Posts by Blake Keulen
Get Ready for an Epic 2026 Fishing Season on Lake Michigan!
Are you dreaming of reeling in monster Chinook salmon, acrobatic coho salmon, or hard-fighting lake trout? The 2026 Lake Michigan fishing season promises thrilling action, and there’s no better place to experience it than aboard Storm Force Sportfishing out of North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Located on the Illinois-Wisconsin border, North Point Marina…
Read MoreTips and tricks for First time Charter guests on Lake Michigan
Here are some tips and things to know if you’re a first‑time guest on a Lake Michigan Fishing Charter — so you can make the most of your day, stay safe & comfortable, and hopefully haul in something great. Before You Go Book & Confirm Details Early Make sure you know your departure and…
Read MoreSpecies Spotlight-Chinook (King) Salmon
There’s nothing quite like the rush of battling a King Salmon on Lake Michigan — and when you’re launching out of North Point Marina with Storm Force Sportfishing, you’re putting yourself right in the heart of some of the most exciting freshwater fishing in the Midwest. Located in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, just a short drive…
Read MoreFishing before a Storm with Storm Force
Insights from the crew at Storm Force Sportfishing You’ve probably heard it before — “the fish bite better before a storm.” And it’s true. At Storm Force Sportfishing, we’ve seen firsthand how pre-storm conditions can light up the bite like few other windows can. But what actually causes this spike in action? And how can…
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