Explore Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline: Where Urban Splendor Meets Natural Beauty
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- Welcome to Evanston Boating! Captain Dan is a US Coast Guard certified captain. His Boat "New Wave" is a Yamaha FSH jet engine boat. Toilet is on board. He is leaving out of Evanston and Waukegan harbours.
- Capt. Dan speaks English and German. Offers include:
- - Fishing trips (Apr-Oct)
- - Boating on Lake Michigan (Jul-Oct)
- - Chicago River Tour (Apr-Oct)
- - Custom combination of the above.
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Fishing Trips
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Boating on Lake Michigan
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Chicago River Tour
Fishing Trip
Out of Evanston (Evanston Boat Ramp, next to Clark Street Beach) or Waukegan Harbour. Early morning or evening trips. The standard is 4 hrs, 3 guests.
We will fish for King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead and Lake Trout. No prior fishing experience is required. All fishing and water equipment is on board.
What to bring:
Shoes: Soft soled shoes. Tennis/running/gym shoes or sandals are great. Avoid any shoes or boots with a hard heels/soles. No flip flops!
Sunglasses, sunscreen, extra jacket or layers, and a knit hat especially in the spring months.
Long pants instead of shorts – usually jeans or lightweight, nylon long pants to protect against sunburn.
Raincoat – We will fish in light rain and the boat has a large T-top roof. Fishing can be very good when it rains lightly.
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Fishing licenses: Each passenger is responsible for obtaining their own Illinois fishing license & Salmon Stamp – 24-hour license/salmon stamp is usually available for purchase on the boat for $12/person for IL residents and $17 non-residents. Capt. Dan encourages you to purchase your season or 24-hour license and salmon stamp a day ahead of the trip, online at the Illinois DNR website here: www.exploremoreil.com. If this is missed, no worries, it can be done on the boat.
Please text or email Capt. Dan a day or two before your day of fishing to make sure the weather looks good, so you don’t waste money on a license you won’t use. You need a salmon stamp but not a trout stamp. A salmon stamp covers both salmon and trout caught in Lake Michigan. No license or salmon stamp needed under 16 years old.
Bring your own food and drinks, water provided.
Boating on Lake Michigan
Out of Evanston (Evanston Boat Ramp, next to Clark Street beach). Starts late morning 10 am or in the afternoon 2 pm or 5 pm. The minimum is 2 hrs, up to 4 guests.
We will boat north towards Wilmette or south towards the City of Chicago while stopping and getting into the water if you'd like. We will have a tube with us to go tubing. Older and younger folks will have fun.
What to bring: towels, your own food and drinks, your favorite tunes. Water to drink and life jackets will be provided.
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Chicago River Tour
Experience the vibrant heart of Chicago from a unique perspective! Capt. Dan will navigate you through the locks from Lake Michgan into the Chicago River, offering stunning views of the architectural marvels that line the riverbank - from the towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks. Join Capt. Dan for an adventure that showcases the best of Chicago!
Out of Evanston (Evanston Boat Ramp, next to Clark Street beach) late morning 10am or later in the afternoon tbd. It will take about 4 hrs, up to 4 guests. The boatride from Evanston to Chicago along the lakefront takes about 25 min to the locks.
What to bring: Your own food and drinks, your favorite tunes. Water will be provided.
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Prices
- Fishing trips up to 3 guests, 4 hrs (April - October): $ 500- Boating on Lake Michigan including tubing, up to 4 guests, 2 hrs min. (July - October): 2 hrs $ 250; 3 hrs $ 375- Chicago River Tour leaving from Evanston and going through the locks in Chicago, up to 3 guests, 4 hrs (April - October): $ 500
- Combination of the above: price on request
He reserves the right to postpone or cancel a booking in advance if the weather and waves are not cooperating.
A Word on Safety
Your safety is our priority. We have a first aid kit on board, equipped to handle any minor medical issues that may arise during the charter boat fishing trip. We also provide life jackets for everyone, regardless of their age, height, or weight. While it is up to each passanger to wear a life jacket, it is mandatory for children under the age of 13. A filled out waiver is needed for each passenger, forms can be printed here, additional copies are on the boat.
Contact
EvanstonBoating LLC
Capt. Dan is out of Evanston, IL
call or text: 847-331-7309
