Captain
Brett Payne

Member since June 2020 Grand Haven, United States
Background
Captain Brett Payne grew up fishing on Lake Michigan with his childhood friend Jim and his dad. Being on the water so much, fishing grew into a passion that he wanted to share it with others. After gaining experience as a first mate for another charter captain, Brett knew he wanted to become a captain to run his own Lake Michigan charter fishing boat and help others create memories. Soon after, in 2002, Brett became Coast Guard Licensed/DNR Inspected and Hot Spot Charters was established.

Hey, I'm Captain Brett Payne

Grand Haven, United States
Background
Captain Brett Payne grew up fishing on Lake Michigan with his childhood friend Jim and his dad. Being on the water so much, fishing grew into a passion that he wanted to share it with others. After gaining experience as a first mate for another charter captain, Brett knew he wanted to become a captain to run his own Lake Michigan charter fishing boat and help others create memories. Soon after, in 2002, Brett became Coast Guard Licensed/DNR Inspected and Hot Spot Charters was established.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(63 reviews)
Grand Haven
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Jeff B.
Daniel, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brett

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2022
Brett and mate Kyle were exceptionally great. They spent the morning working random depth and changing colors till they found...
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Corey D.
Paw Paw, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 16, 2022
The fishing was slow due to a storm that blew through early morning (before dawn) , but Brett and โ€œTurboโ€ managed to find...
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Glenn O.
Lyons, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon fish on the Hot Spot

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 17, 2021
Had an awesome trip with the Hot Spot Charters. Jared and Bradon were a great crew. They were courteous and very professional....
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Jeff S.
Kentwood, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain Jerod

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 4, 2021
We went out for a half day in the evening and werenโ€™t disappointed. Even though things started a little slow the weather...
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Chad S.
Byron Center, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 18, 2023
Brett and crew was great! We had a blast my wife caught a huge King Salmon! Canโ€™t wait to do it again!
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