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Big Kahuna Charters
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Big Kahuna Charters

Williamsburg, United States
100+ reviews
A native of the Traverse City area, Captain Sonny has been fishing since he was a young lad, and acquired his Captains License in 1986. A true outdoorsman, Captain Sonny has a profound respect for nature, wildlife and all that it has to offer. As a long time business owner in auto body restoration, Captain Sonny fully retired in 2006. He enjoys his retirement doing what he enjoys most; Fishing, Hunting, & spending time with family. Captain Sonny has welcomed anglers, both young and old, aboard Pisces and Big Kahuna for many years. He has established a long list of repeat fishing clients, many from as far away as California, the Eastern States & Midwest. A legend in his own right, a successful fisherman/outdoorsman comes with years of experience, knowledge, story telling and Humor. Captain Sonny certainly has filled the requirements and then some. It's no wonder we have repeat customers year after year, requesting Captain Sonny and his Mate, Colton, as their crew.
Hunter A.
Hunter A.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.8
164 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (164)

Showing 1 – 5 of 164 reviews
  • Sabrina Wilson
    Sabrina Wilson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Father-Son Adventure: Trout Didn't Stand a Chance

    Half Day Trip • 6 adults

    Great father-son trip with Captain Hunter and Nate! They somehow managed to put us on enough trout that the fish started making poor life choices. 🎣  Captain Hunter and Nate were knowledgeable, super accommodating, and made the whole trip a blast. We came back with a cooler full of trout, great memories, and just enough fish stories to keep everyone guessing. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun day on the water!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    Sabrina, Thank You for such a positive review! Fishin' is our mission. We love making family memories, We don't like to brag but we've been doing this for close to 35 years, with Captain Hunter being the 2nd generation to run the Big Kahuna. We could not be happier in how your fishing trip turned out. You have a wonderful family, very polite and respectable young men! We hope you make it an annual event and we hope you pass the word on to friends and family. Thank you for choosing Big Kahuna!

  • Kimberly Osborn
    Kimberly Osborn
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    My family had the best time!

    Half Day Trip - 12:00 PM • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Hunter and First Mate Nate were very friendly, easy to talk to and kept the trip exciting. Both were very determined to get us our fish. We caught 7 lake trout when we were out. Made memories we will cherish forever! Big thank you to Rachel for booking and all the information she shared and to Captain Hunter and his first mate Nate!!!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
  • Ryan Flikkema
    Ryan Flikkema
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew!!

    Half Day Trip • 6 adults

    Great two guys that we got talking with and joking with right away! They put us on fish right away! Cool guys with good stories and easy guys to chit chat with! Definitely recommend, Hunter is young but very knowledgeable in everything for what they do! We hope to come back and do it again with Hunter and Sonny!

  • James Pullins
    James Pullins
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A great trip for those with kids

    Half Day Trip - 5:00 PM • 6 adults • 2 children

    we had a great trip fishing for Lake Trout with Hunter and Nate. Our boys are 5 and 7, both stayed engaged with fishing the whole time. They felt both safe and welcome during the entire trip. We caught our limit as the sun set on the bay. The captain and crew were great, the fishing was excellent along with the experience.

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
  • Debbie Whitney
    Debbie Whitney
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely the best fishing experience ever!!

    Half Day Trip - 12:00 PM • 5 adults • 1 child

    We can to Michigan from Florida and wanted to fish fresh water. This adventure turned out to be the best day of our vacation. Hunter is an amazing captain and Scott was great at navigating us through the water. Definitely recommend and would refo for sure!!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout

Real catches shared by our community

  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    Two anglers on a boat proudly displaying a large Lake Trout, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Ryan F.
    Ryan F.
    Great two guys that we got talking with and joking with right away! They put us on fish right away! Cool guys with good stories and easy guys to chit chat with! Definitely recommend, Hunter is young but very knowledgeable in everything for what they do! We hope to come back and do it again with Hunter and Sonny!
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Maureen C.
    Maureen C.
    The Captain and mate, Nate, were so personable and very patient with our granddaughters. We caught 3 or 4 trout and one large salmon.
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Richard T.
    Richard T.
    We chartered a noon fishing trip knowing that wasn’t the ideal time to catch fish. Captain Hunter did a great job trolling and explaining the characteristics of the bay and the fish types. We caught fish!
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Lake Trout after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Sabrina W.
    Sabrina W.
    Great father-son trip with Captain Hunter and Nate! They somehow managed to put us on enough trout that the fish started making poor life choices. 🎣  Captain Hunter and Nate were knowledgeable, super accommodating, and made the whole trip a blast. We came back with a cooler full of trout, great memories, and just enough fish stories to keep everyone guessing. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun day on the water!
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing at dusk on a boat, with another person preparing to net a catch.
    Laurie L.
    Laurie L.
    We caught Lake Trout and 2 King Salmon (!!) during our evening outing. Despite a slow start, we did not lose faith and the final sunset hour proved productive! Captain Hunter and Nate were the best.
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    Multiple fish hanging on a nighttime catch board at East Bay Harbor Marina.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Kimberly O.
    Kimberly O.
    Captain Hunter and First Mate Nate were very friendly, easy to talk to and kept the trip exciting. Both were very determined to get us our fish. We caught 7 lake trout when we were out. Made memories we will cherish forever! Big thank you to Rachel for booking and all the information she shared and to Captain Hunter and his first mate Nate!!!
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish on a boat during a sunset fishing trip, with family members in the background.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Colleen B.
    Colleen B.
    We went out an hour ealy to try to get salmon (very well in the season) but didn't catch any. we caught 7 trout and my family had a great time and are ready to schedule again next year.
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    A display of freshly caught fish hanging at East Bay Harbor Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Josh D.
    Josh D.
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    A cheerful group of four adults proudly posing with their catch of trout displayed on a board at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Ben C.
    Ben C.
    Waters were calm and the weather was perfwct! the bite was tough and fishing was a challenge! however Hunter and Sonny fiund the fish and all four of us caught fish. we will be booking a trip this August for a Salmon focused trip!
  • Big Kahuna Charters
    Big Kahuna ChartersWilliamsburg, MI
    Adult angler proudly holding a large lake trout aboard a trolling boat, with rods and electronics visible on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Mark S.
    Mark S.