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Lake Fishing Charter in Westfield

Lake Erie Catch-Em-Up Trip

100% (5) Guided by Rick

30 ft 6 People From $400 total

Lake Fishing Charter in Winthrop Harbor

Lake Michigan 4 Hour Twilight Trip

100% (4) Guided by Josh

39 ft 6 People From $650 total

Lake, River Fishing Charter in Pulaski

Salmon and Trout Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Ryan

18 ft 3 People From $450 total

Top Types of Fishing

Lake

River

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Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Top Locations for Lake Trout Fishing

Kenosha

Winthrop Harbor

Pulaski

Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best lake trout fishing trips?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 lake trout trips, and the most popular trips are Lake Erie Catch-Em-Up Trip guided by Rick, Lake Michigan 4 Hour Twilight Trip guided by Josh, and Salmon and Trout Fishing guided by Ryan.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5081 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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.

What types of lake trout fishing trips are common?

Lake fishing is the most popular for lake trout as well as river fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but heavy tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much does a lake trout fishing trip cost?

for lake trout prices can range anywhere from $350 to $1,920, but the average price for a half day for lake trout is $624. The average price for a full day for lake trout is $897.

When is the best month to go lake trout fishing?

The most popular season for lake trout fishing is fall, and most anglers book their trips 84 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for lake trout and what are the bag limits for lake trout?

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