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Whitecap Charters

Member since August 2018 Charlevoix, United States
Background
Captain Kent Seymour has over two decades of experience in the fishing industry. He loves the waters, getting people out and catching fish. Captain Kent is fun and caters to his clients' needs. He enjoys teaching young fishermen
Techniques
In the spring and fall I like the Jigging method when the water is colder. Then through the middle of the summer season I like to troll either the shallow Waters or deep water for our gigantic lake trout

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Charlevoix, United States
Background
Captain Kent Seymour has over two decades of experience in the fishing industry. He loves the waters, getting people out and catching fish. Captain Kent is fun and caters to his clients' needs. He enjoys teaching young fishermen
Techniques
In the spring and fall I like the Jigging method when the water is colder. Then through the middle of the summer season I like to troll either the shallow Waters or deep water for our gigantic lake trout
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Adam R.
Captain
Art G.
Captain
Josh S.
First mate

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Whitecap Charters โ€“ Charlevoix

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(85 reviews)
Charlevoix
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Whitecap Charters โ€“ Elk Rapids

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(23 reviews)
Elk Rapids
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Whitecap Charters-Petoskey

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(65 reviews)
Charlevoix
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Whitecap Charters T.C

Good
3.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Traverse City
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Whitecap Charters โ€“ Charlevoix 31'

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(16 reviews)
Charlevoix
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Fishing Reports

Great fish
Great fish
Aug 18, 2024 Charlevoix
Just a few of the great fish that our clients at White Cap Charters have been catching over the last few weeks.
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Great fish
Great fish
Aug 18, 2024 Charlevoix
Just a few of the great fish that our clients at White Cap Charters have been catching over the last few weeks.
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Time to Target the Atlantic Salmon on To
Time to Target the Atlantic Salmon on To
Apr 4, 2023 Traverse City
The Atlantic salmon is one of the most elusive fish on the Torch Lake chain. The Atlantic salmon is like catching a king salmon with a steelhead attitude about jumping out of the water and twisting around at the back of the boat. April and May we can find them in the shallow Waters using long lines and smaller baits.
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Fishing Report Port of Charlevoix
Fishing Report Port of Charlevoix
Aug 31, 2020 Charlevoix
Fishing out of the port of Charlevoix has moved to the shallow Waters for king salmon. On Lake Michigan they are being caught in front of the Medusa cement plant in 10 to 30 FOW and on the drop off at 90 ft using J plugs, j-13 in the fire tiger colors and still on Geen or White flasher with a Green KRW Fly in the deeper water. On Lake Charlevoix they have been fishing around the Coast Guard Station also using J plugs and spoons. Farther down Lake Charlevoix towards Boyne City they are fishing the holes in front of whiting's Park and Summercrest 70 to 80 ft dodown oer about a hundred feet of water. Lake Trout Fishing have Been Great with larger size fish(12-20#) as long as weather holds. The perch are starting to show up around the area hoping you have a good season
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Great Fishing
Great Fishing
Jun 5, 2019 Charlevoix
If you're looking for a fun action-packed fishing trip, are Cisco are now arriving in the Charlevoix area. We are using light tackle, jigging and casting are the techniques used at this time.
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Hard Fighting Fish
Hard Fighting Fish
Jun 5, 2019 Elk Rapids
Come join us in Charlevoix to catch the hard fighting fast action Cisco. The Cisco resembles the lake Whitefish, but it's actually in the Salmonoid family.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (206)
Whitecaps Charter Great Experince
Great Trip!
Great morning trip with Capt Art!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
93%
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David D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) - Little Traverse Bay on August 25, 2024
We caught 10 and lost about as many! 2 coho, 8 lakers and nearly as many coho got away. The captain is very knowledgeable and...
David D. recommends Whitecap Charters โ€“ Charlevoix 31'
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Lowell B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Charlevoix on June 25, 2025
We had a great trip.ย  Captain Kent did a great job with everything.ย  Will book again.
Lowell B. recommends Whitecap Charters โ€“ Charlevoix 31'
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William And Audrey Ford And King
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught limit

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 2025
May book again next trip
William And Audrey Ford And King recommends Whitecap Charters โ€“ Charlevoix
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Joseph C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Exciting for our 15 year old

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2025
Every thing went as planned
Joseph C. recommends Whitecap Charters โ€“ Charlevoix
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Don M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Art!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 10, 2024
Our whole crew had a great time! Answered all questions asked! Caught fish and laughed my head off! Highly recommend!
Don M. recommends Whitecap Charters-Petoskey
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