and Trout! On this 3/4 or full-day trip, Josh will take you into the Lake Michigan waters where you'll be going after Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon. Josh will take you trolling the open waters to attract these picture-worthy fish. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your guide take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin! Josh will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing, an Illinois fishing license with a Salmon stamp, any snacks or drinks you might need, and a cooler to store your catches. Josh will happily clean any keepers for an additional fee. Book your trip today and come home with some tasty fish! Read More

Lake Fishing Trip in Winthrop Harbor

Lake Michigan 8 Hour Trip

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39 ft 1 - 6 People From $200 / person

Head out with Josh and prepare for an action-packed evening of Great Lake fishing with a beautiful sunset view! The massive Lake Michigan is a perfect to place to get the vast experience of ocean fishing while targeting freshwater Salmon and Trout! On this 4-hour sunset trip, Travis will take you into the Lake Michigan waters where you'll be going after Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon. Josh will take you trolling the open waters to attract these picture-worthy fish. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your guide take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin! Josh will provide all rods, reels and tackle, and will provide live bait for an additional cost. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing, an Illinois fishing license with a Salmon stamp, any snacks or drinks you might need, and a cooler to store your catches. Josh will happily clean any keepers for an additional fee. Book your trip today and come home with some tasty fish! Read More

Lake Fishing Trip in Winthrop Harbor

Lake Michigan 4 Hour Twilight

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39 ft 1 - 6 People From $108 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Illinois

What are the best brown trout fishing trips in Illinois?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 brown trout trips in Illinois, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Michigan 4 Hour Twilight guided by Josh, Lake Michigan 6 Hour Trip guided by Josh, and Lake Michigan 8 Hour Trip guided by Josh.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular city to book a Brown Trout charter in Illinois is Winthrop Harbor.

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What types of brown trout fishing trips are common in Illinois?

Lake fishing is the most popular for brown trout in Illinois.

The most common fishing techniques in Illinois are trolling and light tackle fishing.

How much does an Illinois brown trout fishing trip cost?

for brown trout in Illinois prices can range anywhere from an affordable $650 to $1,200, but the average price for a half day trip for brown trout in Illinois is $650. The average price for a full day trip for brown trout in Illinois is $1,100.

What month is best for brown trout fishing in Illinois?

The most popular season for brown trout fishing in Illinois is fall, and most anglers book their trips 86 days in advance.

Do I need a Illinois fishing license for brown trout and what are the bag limits for brown trout in Illinois?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Illinois, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Illinois. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Illinois.

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