Damn Good Coho Salmon Fishing Guides In Waukegan

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 coho salmon trips in Waukegan, and the most popular trips in the area are Weekend Fishing Trip guided by Daryl, Salmon & Trout Fishing Waukegan guided by Jim, and Weekday Special - 36' Trojan guided by Jim.

Our guides in Waukegan are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for coho salmon in Waukegan.

The most common fishing techniques in Waukegan are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but heavy tackle fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for coho salmon in Waukegan can range anywhere from about $750 to $2,300, but the average price for a half day trip for coho salmon in Waukegan is $1,231. The average price for a full day trip for coho salmon in Waukegan is $1,683.

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 coho salmon fishing in Waukegan is summer, and most anglers book their trips 54 days in advance.

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