Frequently Asked Questions

Anybody 16 yrs of age or older will need a Illinois fishing license with a great lakes trout and salmon stamp. If you already have a Illinois fishing license make sure it is endorsed with the great lakes stamp. You will need to get this license online or at the local license dealer. (Can be done online and saved to phone)

The legal limit of salmon is 5 fish per person, 2 of which can be lake trout per day, with a legal size limit of 10’ If the action is hot and we catch our limit we will pull lines and go in since we are legally done fishing.

Coast guard regulates charter boats to 6 passengers, if you have a bigger crew we can always arrange multiple boats. Storm force sportfishing llc offers only private trips, we do not mix or form groups.

Fishing with a pro is your guarantee of a safe, successful outing. We stay on top of the fish and regularly work with other captains to find the most active, productive pod of fish. Being in the right places at the right time is very important part of fishing to help eliminate slow times. Pros have a very large investment in the best equipment, best tackle, and top-notch fish locating equipment. Every new person can learn a ton by taking a professional charter.

No, we supply all of the fishing equipment including rods, reels, and tackle.

Not a problem at all, we here at storm force sportfishing will teach you anything and everything you need to know to get the fish in the boat.

Fish cleaning is done by the captain it is $1 per fish cleaned and bagged. For over night package trips fish cleaning is included.

Its our goal at storm force to provide you with the best catch possible, we can promise 100% effort on every trip to produce a great catch. Although I cannot guarantee what we will catch, It is extremely rare to return to the dock without a single fish.

Bring a Cooler with ice to transport your catch

Your choice of food and drinks, alcohol is allowed but cans are preferred over bottles.

Warm clothing, it can be colder on the water.

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Rain gear if there is rain in the forecast

Soft soled shoes, cowboy boots can be very slippery on a boat

An Illinois fishing license with a great lakes salmon and trout stamp which can be purchased here: https://www.exploremoreil.com/