Southport Charter Service
Outfitter · Kenosha, Wisconsin
Southport Charter Service is a guide outfitter based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, running nearshore trips for coho salmon, king salmon, lake trout, and steelhead on Lake Michigan. Season runs mid April to October. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Southport runs two sport fishing boats out of Kenosha, trolling Lake Michigan for coho and king salmon, lake trout and steelhead. Five hour trips run mid April through October from Simmons Island Marina.
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What waters does Southport Charter Service fish?
Southport Charter Service guides Lake Michigan, out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Southport Charter Service?
On Southport Charter Service's trips you're targeting coho salmon, king salmon, lake trout, and steelhead. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Southport Charter Service run?
Southport Charter Service runs nearshore trips on Lake Michigan. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Southport Charter Service?
Southport Charter Service's guided season runs mid April to October. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Wisconsin?
Yes: everyone fishing Wisconsin waters needs a valid Wisconsin fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Southport Charter Service can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Southport Charter Service?
You book directly with Southport Charter Service: through their website at southportcharter.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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