Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC
+28Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC is your ticket to an amazing trolling adventure! They are docked in Grand Haven at Chinook Pier on wonderful Lake Michigan, just a few minutes to the best fishing grounds. Captains and brothers, Phil and Paul Retherford, are here to make your day on the water an unforgettable one!
Captains Phil and Paul welcome you to their 31’ Tiara fishing yacht with a 12’ beam. The boat has a walk-in bathroom, plenty of seating room for the whole group, and a large fishing deck. She features the latest electronics including Hummingbird sonar, fish finder, and GPS, ship-to-shore radio, a Fish Hawk temperature gauge/probe, Cannon downriggers, and Cannon custom rod holders – everything needed to catch fish and enjoy the ride!
Your main targets will be different kinds of Salmon (Coho and Chinook) and Trout (Rainbow, Brown, and Lake). You’ll only catch these using trolling and the captain will provide you with Shimano rods and reels. Everything you catch you can keep or choose to share it with the crew. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet the fish for you.
Purchase your fishing license either a 1 day or seasonal and bring food, water, beverages, a camera and a cooler to take the fish home. Soft-soled shoes are preferred. Please don’t bring glass bottles on the boat.
Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC is available from May till September – make sure to book your spot on time. Kids of all ages are welcome, so make this trip a remarkable experience for the whole family!
Captain
Phil Retherford
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+56Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Great time on the lake
Weekday Evening Trip on June 20, 2024
Captain Phil and his first mate Wyatt made for a great charter Friendly and experienced. I was amazed at how fast they setup and began fishing. June is always a tough time to fish the lake but they got us on some fish and the boys we took were able to land a laker and a steelhead. Thanks again
Captain Phil and his first mate Wyatt made for a great charter Friendly and experienced. I was amazed at how fast they setup and began fishing. June is always a tough time to fish the lake but they got us on some fish and the boys we took were able to land a laker and a steelhead. Thanks again
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Best charter ever!!
Weekday Evening Trip on July 16, 2024
We had so much fun going out with Captain Phil and first mate Wyatt!! We ended up catching 2 cohos and 4 kings and couldn’t have been happier. We did a 3 hour evening charter and would 100% recommend:)
We had so much fun going out with Captain Phil and first mate Wyatt!! We ended up catching 2 cohos and 4 kings and couldn’t have been happier. We did a 3 hour evening charter and would 100% recommend:)
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Fun fishing trip, great guys
4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 13, 2024
We had a great fishing trip with Phil & Wyatt! We caught fish and they were friendly & knowledgeable!!
We had a great fishing trip with Phil & Wyatt! We caught fish and they were friendly & knowledgeable!!
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Great trip
4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 21, 2024
Our group caught a king salmon, steelhead, and a lake trout. They were awesome with our grandsons.
Our group caught a king salmon, steelhead, and a lake trout. They were awesome with our grandsons.
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Fishing with Phil
4 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) on September 5, 2024
The captain and first mate were knowledgeable and very helpful.
The captain and first mate were knowledgeable and very helpful.
FAQs about Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC
What are the trip rates for Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC?
Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
- US $599 per group - Weekday Evening Trip (3 hours)
- US $649 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) (4 hours)
- US $749 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $749 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $799 per group - 5 Hr weekend trip (5 hours)
- US $799 per group - 5HR afternoon trip (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC?
When you book a trip with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Private
- GPS Humminbird helix 12
- Fishfinder Helix 12 gen3n units
- Bed
- Refrigerator
- Radar Humminbird 4k chirp
What's included in the trip price with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC?
Trips booked with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and bag the fish in travel bags and give you ice to transport them with you.)
- First Mate (We always fish with a first mate; tips appreciated)
What types of fishing does Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC offer?
Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
- Lake Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (We go from anywhere from 1 mile to about 6 miles depending where the fish are.)
What fishing techniques does Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC offer?
Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC offers the following fishing technique:
- Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC?
Top targeted fish species with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC include:
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
My father was one of the first charter captains on Lake Huron. I started first mating for him around 12 years old. Now with over 40 years on the great lakes i have my own business and am professionally sponsored by numerous companys.
Wyatt M.
First mate
Dan M.
Captain
Dustyn Z.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We go from anywhere from 1 mile to about 6 miles depending where the fish are.
Which fishing techniques you can try
Trolling
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Private
GPS
Humminbird helix 12
Fishfinder
Helix 12 gen3n units
Bed
Refrigerator
Radar
Humminbird 4k chirp
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and bag the fish in travel bags and give you ice to transport them with you.
First Mate
We always fish with a first mate; tips appreciated
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
All ages are welcome; life vests supplied
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Grand Haven right now
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)