Damn Good Lake Trout Fishing Guides In Illinois

The best lake trout fishing trips in Illinois are:

• Bama Breeze Sportfishing
• JAWZON CHARTER SERVICES
• Long Gone 3 Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 lake trout trips in Illinois, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Michigan 4 Hour Twilight guided by Josh, Salmon & Trout fishing guided by Jim, and Lake Michigan 6 Hour Trip guided by Josh.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly lake trout guides / fishing lessons in Illinois? Check out our beginner and family friendly lake trout guides in Illinois.

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for lake trout in Illinois.

The most common fishing techniques in Illinois are trolling, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for lake trout in Illinois can range anywhere from about $690 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for lake trout in Illinois is $670. The average price for a full day trip for lake trout in Illinois is $1,310.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for lake trout fishing in Illinois is fall, and most anglers book their trips 54 days in advance.

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.