Captain
Bryan Winn

Member since April 2024 South Haven, United States
Background
Captain Bryan (Bud) Winn Captain Bud has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a fishing pole and has spent countless hours on the water. With nearly a decade of Lake Michigan experience, he has won multiple tournaments and taken many top 10 finishes as well. He began fishing the port of Muskegon as a first mate on a charter boat and fell in love with trolling Lake Michigan as so many of us do. After a few years of being a first mate, it was time for him to move on and buy his own boat. He moved to the port of South Haven as it was closer to his hometown and began learning from the local captains all about this new port and where the fish tend to roam toward the south end of the lake. In 2019 Captain Bud obtained his USCG Master 25 Ton Captain’s license and began running charters on some of the local captain’s boats. He fell in love with the 31 ft Open Tiara and had to have one of his own. In 2021 that dream came true and he has been continuing to hone his craft every day that he’s on the water to make your trip that much more fun and exciting.
Techniques
All of our fishing trips include a relaxing day of trolling with as many lines as we can put in the water to increase your catch!

Hey, I'm Captain Bryan Winn

South Haven, United States
Background
Captain Bryan (Bud) Winn Captain Bud has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a fishing pole and has spent countless hours on the water. With nearly a decade of Lake Michigan experience, he has won multiple tournaments and taken many top 10 finishes as well. He began fishing the port of Muskegon as a first mate on a charter boat and fell in love with trolling Lake Michigan as so many of us do. After a few years of being a first mate, it was time for him to move on and buy his own boat. He moved to the port of South Haven as it was closer to his hometown and began learning from the local captains all about this new port and where the fish tend to roam toward the south end of the lake. In 2019 Captain Bud obtained his USCG Master 25 Ton Captain’s license and began running charters on some of the local captain’s boats. He fell in love with the 31 ft Open Tiara and had to have one of his own. In 2021 that dream came true and he has been continuing to hone his craft every day that he’s on the water to make your trip that much more fun and exciting.
Techniques
All of our fishing trips include a relaxing day of trolling with as many lines as we can put in the water to increase your catch!
Our Team
Ashley W.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
South Haven
Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
Winn boat Wins in public eye.
Winn boat Wins in public eye.
Winn boat Wins in public eye.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Pat M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Experience-Would recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day AM Trip (1- 4 People MAX) on July 25, 2024
We had a great time going out fishing with Cpt. Bryan.ย  This was the 1st Charter trip experience for my 9yr old son and it...
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Richard W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day AM Trip (1- 4 People MAX) on June 5, 2025
Great trip with Captain Bud. Would definitely recommend him. Thanks for putting up with us ๐Ÿ˜
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Ty H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding day

VERIFIED   Half Day AM Trip (1- 4 People MAX) on July 2, 2024
Equipment was very clean and well maintained. Capt Bud & First Mate Cody got us prepped, in position and fighting fish quickly....
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Stefen M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day AM Trip (1- 4 People MAX) on July 29, 2024
I recently took my dad and two brothers out with Captain Bud. He was a great Captain and had us on the fish all day. We brought...
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Robert O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Winn boat Wins in public eye.

VERIFIED   Half Day AM Trip (6 People MAX) on August 25, 2024
Great trip,family had a blast. Caught plenty of fish,and lost several others (than happens) Capt Bud and crew, very helpful...
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