Twenty Four VII Charters - Illinois

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My name is Captain Frank Grider Jr, owner and operator of Twenty Four VII Charters. I have been a charter captain on Lake Michigan for over 15 years. I’ll guide your group to fish out of Kenosha, WI and Winthrop Harbor, IL for Coho Salmon, King (Chinook) Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhe...

My name is Captain Frank Grider Jr, owner and operator of Twenty Four VII Charters. I have been a charter captain on Lake Michigan for over 15 years. I’ll guide your group to fish out of Kenosha, WI and Winthrop Harbor, IL for Coho Salmon, King (Chinook) Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead (rainbow trout). My boat is one of the largest full-time charter boats on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is 40 feet long, 15 feet wide, and very comfortable to fish aboard. We look forward to getting you out on the water.

I fish 7 days a week on Lake Michigan from April thru October. I enjoy my career as a full-time professional guide and have worked years to understand what it takes to find and catch the fish of Lake Michigan. I’ll work hard to make sure you get hooked up in no time! If you are looking to fish with family, friends, or co-workers, give me the opportunity to show you a good time on the water while catching fish. You’re sure to have a fun, safe, and successful day of Lake Michigan fishing.

My boat, the Twenty Four VII is a 40ft Pacemaker Sportfisherman. Up to 6 passengers can come aboard, per USCG regulations. I’ll supply all your fishing gear and licenses. You can bring drinks, food, and separate cooler to take your fish home. We do have a bathroom onboard and an enclosed cabin if you need to take a break. Twenty Four VII has plenty of seating for our passengers, but is also a fishing beast with downriggers, outriggers, and livewell. Our First Mate will help with all aspects of fishing so you don’t need to have any experience.

Twenty Four VII trolls Lake Michigan for Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead. Fishing Lake Michigan is very seasonal, so what you catch depends on what time of year you’re fishing. Late Spring you’ll see Coho Salmon, along with King Salmon, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Summertime is by far the best season to fish Lake Michigan, with King Salmon and Trout showing good numbers. Before the weather drops in Fall you’ll see a variety of Salmon and Trout. We recommend booking your charter early, as we do book up quickly, especially in peak months of July and August.

I offer a variety of trips for your group of six: Half day or Full day trips. Half day trips run 6 hours long, while full day trips are 8 hours long. We fish where the fish are, depending on time of year and weather. Bring along your Wisconsin fishing license, extra cooler with food and drinks, and wear appropriate clothes for the weather (layered clothing or rain jackets). Anglers under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license.

Your family’s Lake Michigan fishing trip is just a click away! Book today with Twenty Four VII Charters today to reserve your spot and let’s go fishing!

Popular Features:

  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Toilet On Board
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • Fishing Trips with Twenty Four VII Charters - Illinois start at: $850.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 701 North Point Drive Winthrop Harbor, IL

    • Brown Trout
    • Lake Trout
    • Rainbow Trout
    • King Salmon
    • Coho Salmon
    • Salmon
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Half Day Trip (AM)

$850.00

Offered 04/09/24 - 11/07/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

5:00am - 11:00am CST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We fish where the fish are at, and depending on the weather extra layers of clothing and rain gear may be needed. Also extra coolers are welcome for your food and drinks. Fishing licenses for Wisconsin waters may be purchased on the boat for $14 per person, a license is required for people 16 years and older.

Half Day Trip (PM)

$850.00

Offered 04/09/24 - 11/07/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

11:00am - 5:00pm CST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We fish where the fish are at, and depending on the weather extra layers of clothing and rain gear may be needed. Also extra coolers are welcome for your food and drinks. Fishing licenses for Wisconsin waters may be purchased on the boat for $14 per person, a license is required for people 16 years and older.

Full Day Trip (PM)

$1,050.00

Offered 04/09/24 - 11/07/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

11:00am - 7:00pm CST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We fish where the fish are at, and depending on the weather extra layers of clothing and rain gear may be needed. Also extra coolers are welcome for your food and drinks. Fishing licenses for Wisconsin waters may be purchased on the boat for $14 per person, a license is required for people 16 years and older.

Full Day Trip (AM)

$1,050.00

Offered 04/09/24 - 11/07/24

Price includes up to 6 guests

4:00am - 12:00pm CST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We fish where the fish are at, and depending on the weather extra layers of clothing and rain gear may be needed. Also extra coolers are welcome for your food and drinks. Fishing licenses for Wisconsin waters may be purchased on the boat for $14 per person, a license is required for people 16 years and older.

Customer Reviews
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Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time
Captain Frank is true professional. Boat was clean and ready to go at our designated start time. 2 adults and three boys from 8 to 13. First time experience could not have been better. Captain Frank was all about safety and coaching. We learned so much in our four hours together not to mention slaying the Coho! We had our first fish on within 10 minutes of dropping a few lines. We missed a few but Captain Frank was always right there with a bit more coaching / advice and soon we all had one in the boat, then two, pretty soon three , four and before we new it we reached our limit! It was a ton of fun! Captain Frank made life long fans of all us. we already started to make plans for our next trip. Can’t wait Thank you again Captain Frank!
Captain Frank is true professional. Boat was clean and ready to go at our designated start time. 2 adults and three boys from 8 to 13. First time experience could not have been better. Captain Frank was all about safety and coaching. We learned so much in our four hours together not to mention slaying the Coho! We had our first fish on within 10 minutes of dropping a few lines. We missed a few but Captain Frank was always right there with a bit more coaching / advice and soon we all had one in the boat, then two, pretty soon three , four and before we new it we reached our limit! It was a ton of fun! Captain Frank made life long fans of all us. we already started to make plans for our next trip. Can’t wait Thank you again Captain Frank!
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Half Day Trip (PM) – Flexible Time
While every other captain was complaining about no fish, my captain was motoring out to where the fish were. We knocked it OOTP, I’m listening to these lazy ass captain complain about no fish. How about motoring out spending the cash of gas and catching your guests some fish. This is what Captain Frank does. He puts you on the fish, this is your trip, your day. what you’ve been looking forward to. If you think this trip is a 100 bucks more expensive, I guess maybe. What would you pay for 15 fish vs 1. Go deep or go home. Captain Frank gets it done again.
While every other captain was complaining about no fish, my captain was motoring out to where the fish were. We knocked it OOTP, I’m listening to these lazy ass captain complain about no fish. How about motoring out spending the cash of gas and catching your guests some fish. This is what Captain Frank does. He puts you on the fish, this is your trip, your day. what you’ve been looking forward to. If you think this trip is a 100 bucks more expensive, I guess maybe. What would you pay for 15 fish vs 1. Go deep or go home. Captain Frank gets it done again.
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Half Day Trip (AM) – Flexible Time
We were expecting high winds and storm on the day of our trip. Captain Frank did the weather research, kept us informed, and presented us with options. We decided to go ahead with our trip. We had a great day of fishing. Captain Frank was knowledgeable and worked hard to keep us safe and on the fish!!
We were expecting high winds and storm on the day of our trip. Captain Frank did the weather research, kept us informed, and presented us with options. We decided to go ahead with our trip. We had a great day of fishing. Captain Frank was knowledgeable and worked hard to keep us safe and on the fish!!
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Radar
  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

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