Great Lakes Grand Slam July is prime time for scoring the piscatorial equivalent of a grand slam home run: catching five species -- lake trout, chinooks, cohos, browns and steelhead -- on the same day. (July 2008) ... [+] Full Article
If you don't have your own boat but want to try this exciting fishery, charter boats are available up and down the Illinois coast. Do an Internet search with "Lake Michigan fishing" and you will find more help than you could ever imagine.
Lodging around the Illinois shoreline is plentiful and will fit any budget. Again, going online is your best bet to secure just the right crib.
In my opinion, North Point, Waukegan and Chicago all have excellent charter boat fleets with competitive rates. There is no reason to travel any farther than necessary.
The 2007 forecast for Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishing is indeed a great one. As with any fishery, there are problems, but none that will keep the fish from biting. Just remember, the fish don't bite until you get out there!