Featured Steelhead Charters in Chicago
Expert captains ready to take you on your next steelhead adventure.
Storm Warning Chicago Fishing Charters
This spring has delivered the best steelhead fishing we've ever seen in the spring on Lake Michigan—and it's not even close. Here at Storm Warning Charters, we've caught more steelhead than so far this year than any other spring season in the past — easily double the usual numbers. So, what is a steelhead? A
Windycitysalmon
Great Lakes Illinois sport fishing, Chicago Lake Michigan Salmon Charters, and Lake Michigan Fishing Charters. Fishing for Chinook Salmon, Coho, Steelhead Salmon, Lake Trout and Brown Trout with Captain Rick Bentley of Independence Fishing Charters.
Best Time to Catch Steelhead
Peak season: April, May, October. Also good: March, June, September, November. Right now in February, activity is fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Steelhead
Steelhead is a popular gamefish species.
How to Catch Steelhead
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Steelhead in Chicago.
Steelhead Fishing Regulations in Illinois
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
3 per day
Size Limit
15-inch minimum
License Required
Fishing License
Possession limit is 6 fish. Check site-specific regulations as some areas may have different rules.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Illinois state wildlife agency before fishing.
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