Third Coast Charters 

4.9/5 (74 reviews)
 6570 Burton Woods Drive, Whitehall, MI 49461, United States

Third Coast Charters 

Whitehall, MI, United States
22 ft
6
4.9/5 (74 reviews)

Head out to Whitehall, Michigan and spend a wonderful day on the water with Third Coast Charters. You'll be in the safe hands of Captain Todd Venema, a skilled and experienced angler who'll make sure you have the best possible experience. There's a huge variety of fishing spots you can visit. From rivers and lakes to inshore and offshore waters to flats, reefs, and wrecks, you'll have loads of excellent fishing opportunities.

Your journey will start on a brand new 22' Lund performance fishing boat. It's powered by a 350 HP Mercury engine and can sit up to 6 guests. The quality GPS, fishfinder, and radio make navigation easy and safe. The boat's equipped with downriggers in case you bump into Salmon. The onboard livewell will supply you with live bait, and there will also be a first mate present for the most of your trip.

You'll chase Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass. Using light tackle, you can try out trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as handline and ice fishing. Third Coast Charters is family-friendly, so grab your kids as well and spend some wonderful time on the water together. You can choose whether to keep or release the fish you catch.

Captain Todd provides you with all the fishing gear, which means tackle, rods, reels, lures, and live bait. At the end of the trip, he can also clean and fillet your catch for free. Before you leave, don't forget to bring your licenses and be sure to pack some food and drinks if you wish.

Book today and have a super fun time fishing Michigan's waters with Third Coast Charters.

Head out to Whitehall, Michigan and spend a wonderful day on the water with Third Coast Charters. You'll be in the safe hands of Captain Todd Venema, a skilled and experienced angler who'll make sure you have the best possible experience. There's a huge variety of fishing spots you can visit. From rivers and lakes to inshore and offshore waters to flats, reefs, and wrecks, you'll have loads of excellent fishing opportunities.

Your journey will start on a brand new 22' Lund performance fishing boat. It's powered by a 350 HP Mercury engine and can sit up to 6 guests. The quality GPS, fishfinder, and radio make navigation easy and safe. The boat's equipped with downriggers in case you bump into Salmon. The onboard livewell will supply you with live bait, and there will also be a first mate present for the most of your trip.

You'll chase Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass. Using light tackle, you can try out trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as handline and ice fishing. Third Coast Charters is family-friendly, so grab your kids as well and spend some wonderful time on the water together. You can choose whether to keep or release the fish you catch.

Captain Todd provides you with all the fishing gear, which means tackle, rods, reels, lures, and live bait. At the end of the trip, he can also clean and fillet your catch for free. Before you leave, don't forget to bring your licenses and be sure to pack some food and drinks if you wish.

Book today and have a super fun time fishing Michigan's waters with Third Coast Charters.

Todd Venema
Captain
Todd Venema
6 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Weekend (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Out Of Town (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Out Of Town (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
74 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
71%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

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Bart Byrer
Bart Byrer
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Todd put fish in the boat even in adverse conditions.
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on October 18, 20253 adults

Our trip was a great experience even though the conditions were not great. We boated walleye and some of the best perch you could hope for. I am an avid angler myself and can say that from the boat, to the electronics, to the tackle, all great quality. He even added forward facing sonar to the rear of the boat for the rear angles. I can tell you from several guided trips most captains do not go to those lengths to get you the best experience that you can have. I would for sure book him again without hesitation.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Todd Venema
Response from Captain

thank you tight lines!

Andrew Sammelson
Andrew Sammelson
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Cap Todd knows what he’s doing
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 20262 adults

We had a great time and caught some good fish. The highlight of our trip to Michigan!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Largemouth Bass
Todd Venema
Response from Captain

Thank you

Michael Vanloon III
Michael Vanloon III
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 23, 20252 adults

Captain Todd provided one of the best fishing charters I've ever booked. He was pleasant, professional, and all around just a great captain to fish with. He knows his stuff and put us on plenty of fish. If you want a great day of real fishing, Captain Todd is the guide you're looking for.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Todd Venema
Response from Captain

thank you for a fun morning

Dan Mejeur
Dan Mejeur
Repeat angler
us
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Experience
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 10, 20252 adults

I would recommend this charter. It was great. Todd was friendly, very knowledgeable and professional. We already talking when to book again. Thanks Todd for some great fishing and memories.

Todd Venema
Response from Captain

thank you

Ken Brescia
Ken Brescia
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2018
8 trips
5.0
Verified
phenomenal!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 20252 adults

had a great time! limited in less than 3 hours. I've learned a lot from Captain Todd. Another awesome trip.

Todd Venema
Response from Captain

Thank you Ken

FAQs about Third Coast Charters

Third Coast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekend (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekend (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Out Of Town (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Out Of Town (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Third Coast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Third Coast Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (Most of the time)
Third Coast Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Third Coast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Third Coast Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Todd Venema
Todd Venema
Todd Venema

Whitehall, Michigan, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since September 2020

Captain Todd has been fishing his whole life. He used to work as a first mate on several different charters and has just recently decided to go out on his own. He enjoys fishing and meeting new people.

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since September 2020

Captain Todd has been fishing his whole life. He used to work as a first mate on several different charters and has just recently decided to go out on his own. He enjoys fishing and meeting new people.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Lund
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 350HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Handline
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Most of the time

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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