Whitecap Charters – Charlevoix
Whitecap Charters – Charlevoix
You can’t go wrong with Whitecap Charters. The captain will not only guide you through the basics before you make your first cast – he will make sure your rods are busy throughout the adventure.
The captain opens the season in May and takes his clients out until late October. The spring and summer months are all about light tackle fishing, while heavy tackle is the main technique for September and October.
You will be equipped with top-notch gear by Shimano, Okuma, and Ugly Stik to catch anything from Chinook and Coho Salmon to Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Perch, and Steelhead.
The ‘Whitecap II’ will be your boat for the day. She is a 27’ American International cuddy cabin that comes powered by twin 225 HP Yamaha engines. The Whitecap II has enough space for up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style. She is a trailerable boat, which allows the captain to fish from several ports, such as Manistee, Ludington, Traverse City, Bay Harbor, Charlevoix, and Frankfort.
The New TROUBLE MAKER Boat has everything you need to make a great catch possible. All gear and tackle will be provided for the trip, along with bait and a complimentary fish-cleaning service at the end of the trip.
Whitecap Charters also offers catering service – if you are too busy, the captain will gladly pick up lunch and drinks for you for an *Extra Fee*
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (88)
+85Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
89%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
91%
Jun 16, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
What an amazing trip
At 70 years old we caught so many fish over 12 pounds I let my son pull the last 4 into the boat Captain Art was great. He shared how he can put out up to 8 or 9 lines at one time without the getting tangled up during the trip. He cleaned the fish and let us know the local famous John Cross fishery here in Charlevoix could smoke them- we took three, two to be smoked by the John Cross company. We cooked the smallest lake trout tonight based his on his suggested method on the grill at our rental house and it was the best. We will take the smoked lake trout to Texas with us. The captain said the 20 lbs. of smoke fish cut into pieces will be great for up to a year. It was a lot of fun, and I plan to do it every year going forward. But I really loved that Captain Art was taking the remaining 20 or more pounds of the clean Lake Trout to the women's shelter here in Charlevoix, he they love it when he brings it to them. That made it pretty much a perfect day.
At 70 years old we caught so many fish over 12 pounds I let my son pull the last 4 into the boat Captain Art was great. He shared...
Captain replied
Jul 1, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great morning trip with Capt Art!
Easy communications before including how/where to meet up. Beautiful weather, great boat and great Capt. Capt Art stayed very busy with lots of gear to catch fish. Nice steelhead and several nice lake trout, one over 12 pounds. Wife and I are frequently fishing the US, Canada and Mexico so we're happy to finally fish Lake Michigan. Charlevoix is a beautiful community with lots going on mid summer so take a day and evening to stroll the downtown waterfront too. We'll fish again with Whitecap charter and Capt Art in the fall when salmon are active! Thanks folks!!
Easy communications before including how/where to meet up. Beautiful weather, great boat and great Capt. Capt Art stayed very...
Captain replied
Belgrade, Serbia
Jul 25, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Half Day Trip (PM)
Although the day of our trip, we had a little misunderstanding, Captain Kent called and spoke to me about our experience. I felt like he really truly cared. I am fully satisfied after our conversation and would book with Whitecap Charters again. It’s hard to find people who care, so if you are looking to book with someone who does, there’s no need to look any further. Thank you Captain Kent.
Although the day of our trip, we had a little misunderstanding, Captain Kent called and spoke to me about our experience. I felt...
Captain replied
Sep 15, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Beautiful Birthday on Lake Catching Fishl
Captain Adam was awesome !! We enjoyed the day so much ! We caught fish, had great conversation & got to relax in-between..A beautiful day & great way to celebrate my birthday !!
Captain Adam was awesome !! We enjoyed the day so much ! We caught fish, had great conversation & got to relax in-between..A beautiful...
Captain replied
Aug 7, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great experience
My son and his grandfather went on the fishing trip. They had a blast and said the captain was super friendly and knowledgeable!
My son and his grandfather went on the fishing trip. They had a blast and said the captain was super friendly and knowledgeable!...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (88)
+85Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
89%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
91%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What an amazing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2025
At 70 years old we caught so many fish over 12 pounds I let my son pull the last 4 into the boat Captain Art was great. He shared how he can put out up to 8 or 9 lines at one time without the getting tangled up during the trip. He cleaned the fish and let us know the local famous John Cross fishery here in Charlevoix could smoke them- we took three, two to be smoked by the John Cross company. We cooked the smallest lake trout tonight based his on his suggested method on the grill at our rental house and it was the best. We will take the smoked lake trout to Texas with us. The captain said the 20 lbs. of smoke fish cut into pieces will be great for up to a year. It was a lot of fun, and I plan to do it every year going forward. But I really loved that Captain Art was taking the remaining 20 or more pounds of the clean Lake Trout to the women's shelter here in Charlevoix, he they love it when he brings it to them. That made it pretty much a perfect day.
At 70 years old we caught so many fish over 12 pounds I let my son pull the last 4 into the boat Captain Art was great. He shared how he can put out up to 8 or 9 lines at one time without the getting tangled up during the trip. He cleaned the fish and let us know the local famous John Cross fishery here in Charlevoix could smoke them- we took three, two to be smoked by the John Cross company. We cooked the smallest lake trout tonight based his on his suggested method on the grill at our rental...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great morning trip with Capt Art!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2025
Easy communications before including how/where to meet up. Beautiful weather, great boat and great Capt. Capt Art stayed very busy with lots of gear to catch fish. Nice steelhead and several nice lake trout, one over 12 pounds. Wife and I are frequently fishing the US, Canada and Mexico so we're happy to finally fish Lake Michigan. Charlevoix is a beautiful community with lots going on mid summer so take a day and evening to stroll the downtown waterfront too. We'll fish again with Whitecap charter and Capt Art in the fall when salmon are active! Thanks folks!!
Easy communications before including how/where to meet up. Beautiful weather, great boat and great Capt. Capt Art stayed very busy with lots of gear to catch fish. Nice steelhead and several nice lake trout, one over 12 pounds. Wife and I are frequently fishing the US, Canada and Mexico so we're happy to finally fish Lake Michigan. Charlevoix is a beautiful community with lots going on mid summer so take a day and evening to stroll the downtown waterfront too. We'll fish again with Whitecap...
Belgrade, Serbia
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (PM)
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 25, 2025
Although the day of our trip, we had a little misunderstanding, Captain Kent called and spoke to me about our experience. I felt like he really truly cared. I am fully satisfied after our conversation and would book with Whitecap Charters again. It’s hard to find people who care, so if you are looking to book with someone who does, there’s no need to look any further. Thank you Captain Kent.
Although the day of our trip, we had a little misunderstanding, Captain Kent called and spoke to me about our experience. I felt like he really truly cared. I am fully satisfied after our conversation and would book with Whitecap Charters again. It’s hard to find people who care, so if you are looking to book with someone who does, there’s no need to look any further. Thank you Captain Kent.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Beautiful Birthday on Lake Catching Fishl
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 15, 2025
Captain Adam was awesome !! We enjoyed the day so much ! We caught fish, had great conversation & got to relax in-between..A beautiful day & great way to celebrate my birthday !!
Captain Adam was awesome !! We enjoyed the day so much ! We caught fish, had great conversation & got to relax in-between..A beautiful day & great way to celebrate my birthday !!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2025
My son and his grandfather went on the fishing trip. They had a blast and said the captain was super friendly and knowledgeable!
My son and his grandfather went on the fishing trip. They had a blast and said the captain was super friendly and knowledgeable!
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