Whitecap Charters-Petoskey 

4.8
(69 reviews)
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Veteran Owned
 Stover Road 13000, Charlevoix, MI 49720, United States–

Whitecap Charters-Petoskey 

Charlevoix, MI, United States
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29 ft
6
4.8
(69 reviews)

No trip to Lake Michigan comes complete without Whitecap Charters. This family-friendly company is owned and operated by Captain Kent Seymour, an experienced angler and a patient guide. His crew won't be saving their words to introduce you to the basics of fishing – they will work hard to make sure you fill your cooler and make a great catch possible.

The season begins in May and goes through October. You will be using light tackle in spring and summer and will then switch to heavy tackle fishing later in the season.

The list of your potential catches will include Coho and Chinook Salmon, Walleye, Lake and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Steelhead. On your day out on Lake Michigan, you will be using high-quality gear and tackle by Shimano, Okuma, and Ugly Stik.

The 'TROUBLE MAKER' is a 29' Bayliner Trophy Pro cabin boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers. She is fully outfitted with everything you need for a productive day on Lake Michigan, from top-notch electronics to a private restroom.

All trips include the use of gear, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning service.
Catering is also available for an EXTRA FEE for those busy anglers who have no time to grab lunch and drinks with them.

No trip to Lake Michigan comes complete without Whitecap Charters. This family-friendly company is owned and operated by Captain Kent Seymour, an experienced angler and a patient guide. His crew won't be saving their words to introduce you to the basics of fishing – they will work hard to make sure you fill your cooler and make a great catch possible.

The season begins in May and goes through October. You will be using light tackle in spring and summer and will then switch to heavy tackle fishing later in the season.

The list of your potential catches will include Coho and Chinook Salmon, Walleye, Lake and Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Steelhead. On your day out on Lake Michigan, you will be using high-quality gear and tackle by Shimano, Okuma, and Ugly Stik.

The 'TROUBLE MAKER' is a 29' Bayliner Trophy Pro cabin boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers. She is fully outfitted with everything you need for a productive day on Lake Michigan, from top-notch electronics to a private restroom.

All trips include the use of gear, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning service.
Catering is also available for an EXTRA FEE for those busy anglers who have no time to grab lunch and drinks with them.

Whitecap Charters
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Whitecap Charters
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4hr AM - Jigging Lake Trout, Cisco
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 15
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4hr PM -Jigging Lake trout or Cisco
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.8
69 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (88)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (69)

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Steve Hucal
Steve Hucal
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
I have several physical disabilities. The Captain was terrific getting me in and out of the boat and helping my wife and I fighting and laying the fish. It was great.
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2026 • 2 adults

Whitecap Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for choosing Whitecap Charters for your up north fishing experience. It was our pleasure to have you to aboard today. Glad the fish cooperated , and you got to have a little tug on the line. Would be glad to see you and your wife back on the boat next year. Thanks captain Kent and Crew

Erin McLaughlin
Erin McLaughlin
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Caught our limit!
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 21, 2024 • 3 adults

My father, brother, and I had a nice time out with Captain Adam. We caught our limit for lake trout and tried for salmon, but it was too early in the evening. The boat was nicely equipped, and the dock was easy to find. Parking was easier than I thought it would be. It is one street over from the marina and wasn’t crowded which I thought it would be because the main street it connects to was jampacked at that time of day. This was our first charter trip so a bit more information about what was happening would have been helpful. When all the rods started getting set up, we weren’t actually sure we’d be doing anything at all except watching. But as it turns out, we are the ones to reel the fish in. An FYI, if you’re new like us.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Whitecap Charters
Response from Charter operator

Sorry we don't get a lot of first-timers and we sometimes as captains and doing it for so long forget that there are newbies. Glad you had a great time and the fish were cooperative. Thanks again for fishing with whitecap charters of Charlevoix hope to see you in the future. Captain Kent and crew

Randy Helwig
Randy Helwig
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in August
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2023 • 2 adults

Blake Cook
Blake Cook
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain Art
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 30, 2023 • 2 adults

We had an absolutely phenomenal time. I had never caught a lake trout before and my girlfriend and I got some absolute tanks to take home. Captain Art was awesome. He was very professional, patient and knowledgeable. He was very attentive and on top of his game. We had a close call with another charter boat. I didn’t see it until they were passing us, I was in the middle of fighting a fish. This other charter boat passed us at a very close distance (20-25 ft) going at a very high rate of speed. Had Captain Art not been paying attention and throttled up and moved us, we would have had a collision. Because of his expertise and attention to detail, my girlfriend and I lived to fish another day. I will recommend this service and captain to anybody and everybody. Will be fishing with y’all again. Thanks for a great day on the water.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Whitecap Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for choosing Whitecap charters for your up north fishing experience. Some Boaters just do NOT pay attention with all the Electronics on these new boats.glade all was well. Hoe to see you in the future. Thanks Capt. Kent and crew

Lee Feldpausch
Lee Feldpausch
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great Charter Fishing
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 13, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Kent was super and very personable. That guy knows his stuff and put us on some fantastic fishing. Put some nice Kings & Lake Trout in the cooler. This was truly a wonderful time on the lake. Thank you very much Captain Kent Lee & Linda

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
Whitecap Charters
Response from Charter operator

YES GREAT TIME WITH U ALL.. GREAT FISH.. Thanks for choosing Whitecap Charters for your upnorth fishing experience.. Hope to see in the future. Capt. Kent

FAQs about Whitecap Charters-Petoskey

Whitecap Charters-Petoskey offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 4hr AM - Jigging Lake Trout, Cisco (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 4hr PM -Jigging Lake trout or Cisco (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $300 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $300 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Whitecap Charters-Petoskey, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Whitecap Charters-Petoskey include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Whitecap Charters-Petoskey offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Whitecap Charters-Petoskey offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Whitecap Charters-Petoskey include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Your operator

Whitecap Charters
Whitecap Charters
Charlevoix, Michigan, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
226 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2018
Captain Kent Seymour has over Three decades of experience in the fishing industry. He loves the waters, getting people out and catching fish. Captain Kent is fun and caters to his clients' needs. He enjoys teaching young fishermen in the art of catching Great Lakes Gold..
Our Team
Adam R.
Adam R.
Captain
Josh S.
Josh S.
First mate
Drew S.
Drew S.
Captain
Kent S.
Kent S.
Captain
Whitecap Charters
Whitecap Charters
Fully verified
Veteran owned
9
reports
226
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Kent Seymour has over Three decades of experience in the fishing industry. He loves the waters, getting people out and catching fish. Captain Kent is fun and caters to his clients' needs. He enjoys teaching young fishermen in the art of catching Great Lakes Gold..
The crew
Adam R.
Adam R.
Captain
Josh S.
Josh S.
First mate
Drew S.
Drew S.
Captain
Kent S.
Kent S.
Captain

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Lee F.
    Lee F.
    Captain Kent was super and very personable. That guy knows his stuff and put us on some fantastic fishing. Put some nice Kings & Lake Trout in the cooler. This was truly a wonderful time on the lake. Thank you very much Captain Kent Lee & Linda
  • An excited angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout during a night fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Charles W.
    Charles W.
    The bite was slow for all boats, all evening. However, Kent he put in a little extra time and we put 4 quality fish in the boat in about 20 minutes! That kind of effort is appreciated!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Don M.
    Don M.
    Our whole crew had a great time! Answered all questions asked! Caught fish and laughed my head off! Highly recommend!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Erin M.
    Erin M.
    My father, brother, and I had a nice time out with Captain Adam. We caught our limit for lake trout and tried for salmon, but it was too early in the evening. The boat was nicely equipped, and the dock was easy to find. Parking was easier than I thought it would be. It is one street over from the marina and wasn’t crowded which I thought it would be because the main street it connects to was jampacked at that time of day. This was our first charter trip so a bit more information about what was happening would have been helpful. When all the rods started getting set up, we weren’t actually sure we’d be doing anything at all except watching. But as it turns out, we are the ones to reel the fish in. An FYI, if you’re new like us.
  • Two adult anglers pose beside a catch board displaying multiple fish near a boat and cooler in Charlevoix.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Chinook Salmon
    Nicholas S.
    Nicholas S.
    Went on a Monday 4PM to 8PM trip. Captain was laid back and worked hard putting us on fish. We caught our limit of some fat lake trout. This is the best charter I have booked in the area so far. I would recommend without any hesitation.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Blake C.
    Blake C.
    We had an absolutely phenomenal time. I had never caught a lake trout before and my girlfriend and I got some absolute tanks to take home. Captain Art was awesome. He was very professional, patient and knowledgeable. He was very attentive and on top of his game. We had a close call with another charter boat. I didn’t see it until they were passing us, I was in the middle of fighting a fish. This other charter boat passed us at a very close distance (20-25 ft) going at a very high rate of speed. Had Captain Art not been paying attention and throttled up and moved us, we would have had a collision. Because of his expertise and attention to detail, my girlfriend and I lived to fish another day. I will recommend this service and captain to anybody and everybody. Will be fishing with y’all again. Thanks for a great day on the water.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Matt J.
    Matt J.
    Captain Art was awesome. Everything from the time we got on the boat, to the time we got off the boat, went flawless. Super knowledgeable, and would highly recommend this Charter Company. Caught some good ones! Thank you.
  • Two adult anglers proudly display a large lake trout aboard a fishing boat, with rods and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Erik B.
    Erik B.
    The captain was great, we caught our limit and a pretty good buzz.
  • Solo angler holding a large northern pike aboard a covered fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Jess N.
    Jess N.
    Had an amazing time! Captain was friendly, very intuitive and helpful. He trolled three different styles to maximize our chance in catching fish and it payed off as we caught plenty! Boat was comfortable and meeting to go out was very easy. Pretty much everything you would want in a charter plus they clean your catch after and have a nice spot to take pictures of your catch. Will definitely be going out on Whitecap charter again in the future!
  • Two adult anglers pose beside a mounted display of multiple salmon or trout near a Charlevoix waterfront setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Andrew K.
    Andrew K.
    Very nice 1/2day trip. Caught a few lake trout and overall had a nice day. Would recommend this trip to my friends. Never fished lake Michigan, but enjoyed it.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Bayliner Trophy Pro
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Murcury 200hp
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
39 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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