Welcome. We teach fishing classes, offer private guided fishing and most of all put fish on the hook. Lots of fish and/or big fish. No one in the Chicago area can teach you to catch more fish. Our instructor holds the Illinois record for most fish caught in a day: 2,011 fish in 24-hours. Experienced fishermen can learn from us as well as the absolute beginner. In fact, we can get someone who never fished to out-catch most anyone in three easy lessons.
Fishing Lessons for Everyone
Our unique content can NOT be found on YouTube, books or most guides. We lead, we don’t follow the masses. Learn how to catch the most fish simply as well as the biggest fish in local waters. This is NOT your typical copy what everyone else does fishing school – we pass on success to you and save you the frustrations of catching next-to-nothing (on sale at your local fishing store!).
About
The Chicago Fishing School has been teaching kids, families and adults to catch more and larger fish since 1999. We can work with you to help you enjoy adventures in fishing ANYWHERE! Group Lessons, Private Lessons, Private Guided Fishing & Kids Fishing Camps along with our famous Kids Fishing Parties. New this Winter – ICE FISHING! We’ll take you out and haul fish through holes with you. 630.235.2162
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FISHING CLASS REGISTRATION OPENS TONIGHT
Registration open for our July Fishing classes. Thank you to those who have been visiting and attempting to register. We apologize for the inconvenience and you will be highly rewarded for your efforts. Mention “Fishing Sucked” at your fishing class and receive a free FishSaver hook remover (you will need it to get the many fish …
Mick Thill Passes Away – Chicago Mentor
Mick Thill – He’s Our Teacher Mick Thill, a huge influencer of local, regional and national fishing from the 1980’s until modern time has passed away, and will be sorely missed. Angling Hall of Famer, Mick Thill died in November 2018 in London, but will be missed here in Chicago where he called home. We …
Chicago Area Trout Season
Chicago Area Trout Season is here. Fall trout fishing starts next month in Illinois and the state is stocking about 80,000 rainbow trout to prepare for the season. You can improve your chances by taking a trout fishing class to catch more trout. This specialized fishing class will tell you how to attract the stocked …
Contact
Registration is online. Day of class contact is the same as the main number. You can reach Johnny @ 630 • 235 • 2162. Email usually works best as voicemail can fill up during fishing season.