Captain
Phil Retherford

Member since May 2017 Grand Haven, United States
Background
My father was one of the first charter captains on Lake Huron. I started first mating for him around 12 years old. Now with over 40 years on the great lakes i have my own business and am professionally sponsored by numerous companys.
Techniques
Captain Phil is the main captain and the owner of the business. His motto is Safety First! Phil has been running Catch-A-Bunch Charters since 2000. The second captain of the boat (but you'll mostly see him as a First Mate) is his brother Paul. He participates in lots of tournaments and has been placed in the top 10 in almost every tournament along the Lake Huron Coastline.

Hey, I'm Captain Phil Retherford

Grand Haven, United States
Background
My father was one of the first charter captains on Lake Huron. I started first mating for him around 12 years old. Now with over 40 years on the great lakes i have my own business and am professionally sponsored by numerous companys.
Techniques
Captain Phil is the main captain and the owner of the business. His motto is Safety First! Phil has been running Catch-A-Bunch Charters since 2000. The second captain of the boat (but you'll mostly see him as a First Mate) is his brother Paul. He participates in lots of tournaments and has been placed in the top 10 in almost every tournament along the Lake Huron Coastline.
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Our Team
Wyatt M.
First mate
Dan M.
Captain
Dustyn Z.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Catch-A-Bunch Charters LLC

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(61 reviews)
Grand Haven
Trips from US $599

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
Wow what a trip
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Making Memories One Catch at a Time
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Salena P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Making Memories One Catch at a Time

VERIFIED   Weekday Evening Trip on July 10, 2025
We booked a fishing charter for my sonโ€™s birthday, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! He and his friends...
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Jeremy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Recommended

VERIFIED   5HR afternoon trip on August 9, 2025
The captain and first mate were both easy to talk with and experienced.ย  It was a good time, other than the waves were too...
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Phil C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wow what a trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 26, 2025
Captainโ€™s Phil and Dan were excellent in putting us on the fish. 10 coho, 2 kings and a huge steelhead and they made...
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Bill N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Phil

VERIFIED   Weekday Evening Trip on August 13, 2025
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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time on the lake

VERIFIED   Weekday Evening Trip on June 20, 2024
Captain Phil and his first mate Wyatt made for a great charter ย  Friendly and experienced. I was amazed at how fast they setup...
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