Kankakee River Trip
Kankakee, Illinois
Private trip guided by Austin
Grab your fly charters • 10-19 years of experience
About
Grab your fly charters is the oldest guide service in the metro Chicagoland area. Book a day with us and come float a scenic local river approximately 60 miles south of the city. It’s a river that makes you forget that you’re in Illinois. Target smallmouth and pike on the fly and watch the area beauty float past you.
The Kankakee is a beautiful, quiet, healthy watershed that you virtually have to yourself when you book a trip.
The season runs from March to December.
Black Ops Night smallmouth (July, August, September only)
After work special (June, July, August, September only)
Targeted species
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
What's included
- Rod / Reel
- Tackle / Flies
- Cold Storage
- Dry Storage
- Water
What to bring
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Quick-Dry / Sun-protective Clothing
- Fishing License
- Bring your own lunch / snacks
- Rain gear
Location
- Kankakee, Illinois
Exact meeting location will be discussed after booking.
Guided by Grab your fly charters
Illinois • 10-19 years of experience
Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. I started fishing as a kid. I’m a self taught fly caster and tyer. I started guiding in 2009 I’ve guided in 6 states for multiple species and very different fisheries.