Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC

Catch-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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Weekday Evening Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $599
    Fish from 5:30 pm to 9 pm and go enjoy the downtown at sunset with the musical fountain just down from the dock.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15
    US $629
    Come enjoy the beautiful Grand Haven for an afternoon! Start at 3:00 p.m. and be back in time to enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants. You can even take your catch to a couple of them and have it prepared for you.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15
    US $629
    Come enjoy the beautiful Grand Haven for an afternoon! Start at 2:00 p.m. and be back in time to enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants. You can even take your catch to a couple of them and have it prepared for you. No fuel surcharge or hidden costs!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $725
    This afternoon, you'll target different types of Salmon and Trout by trolling. Purchase your fishing license on time and make sure to bring your snacks and drinks for the day. Note that this trip can also start at 3 p.m. or 2:30 p.m., so contact the captain in advance if you need a flexible departure time.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $725
    Start your day the best way possible – fishing! This 6-hour trip will give you enough time to seize the freshest lunch meat. The captain will provide your fishing equipment, while you need to bring your snacks and drinks for the day.
  • Private trip
    5HR afternoon trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $799
    Come fish lake michigan for a 5hr afternoon fishing excursion
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hr weekend trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $799
    Fishing for 6 hours from dock to dock in the AM
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon

FAQs about 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 $629 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $629 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 5HR afternoon trip (5 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 6 Hr weekend trip (6 hours)

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

Trips booked with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (We always fish with a first mate; tips appreciated)

Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Phil Retherford
Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
52 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2017
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 30 years on the great lakes i have my own business and am professionally sponsored by numerous companys.
Our Team
Wyatt M.
First mate
Dan M.
Captain
Dustyn Z.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Tiara Yachts (Sportfishing) originally built in 1989. Powered by 2 270HP Crusaders engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
Private
GPS
Humminbird helix 12
Fishfinder
Helix 12 gen3n units
Bed
Refrigerator
Radar
Humminbird 4k chirp

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
We always fish with a first mate; tips appreciated

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 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

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 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Craig W.
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Great Day on the Lake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2023
Both the captain and his first mate were highly knowledgeable and exceptionally qualified. Our group had a great time, catching...
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DAN W.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Great Trip with Captain Phil and Travis!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2023
Captain Phil and Travis put us on the fish, and provided a great outing to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday.
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Mason M.
Denver, Colorado
Excellent
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Fishing with Phil

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 25, 2023
Amazing day, great captain and first mate. Caught a good number of large fish for the time we were out there!! Highly recommended!!
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Bobby K.
Ann Arbor, MI
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Weekday (PM) on July 3, 2023
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Roosevelt H.
Muskegon, Michigan
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VERIFIED   Weekday Evening Trip on June 22, 2023
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