- A sports bag is a good idea to bring for carrying your gear, hat, glasses etc and other personal items that you need on a charter fishing trip.
- Bring a small cooler for food and drinks.(Ask your charter boat Captain how large of a cooler you will need. You will also need a cooler with ice to transport the fish home with you.)
- For fool weather you'll want to bring a weight wind breaker or rain jacket. (Please dress for the season. )
- Bring sun glasses.(Preferrably polarized fishing glasses to lessen the sun's glare that reflects up off the water.)
- Bring sun screen.(The sun can burn you very quickly and bad sunburn can ruin your fishing trip.)
- Bring a camera to take snapshots of those big fish you catch or video of the beautiful Chicago Skyline!
- A hat or ball cap is a good idea, especially for you guys that are getting a bit thin on top.
- Valid State fishing license and salmon stamp - we will tell you where we will be fishing a day or two prior to your trip.
If you get sea sick, or aren't sure if you get sea sick, then it is a very wise idea to take your "Dramamine" the night before you leave the dock. Nothing can ruin a fishing trip worse than a guy named "RALPH".
You probably already paid for the trip but you should make sure you have some cash in pocket so you can tip the First Mate. Being Mate on a charter boat is not easy work and these guys deserve every dime they get.
You can purchase licenses online below
When fishing in Illinois Water
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
When Fishing in Indiana Water
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
When Fishing in Michigan Water
Michigan Department of Natural Resources