The 2026 salmon and trout charter fishing season in Winthrop Harbor out of North Point marina is in full swing. Right now is hands down one of the most popular times to be fishing on Lake Michigan to catch a salmon or trout while they are at their biggest of the season. Offshore fishing on Lake Michigan has been producing a variety of species of salmon and trout such as King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout. Numbers of fish have been good as well as size.
Salmon and trout fishing remain strong on the Illinois water of Lake Michigan out of Winthrop Harbor, IL. Lots of family groups have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather lately and enjoying the day on the Breezy 1 and making fishing memories with friends and family. The Illinois charter fishing boat Breezy 1 is…… Continue Reading
While there are many ways or receipts to cook your salmon from pan fry, smoked, grilled, deep fry and baked one of the most important factors is prepping your salmon for the freezer. After your charter fishing trip your fish are good on ice or in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Within roughly 3…… Continue Reading
The fishing and weather out of North Point marina in Winthrop Harbor has been above average for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan so far this spring. Most of the catch has been the tasty Coho salmon which are known as the best eating fish on Lake Michigan. Spring time fishing salmon “May-June” is also a…… Continue Reading
Springtime fishing on the Breezy 1, a 40-foot Luhrs offshore sportfishing boat operating out of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, is widely considered the best time of year for high-volume catches and fast-paced action. Seasonal Overview (April – June) The spring season on Lake Michigan is characterized by “fast and furious” fishing, primarily targeting Coho Salmon.…… Continue Reading
Reel in the Adventure: A Guide to Salmon Charter Fishing in Illinois When people think of Illinois, they often picture the sprawling Chicago skyline or endless cornfields. But for anglers, the real action is out on the deep, blue waters of Lake Michigan. Illinois offers some of the most exciting freshwater salmon fishing in North…… Continue Reading
As of today the Coho salmon bite is on fire for fishing charter boats in Illinois especially out of North Point marina in Winthrop Harbor Illinois. Limit catches are very common of mainly Coho salmon and we expect it to continue well into the month of June. Don’t wait until it’s to late and the…… Continue Reading
Final touches are being done to the charter fishing boat Breezy 1 in preparation for the Coho salmon charter fishing season out of North Point marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. The salmon charter fishing boat Breezy 1 is set to launch later this week and the Coho salmon season will be in full swing shortly…… Continue Reading
With final preparations being done to the charter boat Breezy 1 in Winthrop Harbor, it is a sign that the 2026 salmon fishing season out of North point marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois is close. The marina has docks being moved and set into place as we type. Final boat and tackle preparations are being…… Continue Reading
The 2026 Coho salmon fishing season on Lake Michigan out of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois is just over a month away. Coho salmon also known as silver salmon are hands down the best eating salmon of the trout and salmon family. Peak season for Coho salmon out of North Point marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois is…… Continue Reading