Captain
Chad Kozik

Member since December 2017 North Muskegon, United States
Background
Captain Chad Kozik developed his passion for angling when he was just 5 years old; thanks to his dad and grandad who took him Walleye fishing. One thing led to another and now he has over two decades of fishing experience in the area around Lake Michigan. Capt. Chad and his crew have been competing professionally since 2005 and can boast 16 first place finishes and multiple top-10 placements. There are many more accolades they've won, best left to the man himself to explain them!
Techniques
Trolling and jigging

Hey, I'm Captain Chad Kozik

North Muskegon, United States
Background
Captain Chad Kozik developed his passion for angling when he was just 5 years old; thanks to his dad and grandad who took him Walleye fishing. One thing led to another and now he has over two decades of fishing experience in the area around Lake Michigan. Capt. Chad and his crew have been competing professionally since 2005 and can boast 16 first place finishes and multiple top-10 placements. There are many more accolades they've won, best left to the man himself to explain them!
Techniques
Trolling and jigging
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Balls Deep Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(134 reviews)
North Muskegon
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Trips from US $550

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Scott S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 28, 2025
Captain Chad and first mate Jack were awesome. Very easy to deal with. Made you feel comfortable. The boat was nice. Well equipped...
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Lee A.
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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Fantastic Time!

VERIFIED   5hr fishing trip on July 18, 2025
We had a great time with the captain and his son. They are great guys and got us on the fish, that for others was a slow day....
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Charles H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 30, 2025
We had a great time even though the weather was not optimal.ย  The experience of Captain Chad and Jack was what made this such...
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great All Around Trip

VERIFIED   5hr fishing trip on June 4, 2025
Booked the trip as a birthday present, took a 2 year old and a 4 year old. Captain Chad was amazing and will definitely booked...
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Patrick C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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This is the Captain all the others call for advice

VERIFIED   5hr fishing trip on August 2, 2025
Super nice boat.ย  Drove out past where all the others were fishing.ย  We did well, and they did not.ย  He knows his spots!
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