Being a Chicagoland fishing charter captain is not as easy as it appears. After a long hard season of working two trips a day almost every day of spring and summer you would think a captain would want to kick back and relax. What do most Chicago area captains do on their off season? They fish or hunt as the outdoors is in their blood… Captains Nick, Jerry and Kyle pictured here with a monster yellow-fin tuna caught off the Louisiana gulf shores. However, it’s not all fun and games. Most captains are busy at secondary work and always preparing for the next season.

We look forward to unwrapping the boats and getting ready for a new season like last season of catching monster coho, large king salmon, and world class lake trout upon Lake Michigan. Captain Nick has been busy maintaining and fixing the equipment, sorting lures and restringing the fishing poles so they’re ready for you to come aboard and enjoy a day reeling in the fish. We’re upgrading our sonar systems for the 2025 season too.

A captains love of the water never ends. They love to share this experience with everyone and passing on their knowledge to the new generation. Join the excitement on Lake Michigan and book your Chicagoland fishing charter today aboard Spendthrift Charters. Book your charter now and mention “Yellow-fin” to receive free fish cleaning. This is up to a $90 value. 

A fisherman is always looking for new experiences and fishing in new places. You’ve heard of the saying, “the one that got away”.  You can always hear fisherman talking about their new experiences, what they caught, and what got away during their excursions. This is especially true upon a charter boat. With that said, it is time to book your 2025 charters now to get preferred dates.

Call today @ 847-816-7390