Yes. Everyone on board over the age of 15 is required to have a Illinois Fishing License and a Lake Michigan Salmon Stamp. You can buy these online from the IL DNR page or at a store like Bass Pro or Walmart.  Fishing Licenses (illinois.gov)

Sorry but we do not allow any glass containers. This is for the protection of our customers and crew and there are no exceptions to this rule.

Absolutely. Fish Cleaning\Filleting is included in the price from May to October. Outside those months we are unable to clean the fish due to weather and resources. We will fillet the fish and place in a bag. When you get home you will need to rinse with clean water and place in a new bag. Don’t forget to bring a cooler to take home your catch 🙂

Yes you can bring Alcohol on board. No Glass is allowed. 

If you have a good time and the crew works hard to get you on fish it is customary to tip the crew. Typically the tip is done similar to a waiter/waitress. 

We do not have a cooler onboard for your food and drinks. Most people will bring their own and also a second cooler to take home the fish fillets.  

Everything you need to catch fish we provide. Rods, Bait, Tackle… Everything. We have your covered. 

Payment can be made with Cash, Check, or Credit Card. 

Absolutely. Please keep into consideration the boat will be moving around and items will slide so some snacks are more suitable then others. 

Lake Michigan is a large body of water which plays into the temperature. Typically it is colder on the lake then it is onshore especially in the spring and early summer. Mornings can be damp and cold on most days. Plenty of room onboard for extra cloths or jackets. You can always take cloths off. The weather on the lake is hard to predict in far in advance. We will often wait until the day before the trip to make any decision on canceling trips. We also do not cancel trips for rain. Fish don’t mind being wet and we have found fishing can actually be better in the rain as it hides the sound of the boat. 

When we are fishing offshore on days with little wind we often times will have black fly’s  on the boat. They like to bite ankles so we suggest wearing pants, shoes, and socks. 

Its always a good idea to wear sunscreen. With the water so clear  you not only get the sun from above but the reflection on the water gets you from below as well. Please do not bring spray sunscreen. It gets all over the deck and makes it very slippery. 

Cell phones stop working around 6 miles offshore. We are often much further then that so you will likely not have service. 

This style fishing is for everyone. There is nothing special and we will coach you threw it. Many of our customers have never caught a fish before. To be honest often times the less experienced will get more fish to the boat then those who have done it all their life. 

If you can legally carry a gun your welcome to bring it. We do not allow shooting the gun and there are also no pirates on Lake Michigan so if you feel the need by all means bring it. 

We only offer private charters so you rent the entire boat. We do not mix groups. I have tried in the past and there can be conflicts in personalities and the amount of fish caught. Its important for us to make sure everyone has a good relaxing time so we no longer offer the split trips. 

The limit of 6 is a limit set by the US Coast Guard for charter boats. US Coast Guard counts bodies not size so a kid does not count any different then an adult. 

Yes there is parking at the harbor. The fee is $29 for the day. On some days the parking lot will fill up and there is another parking lot 2 blocks away. This only happens in the afternoon a few times a year.

We don’t really have an age limit. These fish can be big and in my experience kids under 7 will struggle. The boat is also moving around a lot so toddlers may fall walking around so I dont think toddlers and babies is a good idea. 

Our #1 goal is Safety above all else. On days where it is going to be rough it is not a good idea for those with Mobility Issues, Kids, or Pregnant to head out onto the lake.

Lake Michigan is a large body of water. In some ways in worse than the ocean. So the answer is Yes people do get seasick from time to time. If you are prone to seasickness we have a few suggestions. Taking a seasickness pill like Dramamine is a good idea BUT take it at least 3 hours before you get on the boat. Drinking and not sleeping much the night before also seems to trigger sea sickness.