Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay

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 ‘Whitecap II’ is a 27’ American International cuddy 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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4hr AM - Walleye, Cisco
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 31
    US $500
    This is a morning trip that will take you fishing on Lake Michigan for Walleye and Cisco.
  • Private trip
    4hr PM - Walleye and Cisco
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 31
    US $500
    This is an afternoon that will take you fishing on Lake Michigan for Walleye and Cisco.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $550
    Enjoy your morning out on the water of Lake Michigan, fishing with your family and friends for Salmon and Trout.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $550
    This is an afternoon charter for Salmon and Trout on Lake Michigan, suitable for any breed of anglers.
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FAQs about Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay

Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 4hr AM - Walleye, Cisco (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 4hr PM - Walleye and Cisco (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Whitecap Charters – Little Traverse Bay include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Meet the Charter Operator

Whitecap Charters
Charlevoix, Michigan, United States
5 Fishing Reports
167 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2018
Captain Kent Seymour has over two 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
Our Team
Adam R.
Captain
Art G.
Captain
Josh S.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Boat specs

American International (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1987, and restored in 2015. Powered by 2 225HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 39 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
91%
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Randy H.
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2023
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Blake C.
Ithaca, MI
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Half day trip with Captain Art

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 30, 2023
We had an absolutely phenomenal time. I had never caught a lake trout before and my girlfriend and I got some absolute tanks...
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Nathan H.
Dubois, IN
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Captin Russell half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2023
Fishing trip was better then we could of imagened. Caption Russell and deck hand we a lot of fun, knowledgable and very kind...
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Doug S.
Columbus, IN
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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4-8pm trip with Captain Art

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 22, 2023
Had a great time!  Captain Art was knowledgeable, helpful and hardworking … he made sure we had a good experience despite...
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Matt J.
Lake Odessa, MI
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Half Day Am Trip With Captain Art.......

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2023
Captain Art was awesome.  Everything from the time we got on the boat, to the time we got off the boat, went flawless. Super...
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