Charter Operator
Big Kahuna Charters

Member since May 2019 Williamsburg, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
They change daily! No two days of "catching" are the same.

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Williamsburg, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
They change daily! No two days of "catching" are the same.
Our Team
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(134 reviews)
Williamsburg
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Trips from US $590

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (164)
Caught lots of fish!
Great experience
Great experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
93%
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George R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 18, 2025
Came from out of state to enjoy this fishing trip. Worked with Rachel before getting here and she was so great in answering...
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Kenneth B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Charter fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on July 7, 2025
The big kahuna delivered I had my two grandchildren with me, son and daughter-in-law. We had a wonderful time. Hunter put us...
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Chantel K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2025
We brought our 10 year old son out on a charter a couple of days ago. Great boat and crew. We caught 6 trout and 2 salmon....
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Charlie A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Evening Catch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on July 5, 2025
Wonderful experience.ย  The vessel was very well maintained and clean. Captain was Crew were friendly and confident ,very knowledgeable...
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Mary B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught lots of fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 21, 2025
Team contacted us before the trip and suggested going 60 to 90 minutes earlier to have the best chance at catching fish.ย ...
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