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 30 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 30 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.
Our Team
Wyatt M.
First mate
Dan M.
Captain
Dustyn Z.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(52 reviews)
Grand Haven
trips from US $599

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
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Fishing with Phil
Fishing with Phil
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Mark F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 28, 2023
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Cheryl H.
Spring Lake, MI
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Phil

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 3, 2023
We were 1 for 4 (3 got away). Unfortunately there was a tournament in am so when we went out in pm the fish were quiet but...
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Emily R.
Chesterfield, Missouri
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Book your trip, Make the memories! Captain Dan was great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2021
We booked a 6am trip out of Grand Haven with Captain Dan & Wyatt. This was my sonโ€™s bday gift and the entire experience was...
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Chad G.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time on the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) on July 19, 2022
Canโ€™t say enough about these guys. They were great hosts. And they put on the fish the best they could during the worst time...
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Brian D.
Kentwood, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Phil

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2022
Went out early today with my work crew on our yearly fishing trip. Captain Mike and his mate Wyatt were absolutely awesome...
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