Punisher Sport Fishing
If you're here to make the most of fishing in Pentwater, look no further than Punisher sportfishing. We are tournament proven. 2024 7th place in 333 in Ludington out of 85 plus boats. 1st place in 2023 Pentwater charter boat challenge. 3rd place 2022 manistee monster tournament and 1st place big king. 1 of 95 boat to post 70 plus pound box in 20 years in 333 tournaments. 2021 our first pro tournament 6th place finish in the 2021 Benzie frenzie in Frankfort we hadn’t fish these waters in 20 years
These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. For these species, you're likely to troll. We find a few master angler steelhead every year. 2023 we had 3 in one month!!
Punisher Sport Fishing is a child-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your fishing machine for the day is a 33' Cruiser with room for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Punisher Sport Fishing.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
+29Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
81%
Caught fish
100%
Jul 28, 2025
4.5 Prime time trip
7/28/25 5am Morning Trip
This was an excellent early AM fishing charter, with Captain Sean & Captain Dan! Our party of 6, were reeling in fish within the first 45 minutes of the charter. We caught 13 fish this charter, mostly King Salmon, and the cooler was almost to capacity! Highly recommend this charter to anyone who wants to fish with knowledgeable, easygoing, and just personable Captains! Captain Sean owns the boat, but Captain Dan also has his captain’s license. These two guys work together amazingly, and fishing with them is a great experience!
This was an excellent early AM fishing charter, with Captain Sean & Captain Dan! Our party of 6, were reeling in fish within the...
United States
Jul 11, 2025
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Night charter
Took an evening charter with Sean and Dan and had an amazing time. We caught some massive salmon and had a great time doing it. Both the captain and the mate were great with the kids and very personable. I would highly recommend Punisher to anyone looking for a Lake Michigan charter.
Took an evening charter with Sean and Dan and had an amazing time. We caught some massive salmon and had a great time doing it....
Jul 28, 2025
5 Hour Trip (PM)
First time, not last time
Tried something new with the teens yesterday and couldn’t have asked for better experience and can’t wait to grill some of our cooler full of salmon and trout. Thanks for the lessons and the laughs Punisher Sport Fishing. Kids are already talking about next year!
Tried something new with the teens yesterday and couldn’t have asked for better experience and can’t wait to grill some of our...
Bluffton, Indiana
Jul 18, 2025
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Evening on punisher
Sean and his mate Dan were excellent on finding the fish and helping the young boys land them! We went 16 for 17 and even had quads on twice! Can’t wait to go again!
Sean and his mate Dan were excellent on finding the fish and helping the young boys land them! We went 16 for 17 and even had...
Jul 9, 2025
Ludington Tournament prefish trip
Great Trip
We had a great trip with Captain. He worked really hard and put all 6 of us on a nice fish.
We had a great trip with Captain. He worked really hard and put all 6 of us on a nice fish.
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
+29Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
81%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
7/28/25 5am Morning Trip
4.5 Prime time trip on July 28, 2025
This was an excellent early AM fishing charter, with Captain Sean & Captain Dan! Our party of 6, were reeling in fish within the first 45 minutes of the charter. We caught 13 fish this charter, mostly King Salmon, and the cooler was almost to capacity! Highly recommend this charter to anyone who wants to fish with knowledgeable, easygoing, and just personable Captains! Captain Sean owns the boat, but Captain Dan also has his captain’s license. These two guys work together amazingly, and fishing with them is a great experience!
This was an excellent early AM fishing charter, with Captain Sean & Captain Dan! Our party of 6, were reeling in fish within the first 45 minutes of the charter. We caught 13 fish this charter, mostly King Salmon, and the cooler was almost to capacity! Highly recommend this charter to anyone who wants to fish with knowledgeable, easygoing, and just personable Captains! Captain Sean owns the boat, but Captain Dan also has his captain’s license. These two guys work together amazingly, and fishing...
United States
Experience:
Boat
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Overall
Night charter
5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 11, 2025
Took an evening charter with Sean and Dan and had an amazing time. We caught some massive salmon and had a great time doing it. Both the captain and the mate were great with the kids and very personable. I would highly recommend Punisher to anyone looking for a Lake Michigan charter.
Took an evening charter with Sean and Dan and had an amazing time. We caught some massive salmon and had a great time doing it. Both the captain and the mate were great with the kids and very personable. I would highly recommend Punisher to anyone looking for a Lake Michigan charter.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
First time, not last time
5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 28, 2025
Tried something new with the teens yesterday and couldn’t have asked for better experience and can’t wait to grill some of our cooler full of salmon and trout. Thanks for the lessons and the laughs Punisher Sport Fishing. Kids are already talking about next year!
Tried something new with the teens yesterday and couldn’t have asked for better experience and can’t wait to grill some of our cooler full of salmon and trout. Thanks for the lessons and the laughs Punisher Sport Fishing. Kids are already talking about next year!
Bluffton, Indiana
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Evening on punisher
5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 18, 2025
Sean and his mate Dan were excellent on finding the fish and helping the young boys land them! We went 16 for 17 and even had quads on twice! Can’t wait to go again!
Sean and his mate Dan were excellent on finding the fish and helping the young boys land them! We went 16 for 17 and even had quads on twice! Can’t wait to go again!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip
Ludington Tournament prefish trip on July 9, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain. He worked really hard and put all 6 of us on a nice fish.
We had a great trip with Captain. He worked really hard and put all 6 of us on a nice fish.
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