Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge 

5.0
(87 reviews)
 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613, United States–

Book Me A Boat – 39' Flybridge 

Chicago, IL, United States
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39 ft
6
5.0
(87 reviews)

Charter Boat Royalty has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Chicago. Having logged many hours, your captain is prepared to put you on fish.

Species like Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting, depending on the time of year. You can expect to do some trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Charter Boat Royalty are fun for all ages, so feel free to make a fun day. Remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a 39' Pacemaker flybridge that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

We work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information available online, or available on the boat you can ask the captain. It's always wise to bring sunblock sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, please avoid glass bottles.

Charter Boat Royalty will make it easy for you to go fishing in Chicago. So, how about booking that trip?

Charter Boat Royalty has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Chicago. Having logged many hours, your captain is prepared to put you on fish.

Species like Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, and more could be biting, depending on the time of year. You can expect to do some trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Charter Boat Royalty are fun for all ages, so feel free to make a fun day. Remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your excursion begins aboard a 39' Pacemaker flybridge that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided.

We work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information available online, or available on the boat you can ask the captain. It's always wise to bring sunblock sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, please avoid glass bottles.

Charter Boat Royalty will make it easy for you to go fishing in Chicago. So, how about booking that trip?

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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (4:30 AM, 5:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM)
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4 Hour Earlybird Trolling 5am
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4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 hour trip starts at 6:15 PM
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Entire boat: up to 6 people
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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 hour trip starts at 6:15 PM
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Rating

5.0
87 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (117)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (87)

  • Jennene Smith
    Jennene Smith
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    GIRLS TRIP WITH MY DAUGHTERS!!!

    6 Hour Trolling Trip on August 25, 2026 • 4 adults

    We booked the 6 hours trip at 0500 hours. We were given a safety breif prior to beginning. We were told to bring our lunch. We brought a cooler with ice and packed drinks bread and lunch meat and chips amd fruit. we were allowed to go on top of the boat and the view of Downtown Chicago was breathtaking as the city was all lite up. We saw the sun rise in the horizon. The ride out was about an hour and the view and Michigan Lake was peaceful. We took a lot of pictures. Once we made it out CPT Frey and his crew, set the rods and reels up for us. They prepped everything. There was a short brief of the setup and we started waiting for the fish. It was not time before the fish started to bit. We reeled and reeled it was like we had a shark (😃) on the other end. Just kidding. We caught Trout. The reeling is exciting and challenging. The crew were cheering us on!!! Prior to if you are out of state, get an online fishing license. We got a 24 hour license. $12 plus 6.50 for salmon is required. Totaled 21.00 with tax. In addition make sure you bring a cooler with ice for all the fish you will bring home. We caught 12 trout total weighing over 100 pounds!!! You dont need to know how to fish to charter a fishing trip. in addition, the captain fileted all the fish and bagged it for us. We went home and brought quart freezer bags and bagged the fish we didn’t eat and froze some and gave some to our neighbor. Its well worth the money and it is safer to hire professionals. Your going to catch ffish. The fish bite better early in the morning. We suggest 0500 and then you have the rest of the day to rest and do other things you plan for the day. I highly recommend this fishing trip. Plus the fish is super fresh. Nothing like being on the lake even when your not catching fish. But we caught fish back to back.

  • Tiffany Hyde
    Tiffany Hyde
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing Memories We’ll Never Forget

    4 Hour Trolling Fishing - 10:00 AM on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Despite Chicago’s first real heat spell of the summer, 95° with a heat index of 103°, Captain Tim and First Mate Mitch never stopped working to ensure we had a great day! We booked a midday charter beginning at 10:00 a.m. We caught four beautiful rainbow trout and steelhead in the 10 to 12 pound range and had three more on that got away. Those were completely on us! Our 10 year old was determined to reel two in all by herself. The third time she accepted our help. Another came off right at the boat when my husband lifted the rod a little too high. That’s fishing, and honestly it made the stories even better. Captain Tim and Mitch were patient, knowledgeable, and so encouraging with our family. They took the time to teach us and answer questions; and you could tell they genuinely wanted our 13 and 10 year olds to catch fish just as much as we did. They truly cared about making it a memorable experience. If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly charter with a crew that works hard and cares about their guests, we highly recommend Captain Tim and Mitch. Thank you both again!

  • Kana Bayke
    Kana Bayke
    Repeat angler
    kg
    Kyrgyzstan
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Fishing Trip – Highly Recommended!

    Sunset Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm on July 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had an amazing day on the water! The captain was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He made sure we were comfortable, gave great advice, and worked hard to put us on the fish. We caught plenty and had a fantastic time from start to finish. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and everything was well organized. If you’re looking for a memorable fishing experience with an experienced captain, I highly recommend this trip. I would definitely book again! 🎣

  • Ryan Sullivan
    Ryan Sullivan
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Exceeded Evpectations…Big Time

    6 hour Afternoon Trolling 12pm on June 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Had a great time and caught a lot of fish. We were concerned about taking the afternoon trip with the sun blazing down but Tim and 1st mate Mitch were able to get us on fish quickly. We had a great day with a ton of laughs and a ton of fish to bring home. The booking was extremely smooth and easy. We will definitely e back and are already talking about booking a fall trip. Thank you very much Tim and Mitch!

  • Janeen Jackson
    Janeen Jackson
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sunset Fishing Trip 🎣

    Sunset Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm on May 17, 2026 • 6 adults

    Booked this sunset trip to celebrate our son’s high school graduation, and it was a great experience! Capt. Tim and his crew were professional, funny, and clearly knew what they were doing. The water was pretty choppy, but Capt. Tim navigated the vessel with ease. The fish weren’t biting much, but we still managed to catch six lake trout weighing between 15-18 lbs. I’ll definitely be booking again!

  • Oscar Sanchez
    Oscar Sanchez
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    What a trip!

    6 Hour Trolling Trip - 12:00 PM on October 17, 2026 • 6 adults

    We caught 14 lake trout in just 30 minutes! That was an incredible haul, and I highly recommend Captain Tim and his deckhand for an amazing experience. I’ll definitely be back next year—it was so worth it! 🎣🐟🚤 #fishing #adventure #laketrout

  • Iskender Almazbekov
    Iskender Almazbekov
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best captain

    4 hour nearshore shoreline trolling - 10:00 AM on October 20, 2026 • 6 adults

    He is so professional. Easily find the spot where we can’t stop reeling the rods. We spend really good time, got 12 huge fishes. Will recommend everyone. Thanks this crew for this experience.

  • Sharon Kelley
    Sharon Kelley
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on Lake Michigan

    4 Hour Trolling Fishing - 10:00 AM on August 14, 2026 • 4 adults

    What an amazing day out on Lake Michigan! Captain Tim was absolutely fantastic, and his first mate Mitch was incredible as well. They were both knowledgeable, professional, attentive, and made the entire experience so much fun. Most importantly, every single one of us caught fish!🎣

  • David Lewison
    David Lewison
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic day on the lake

    4 Hour Late Morning Trolling 10am on July 13, 2026 • 6 adults

    The captain and his mate were great, fun and professional. great sense of humor too. He promised fish and everyone landed a nice sized fish. We would definitely use the same crew if wencome back. All tackle and licenses provided. we only did a 4 hour trip but everyone left happy.

  • Allison Beck
    Allison Beck
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day Catching Fish!!

    4 Hour Trolling Fishing on July 18, 2026 • 6 adults

    we loved this charter!! captain Tim and Mitch were great, the boat wae awesome, i especially loved the upstairs to chill out while we were cruising. We caught 4 huge trout and made a lifetime of memories, thanks so much!!

Rating

5.0
87 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (117)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Jennene Smith
Jennene Smith
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
GIRLS TRIP WITH MY DAUGHTERS!!!
6 Hour Trolling Trip on August 25, 2026 • 4 adults

We booked the 6 hours trip at 0500 hours. We were given a safety breif prior to beginning. We were told to bring our lunch. We brought a cooler with ice and packed drinks bread and lunch meat and chips amd fruit. we were allowed to go on top of the boat and the view of Downtown Chicago was breathtaking as the city was all lite up. We saw the sun rise in the horizon. The ride out was about an hour and the view and Michigan Lake was peaceful. We took a lot of pictures. Once we made it out CPT Frey and his crew, set the rods and reels up for us. They prepped everything. There was a short brief of the setup and we started waiting for the fish. It was not time before the fish started to bit. We reeled and reeled it was like we had a shark (😃) on the other end. Just kidding. We caught Trout. The reeling is exciting and challenging. The crew were cheering us on!!! Prior to if you are out of state, get an online fishing license. We got a 24 hour license. $12 plus 6.50 for salmon is required. Totaled 21.00 with tax. In addition make sure you bring a cooler with ice for all the fish you will bring home. We caught 12 trout total weighing over 100 pounds!!! You dont need to know how to fish to charter a fishing trip. in addition, the captain fileted all the fish and bagged it for us. We went home and brought quart freezer bags and bagged the fish we didn’t eat and froze some and gave some to our neighbor. Its well worth the money and it is safer to hire professionals. Your going to catch ffish. The fish bite better early in the morning. We suggest 0500 and then you have the rest of the day to rest and do other things you plan for the day. I highly recommend this fishing trip. Plus the fish is super fresh. Nothing like being on the lake even when your not catching fish. But we caught fish back to back.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Tiffany Hyde
Tiffany Hyde
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing Memories We’ll Never Forget
4 Hour Trolling Fishing - 10:00 AM on July 1, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Despite Chicago’s first real heat spell of the summer, 95° with a heat index of 103°, Captain Tim and First Mate Mitch never stopped working to ensure we had a great day! We booked a midday charter beginning at 10:00 a.m. We caught four beautiful rainbow trout and steelhead in the 10 to 12 pound range and had three more on that got away. Those were completely on us! Our 10 year old was determined to reel two in all by herself. The third time she accepted our help. Another came off right at the boat when my husband lifted the rod a little too high. That’s fishing, and honestly it made the stories even better. Captain Tim and Mitch were patient, knowledgeable, and so encouraging with our family. They took the time to teach us and answer questions; and you could tell they genuinely wanted our 13 and 10 year olds to catch fish just as much as we did. They truly cared about making it a memorable experience. If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly charter with a crew that works hard and cares about their guests, we highly recommend Captain Tim and Mitch. Thank you both again!

Kana Bayke
Kana Bayke
Repeat angler
kg
Kyrgyzstan
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Fishing Trip – Highly Recommended!
Sunset Nearshore Trolling 6:15pm on July 30, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

We had an amazing day on the water! The captain was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He made sure we were comfortable, gave great advice, and worked hard to put us on the fish. We caught plenty and had a fantastic time from start to finish. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and everything was well organized. If you’re looking for a memorable fishing experience with an experienced captain, I highly recommend this trip. I would definitely book again! 🎣

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
James Brennan
James Brennan
South Korea
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Incredible time catching loads of big fish framed by Chicago skyline!
6 Hour Trolling Trip on July 2, 2026 • 6 adults

I booked this trip after seeing some of the fish catches reported in the Chicago area. The possibility to catch big trout and salmon almost within the Chicago city limits was incredible. Captain Tim and First Mate Mitch were exceptional and entertaining; being patient with our novices. Make sure to bring a bigger cooler! The fish cleaning price of two dollars a fish is one of the best bargains there is!

Ryan Sullivan
Ryan Sullivan
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Exceeded Evpectations…Big Time
6 hour Afternoon Trolling 12pm on June 19, 2026 • 6 adults

Had a great time and caught a lot of fish. We were concerned about taking the afternoon trip with the sun blazing down but Tim and 1st mate Mitch were able to get us on fish quickly. We had a great day with a ton of laughs and a ton of fish to bring home. The booking was extremely smooth and easy. We will definitely e back and are already talking about booking a fall trip. Thank you very much Tim and Mitch!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
39 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Pacemaker
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots
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