The 10 BEST Fishing Charters in Lake Michigan (Summer 2024) (2024)

Weather is amazing. Lake is beautiful. Fish were biting. Couldn’t ask for more!

Weather is amazing. Lake is beautiful. Fish were biting. Couldn’t ask for more!

If you have children going take a few snacks. Ours got hungry in the 4 hours.

If you have children going take a few snacks. Ours got hungry in the 4 hours.

Do not expect limits. Limits are always just a bonus. Expect to catch some nice quality fish, and trust your captain and their crew. Always remember, it’s not about limits, it’s about the experience.

Do not expect limits. Limits are always just a bonus. Expect to catch some nice quality fish, and trust your captain and their crew. Always remember, it’s not about limits, it’s about the experience.

Yes, it was our first time fishing in Chicago. We visit the city often but this was our first time fishing.

Yes, it was our first time fishing in Chicago. We visit the city often but this was our first time fishing.

Pack with layers and rubber soles shoes since the deck can be wet and you start before the sun rises so temp’s and weather can change over the course of your trip.Captain and crew will put you on fish, which the bigger the fish and the farther out can give you a workout but just keep a steady pace reeling in. Listen to the crew as they’ll guide you through getting fish in the boat.Otherwise, there’s really only one hard fast rule of thumb, have fun!

Pack with layers and rubber soles shoes since the deck can be wet and you start before the sun rises so temp’s and weather can change over the course of your trip.Captain and crew will put you on fish, which the bigger the fish and the farther out can give you a workout but just keep a steady pace reeling in. Listen to the crew as they’ll guide you through getting fish in the boat.Otherwise, there’s really only one hard fast rule of thumb, have fun!

Get a charter booked with kingpin charter what a awesome experience and wonderful family run business

Get a charter booked with kingpin charter what a awesome experience and wonderful family run business

I was the only one on our trip that had fished on Lake Michigan previously. I informed captain Jim and he did everything to make the trip a great adventure for everyone.

I was the only one on our trip that had fished on Lake Michigan previously. I informed captain Jim and he did everything to make the trip a great adventure for everyone.

Easy access to the lake. Cloudy day and calm water. Early July fishing yielded some nice fish

Easy access to the lake. Cloudy day and calm water. Early July fishing yielded some nice fish

This was the first time we've fished this area and it was nice. We plan on coming back.

This was the first time we've fished this area and it was nice. We plan on coming back.

Early July seems okay there was fish to be caught just not huge numbers, I guess it really depends what you wanna catch

Early July seems okay there was fish to be caught just not huge numbers, I guess it really depends what you wanna catch

Be willing to learn from Captain Crabby, as he is very knowledgeable and willing to help.Bring motion sickness medicine as you never know what Lake Michigan will be like.

Be willing to learn from Captain Crabby, as he is very knowledgeable and willing to help.Bring motion sickness medicine as you never know what Lake Michigan will be like.

We didn't catch anything on our two hour trip, but fishing is alot of waiting!

We didn't catch anything on our two hour trip, but fishing is alot of waiting!

Definitely higher a guide and somebody that has a boat that can move pretty quick. This will allow you to jump from lake to lake to go from good spot to good spot.

Definitely higher a guide and somebody that has a boat that can move pretty quick. This will allow you to jump from lake to lake to go from good spot to good spot.

Went out on the 10:30 am to 3:30 trip - caught 6 fish about 70 lbs before cleaning. Lots of fun on a perfect day.

Went out on the 10:30 am to 3:30 trip - caught 6 fish about 70 lbs before cleaning. Lots of fun on a perfect day.

Captain Bob communicated well prior to the trip and Captain Kevin and First Mate Scott were experienced and made the trip enjoyable.

Captain Bob communicated well prior to the trip and Captain Kevin and First Mate Scott were experienced and made the trip enjoyable.

Bring a light jacketThe lake is still very cold, slight breeze can be chilly...

Bring a light jacketThe lake is still very cold, slight breeze can be chilly...

You never know how well the fish will bite. I was on two different charters where fish bit quite frequently, this time not so much, but the crew never gave up looking for the fish until it was time to return to the marina. They said they were kid friendly and lived up to their word. It shows they love their job.

You never know how well the fish will bite. I was on two different charters where fish bit quite frequently, this time not so much, but the crew never gave up looking for the fish until it was time to return to the marina. They said they were kid friendly and lived up to their word. It shows they love their job.

Dress for the weather, watch the videos on FishBooker, communicate with your captain, and get ready to have fun!

Dress for the weather, watch the videos on FishBooker, communicate with your captain, and get ready to have fun!

Talk with local fisherman and bait store to get the current fishing situation and what to use and species to target

Talk with local fisherman and bait store to get the current fishing situation and what to use and species to target

Highly recommend the Maykin Baykin Charter!!! They know their sh*t and where to go looking for the big fish!

Highly recommend the Maykin Baykin Charter!!! They know their sh*t and where to go looking for the big fish!