Captain Bob and Challenger Fishing Charters is one of the most productive Salmon and Lake Trout fishing charter services on Lake Michigan in the Chicago, Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area. Captain Bob always guarantees fish!

Challenger Charters
Your Captain
 Challenger II
 Charter Information
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 What to Bring
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Your Captain:
 Robert Jenkins
U.S.C.G. Licensed
contact me at:
888-4CPTBOB

on the boat at:
888 427 8262
or email me!

Please note during fishing season, we do not have the opportunity to check our email as often as we like. Please call our toll-free number to book a trip immediately.
888 427 8262

Challenger Charters
43440 N. Lynn Dale
Zion, IL 60099

 

CHALLENGER FISHING CHARTERS

NO FISH, NO PAY
*Applies to six hour and longer charters*

Lake Michigan Fishing Schedule 2008
Port of Waukegan/Waukegan, IL.

April 1st thru Oct 31st “ Combo”
Perch and Salmon
April 1st thru June 29th “Coho Mania”
Fast and Furious Action
June 30th thru September 30th “The Grand Slam”
All five Species
October 1st thru November 3rd “Lake Trout Trophy Hunt”
Deep Water Adventure

Book your trip early for the best dates!
Captain Bob Jenkins

1-888-4CPTBOB (427-8262)

Daily Rates for April Through November
RATES WEEKDAYS
Monday-Thursday
1-2 people		 WEEKDAYS
Monday-Thursday
3 - people

WEEKDAYS
Monday-Thursday
4 - people
5 HOURS
$330.00
$380.00
$410.00
6 HOURS
$390.00
$430.00
$470.00
8 HOURS
$510.00
$560.00
$590.00
COMBO
$540.00
$590.00
$610.00
RATES WEEKDAYS
Monday-Thursday
5-6 people		 WEEKENDS
Fri-Sun & Holidays
1-6 people

 
5 HOURS
$430.00
$470.00
  
6 HOURS
$490.00
$530.00
  
8 HOURS
$610.00
$680.00
  
COMBO
$640.00
$710.00
  
Packages and Specials
Super Saver
  • $189 per person (6 people)
  • Two, five (5) hour charters
  • One nights lodging (double occupancy)
  • All licenses and trout stamps included
  • Cleaning and bagging of all fish
  • A deposit of $300 is required
  • The four person rate will be $255 per person also requiring a deposit.
    Friday, Saturday & Sunday rates are $10 additional per person per day.
Captains Special
  • $209 per person (6 people)
  • Two, six (6) hour charters
  • One nights lodging (double occupancy)
  • All licenses and trout stamps included
  • Cleaning and bagging of all fish
  • A deposit of $300 is required
  • The four person rate will be $305 per person also requiring a deposit.
    Friday, Saturday & Sunday rates are $10 additional per person per day.
Sportsmans Package
  • $225 per person (6 people)
  • One, six (6) and one, eight (8) hour charter
  • One nights lodging (double occupancy)
  • All licenses and trout stamps included
  • Cleaning and bagging of all fish
  • A deposit of $300 is required
  • The four person rate will be $320 per person also requiring a deposit.
    Friday, Saturday & Sunday rates are $10 additional per person per day.
Trophy Hunter Package
  • $250 per person (6 people)
  • Two, eight (8) hour charter
  • One nights lodging (double occupancy)
  • All licenses and trout stamps included
  • Cleaning and bagging of all fish
  • A deposit of $300 is required
  • The four person rate will be $345 per person also requiring a deposit.
    Friday, Saturday & Sunday rates are $10 additional per person per day.
KINGS RANSOM
  • $325 EACH (6 people, Weekdays*)
  • Three 6 hour charters (usually three morning or three afternoon trips)
  • Two nights lodging (double occupancy)
  • All licenses and trout stamps included
  • Cleaning and bagging of your catch
  • A deposit of $450 is required
  • The cost for four people is $440 each
    Friday, Saturday & Sunday rates are $10 additional per person. Weekend minimum 6 people
*weekdays are considered Monday - Thursday
weekends are considered Friday - Sunday

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Challenger II


Challenger III

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The Catch

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The Fish