Captain Don's Charter Service

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Our guide service is a Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout fishing operation located in Waukegan Harbor Illinois. Captain Don Anderson is a full time Illinois licensed fishing guide and USCG licensed charter captain. His boat is the SPENDTHRIFT II, a 39 foot Tiara Open. This vessel is the ultimate fis...

Our guide service is a Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout fishing operation located in Waukegan Harbor Illinois. Captain Don Anderson is a full time Illinois licensed fishing guide and USCG licensed charter captain. His boat is the SPENDTHRIFT II, a 39 foot Tiara Open. This vessel is the ultimate fishing machine. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art electronics to ensure your fishing success and provides plenty of room for your comfort, safety and enjoyment. The 39’ SPENDTHRIFT II is one of the largest boats on Lake Michigan that can easily accommodate six passengers. Captain Don follows major schools of fish, putting your crew in the hottest fishing spots throughout the season, resulting in more limit catches and happier customers than any other fishing charter out there. Your next Lake Michigan fishing trip will be fun and successful with Captain Don’s Charter Service! Captain Don specializes in trolling for Trout, Steelhead, and Perch in Lake Michigan. Whether you’re an avid angler or just starting out with the rod and reel, Captain Don is happy to share his expertise and passion with you. There is a First Mate who works hard for each and every customer, and appreciates any gratuity you may leave at the end of the trip (15-20% is customary, and very much appreciated). Your group of six can choose a six hour trip, or an eight hour trip. This gives us plenty of time to get the fish on the hook. Children should be old enough to handle adult sized rods and reels (babies and small children not recommended). There is a toilet onboard for any bathroom breaks needed. Included in your trip price is all six passengers fishing, lures, rods, reels, and tackle. You should bring your Illinois fishing license and stamp, food and drinks for the day, and appropriate clothing depending on the weather. Captain Don is licensed by the State of Illinois and the U.S. Coast Guard. He has the reputation for working with his customer’s safety and enjoyment as the top priority. Captain Don fishes Lake Michigan from April through October. Book now as his calendar does get filled up quickly. Don’t miss out on an amazing Lake Michigan fishing charter!

Popular Features:

  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Toilet On Board
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • First Mate
  • Fishing Trips with Captain Don's Charter Service start at: $840.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 43 East Madison Street Waukegan, IL

    • Brown Trout
    • Lake Trout
    • Yellow Perch
    • Rainbow Trout
    • King Salmon
    • Coho Salmon
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Six Hour - AM Charter

$840.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

5:00am - 11:00am CST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Fishing for Coho Salmon during the early season followed by Lake Trout and Chinook Salmon. There is always a chance of catching Rainbow and Brown Trout.

Six Hour – PM Charter

$840.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

12:00pm - 6:00pm CST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Fishing for Coho Salmon during the early season followed by Lake Trout and Chinook Salmon. There is always a chance of catching Rainbow and Brown Trout.

Eight Hour – Full-Day Charter

$1,080.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

5:00am - 1:00pm CST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Fishing for Coho Salmon during the early season followed by Lake Trout and Chinook Salmon. There is always a chance of catching Rainbow and Brown Trout.

Customer Reviews
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3/4 Day Trip (PM)
We could not have asked for a better day and certainly could not have booked with a better Captain. Captain Don has been boating since he was 8 years old and knows these waters better than anyone. Everyone in my family caught fish and had a great time on the water. If you’re going to book a trip for family, friends or just yourself, we all highly recommend Captain Don!!
We could not have asked for a better day and certainly could not have booked with a better Captain. Captain Don has been boating since he was 8 years old and knows these waters better than anyone. Everyone in my family caught fish and had a great time on the water. If you’re going to book a trip for family, friends or just yourself, we all highly recommend Captain Don!!
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3/4 Day Trip (AM)
The title says it all. One of those great days out fishing and know it when you do. That’s exactly what we got with Don and Pete! Great company and guides for some deep water “Lunkers”!! 8 Lake Tr. and 4 Rainbows make for some good eats to come! Thanks again guys! Looking forward to visiting again soon!
The title says it all. One of those great days out fishing and know it when you do. That’s exactly what we got with Don and Pete! Great company and guides for some deep water “Lunkers”!! 8 Lake Tr. and 4 Rainbows make for some good eats to come! Thanks again guys! Looking forward to visiting again soon!
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3/4 Day Trip (PM)
I took my family on a 3/4 day fishing trip with Capatain Don. We caught a 33 inch Chinook Salmon that made my family’s day! Everyone really got excited after we caught a King. They are very eager to go back.
I took my family on a 3/4 day fishing trip with Capatain Don. We caught a 33 inch Chinook Salmon that made my family’s day! Everyone really got excited after we caught a King. They are very eager to go back.
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Radar
  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
  • First Mate

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