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
Rates and Specials
Charter Pictures
What to Bring
Directions
Recipes

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


 

BOOK NOW! Contact us at 1-888-4CPTBOB or
via e-mail: captbob01@hotmail.com

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

WHAT TO BRING:

You are always welcome to come as you are, however we do recommend you bring a few items to make your fishing excursion more enjoyable.

  • CAMERA - We always capture a shot or two of our trips but this will be an experience of a lifetime and we are sure you will want some pictures to remember it by after your catch has been eaten.
  • WARM CLOTHS/RAIN GEAR - As with and recreational plans it is generally best to check the weather forecast a day in advance. The CHALLENGER II provides a warm dry cabin, however you can't catch fish from inside the cabin.
  • SOFT - SOLED/NON-SLIP SHOES - We ask you wear these for your own benefit. Occasionally boat decks get wet and can become slippery. Boat or Tennis shoe can assist in preventing slipping.
  • FOOD and BEVERAGES - Depending on the length of your charter you may want to bring something to snack on just incase you get hungry. All beverages are welcome, we just ask alcoholic beverages be consumed in moderation.
  • COOLER (for transporting your catch) - We have coolers on board to keep your catch on ice during the charter. You will want to have a cooler available to carry you fish home in. We have special bags to place you fish in. Fish cleaning is available on the boat.
  • FISHING LICENSE - We fish both Illinois and Wisconsin waters to be sure to contact us the day before your trip to verify where we will be fishing. Make sure to obtain a Lake Michigan Salmon/Trout stamp. This stamp is require for fishing on Lake Michigan. We do offer Illinois lincenses and stamps for purchase on the boat.
  • SUNBLOCK - During the summer months, the sun can become intense on Lake Michigan, be sure to protect yourself.

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



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Challenger II
 
Challenger

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The Catch
 
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The Fish