Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond

Running angling trips out of Allendale Charter Township, Freedom Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Derek, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, and jigging, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 6-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Walleye, Perch, and Pike, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.  Fish until time or limits.

You’ll be fishing from a 21’ Nitro boat with enough room for up to 5 anglers at any single time. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

Capt. Derek is very involved with the West Michigan Walleye Club where he holds the spot as Tournament Director.  Derek finished 1st place in Angler of the Year in 2021 along with the biggest season total weight.  In 2023 he finished in 2nd place for Angler of the Year.  Derek continues to do a decent amount of tournaments throughout the year and competes in the Basspro / Cabelas National Team Championship.

Don’t forget to buy a fishing license before the trip! You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so. This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Freedom Charters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    4 Hour weekday trips available on in Muskegon Lake - Lake Macatawa or Hardy Dam.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Rates - 6 hours or limits 1-2 Anglers $500 ($50 Each Additional Person) Lake Erie - Detroit River - St. Clair River/Lake - Saginaw River/Bay - Mullet Lake - Burt Lake - Lake Mitchell - Lake Cadillac - Hubbard Lake - Intermediate Lake Rates - 6 hours or limits 1-2 Anglers $400 ($50 Each Additional Person) Muskegon Lake - White Lake - Grand River - Lake Mac I'll clean and package all fish. You just need a cold cooler to take them home.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    2 pm to 8 pm - 6 hour afternoon trip.
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FAQs about Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond

Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Freedom Charters – Hardy Pond include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Derek Nykamp
White Cloud, Michigan, United States
12 Customer reviews
Member since May 2022
I've been with my wife for 18 years now, and we've been married for 15. We have two kids, an 11-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old daughter. I was born and raised in Michigan. I love to hunt and fish, as well as travel throughout the United States.

The fish you can target

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Pike (Northern) Northern Pike
Walleye Walleye

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Nitro
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Which types of fishing are offered

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift 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

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
I'll clean and package the 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