FRIDAY JUNE 21, 2024 - SUNDAY JUNE 23, 2024
KENOSHA, WI | WI SALMON FISHING
TOTAL COST: $675 | DEPOSIT: $275 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)
REGISTRATION OPENS: FRIDAY 02/16/2024 AT 10AM CST
TRIP DETAILS + INFORMATION
Get ready because we are heading to Kenosha, WI and I hope you are ready to hit the water on Lake Michigan, aboard a 31’ Pacemaker Flybridge. Our captain is going to take us to some of his best locations on Lake Michigan as we search for fish-rich grounds and have a lot of fun too! Lake Michigan holds a lot of target fish such as Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon. There is no experience needed, as they provide all the equipment we need to be successful and will even clean our catches to take home. The only thing you will need to provide is a WI fishing license and a fun attitude, willing to make memories with possible strangers, that may become your lifelong friends.
Plan to arrive Friday afternoon, where we will get settled in and get to know each other. We can stay in and do dinner at the airbnb or explore the town and check out the restaurants. Saturday morning we will plan to hit the water early for a 8 hour trip on the Lake before heading in, you will have the afternoon to relax and explore the area, which is home to many museums, lighthouses and more! We will head out for the last trip of the weekend Sunday morning chasing the fish (fingers crossed we limit out) and then head back in to help clean our catches and package them up to head home. If this sounds like something you are interested in and want to do, tell a friend, sister, mom, aunt, cousin, etc. and sign up for this trip because it is definitely one you won’t want to miss!
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS + MISC. DETAILS
We will be staying in an airbnb in or near Kenosha, WI to ensure we are close to the docks. Please keep in mind that you may need to share a bed with someone you may not know and we may be limited to one bathroom, so please remember to be courteous and kind to the other women on this trip. The airbnb will have a kitchen with a refrigerator that has a freezer so you don’t have to worry about where you will keep your catch after we get off the boats. If you are more comfortable bringing your own bedding, pillows, towels, etc. you are more than welcome to do so.
TARGET SPECIES, REGULATIONS AND PROCESSING OF TAXIDERMY OR MEAT HARVEST PLAN.
We will mainly be fishing for coho salmon, these fish can be identified by two dorsal fins including one adipose fin, dark blue to green back with silver sides, white belly, and wide caudal peduncle. Inside of the mouth white and gums between teeth gray or white, but tongue may be black. Small dark spots on back, sides and typically on the upper lobe of caudal fin. Thirteen or more rays in anal fin. The average adult Great Lakes coho salmon weighs five pounds. Even though coho’s will be our main target, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have the chance to hook into a King Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Brown Trout, or Lake Trout.
If you catch something that you would like to mount, our guide can help you with taxidermy suggestions and help with any prep that may be needed. The total daily bag limit is 5 trout and salmon in total, but only 2 may be Lake trout and the possession limit is 10 per person.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
You will be required to have a WI fishing license which can be purchased online or at a WI gas station or sporting goods store. You can purchase your license by clicking HERE.
DEPOSIT + PAYMENT INFORMATION
We are able to offer this weekend at only $675 per person, which will include a nonrefundable deposit of $275 and 2 additional payments of $200.
NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION: $275
PAYMENT#1 OF 2 $200 DUE APRIL 1
PAYMENT#2 OF 2 $200 DUE MAY 1
TIP TO YOUR GUIDES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS TRIP
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP BY MAKING A PAYMENT HERE. YOU MUST FIRST REGISTER BY MAKING A DEPOSIT FOR THIS TRIP. YOU CAN MAKE A DEPOSIT AND SEND IN REGISTRATION FOR ANY HER WILDERNESS TRIP BY GOING HERE.
AIRPORTS + TRAVEL INFORMATION
It’s always a good idea to book your flight after joining the facebook group! That way you are able to communicate with others attending the trip to book your flights in sync and split rental car or uber costs!
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FAQ’S AND POLICY
Yes, this is the boring part. BUT it’s important. We ask each person who registers for a trip to go and visit the FAQs and Policy page of our website. If you register for a trip before reading this information that is on you! There is a lot of great info found there that may or may not sway your decision. Please check out all of our FAQs and Policy information here BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR A TRIP WITH US! Thank you!
TRIP REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a private facebook group for this specific trip. This group is where you can connect with other trip attendees, ask your trip coordinator questions, and receive additional trip details. You can discuss packing lists, travel plans, and more. Please be sure you use a valid working email to register for this trip. If you do not have a facebook account please send an email to questions@herwilderness.co so that we can make the appropriate accommodations to get you additional trip details. Please read carefully: please make all payments by their due dates. If payments are late we will always work with you. however if there is no communication we will assume you are forfeiting your spot and any payments made will not be refunded. By registering for any wilderness trip you are under the full understanding that there are no refunds. by registering for this trip you understand that your deposit is non-refundable with no exceptions.
Please feel free to email questions@herwilderness.co with any questions about this trip!