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Fishing Resorts/Rentals within 4 Hours of Chicago

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Gents!

Just as the title says, looking for a fishing resort/rental to go to in mid July of this year that is around 4 hours away from Chicago.

Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, maybe Ohio (Lake Erie?).

On a lake, boat rental a plus (depending on size of lake-my tinny is electric only at present), stand-alone cabin with heat/AC, kitchen etc., restaurant on grounds or nearby, guide would be good too. Somewhere nice and relaxing. lol

I don't mind paying up for a nice place.

I appreciate any experiences (good or bad!) and any thoughts.

:thankyou:
 
Cross the border... I'll put you up! You bring the steaks.... (mind you, it's about 12 hours each way!)
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Sorry I can’t be more specific, but back in the day, my corporate employer had a summer home/compound in Traverse City, Michigan. We stayed there for a corporate retreat in 1994. Beautiful area.

Instead of golfing with the mainstream, I chartered a fishing boat and caught a couple nice coho salmon. I’m sure many options are still available there.

In 1969 I visited the area with my parents, who were friends with a couple who had a summer retreat in the area. Attended a summer theatre production that week, saw young Blythe Danner onstage in bra and panties. Great memories.
 
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LOL... only a 12 hour drive! and then we do the back lakes.. LOL. I am serious if you can ever make it work! We have LOTS of neighbours from Michigan and Ohio on the island close to ours.
 
68BabyBlue said:
Sorry I can’t be more specific, but back in the day, my corporate employer had a summer home/compound in Traverse City, Michigan. We stayed there for a corporate retreat in 1994. Beautiful area.

Instead of golfing with the mainstream, I chartered a fishing boat and caught a couple nice coho salmon. I’m sure many options are still available there.

In 1969 I visited the area with my parents, who were friends with a couple who had a summer retreat in the area. Attended a summer theatre production that week, saw young Blythe Danner onstage in bra and panties. Great memories.
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No worries! I appreciate you chiming in! Ill take a gander at the area and see. It's a good first step.
 
dadsbee said:
LOL... only a 12 hour drive! and then we do the back lakes.. LOL. I am serious if you can ever make it work! We have LOTS of neighbours from Michigan and Ohio on the island close to ours.
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12 hours taint too bad. It takes us 10 to get to the boundary waters in Minnesota for our yearly trip in September.

With a little bit of planning, it might just work for next year.

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Lets talk towards the end of the year...
 
Traverse City is probably around 8 hours away from Chicagoland. I’ve never been there but hear it’s beautiful.
Though Traverse City itself is said to be OK, the area around there is a disaster area now. A terrible ice storm a month ago heavily damaged most of far northern Michigan.
 
XS22J8R said:
Traverse City is probably around 8 hours away from Chicagoland. I’ve never been there but hear it’s beautiful.
Though Traverse City itself is said to be OK, the area around there is a disaster area now. A terrible ice storm a month ago heavily damaged most of far northern Michigan.
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Aw man that's a shame. Thank you for the heads up!

zyzzyx said:
I'm partial to Charlevoix Michigan myself! Six Hours. You won't want to leave!
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6 hours could be do-able. Thanks Paulie!
 
dadsbee said:
Cross the border... I'll put you up! You bring the steaks.... (mind you, it's about 12 hours each way!)
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You can’t beat that deal and you get a plane ride possibly. Actually necessary. Pretty certain Wayne has well over 500 hours air time, maybe 1000’s.
Just maybe the offer pertains to what you own!!!
 
@Geetex I see you lurking about, Rick...I know we talked about Dixon, but Im lookin for a longer stay. I know you know places out there :poke:
 
A paltry 22 hrs will get you to 440 4 speeds! I think he has a new que too
 
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