Captain

Bryan Winn

South Haven, United States

25+ reviews

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.

Ashley W.

First mate

Charter

Born To Winn Sportfishing

South Haven

Trips from

US $700

Rating

5.0

44 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

What anglers say

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

All reviews (44)

Showing 1 – 5 of 44 reviews

Michael Nevarez
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
Great Fishing
Half Day AM Trip (1- 4 People MAX) on September 20, 2026 • 5 adults
The captain and first mate were knowledgeable, kind and motivated! Our group thoroughly enjoyed the trip!
Randy Coleman
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day AM Trip (1- 4 People MAX) on August 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
Caption Bud was awesome with the kids and adults (LOL). Very knowledgeable and put us on the fish first thing. He was easy to work with so that we could get out a little early so that we got past the draw bridge at 6 am. Would recommend.
Response from Captain
August 14, 2026
Thanks Randy, you guys were awesome! Everybody did great reeling and handling the rods and if that first bite wouldve kept up we wouldve filled both coolers. hapoy to have you back anytime ans hopefully you guys were able to get into clementines ans enjoy the onion rings!
Beverly D Steele
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Bryan
Half Day Pm Trip (6 People Max) on September 11, 2026 • 6 adults
we enjoyed this experience so very much. Saw a beautiful sunrise. Caught four beauties. Great for supper tonight! Gorgeous weather. Great way to spend time with family.
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David Karrasch
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Time
Half Day AM Trip (6 People MAX) on July 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children
My family had a fantastic time with Captain Bud. He was incredibly skilled at finding fish and was incredibly patient with the kids. I highly recommend him and hope to return soon!
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Response from Captain
August 1, 2026
Thanks David, you guys did great getting the fish to the boat even with the lines WAYYY back. Safe travels back home and we’d love to have you back anytime!
Thomas Donnelly
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
LETS GO FISHING!!
Half Day Pm Trip (1-4 People Max) on July 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
We all had a great time reeling in fish! Captain Budd did a great job and kept us all entertained. He sent us home with a cooler full of fillets. We will definitely go again
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Response from Captain
August 6, 2026
Thanks Thomas, you guys were awesome. I’d love to have you back anytime!