Whitecap Charters Rates
Fishing Beautiful Leland, Michigan with Capt. Jack Duffy
There are fishing towns, and then there is Leland.
Tucked along one of the prettiest stretches of Lake Michigan shoreline, Leland has the kind of harbor that makes a fisherman slow down before he ever steps on the boat. The smell of the lake, the old boards of Fishtown, the gulls working over the water, and that first clean breath of morning air all tell you the same thing.
You are in the right place.
Whitecap Charters offers safe, professional, and memorable Lake Michigan fishing trips out of beautiful Leland, Michigan. Whether you are entertaining clients, spending the day with family, gathering old friends, or chasing salmon and trout for the first time, Capt. Jack Duffy brings the experience, local knowledge, and steady hand needed to make your trip one worth remembering.
Some folks come for the fish.
Most leave with a story.
Book Your Fishing Adventure
Call Capt. Jack Duffy: 231-883-7530
Email: salmonjackleland@aol.com
Evening hours are also available.
More Than Just a Fishing Trip
Fishing aboard the Whitecap is a great way to entertain clients, spend time with family, reconnect with friends, or simply enjoy one of the finest freshwater fisheries in the world.
Capt. Jack’s professionalism and experience help ensure the safest and most enjoyable charter possible. From the moment you leave the dock until the fish are cleaned and packed for home, the goal is simple.
Give you a good day on the water.
Leland offers great beaches, a beautiful harbor, historic Fishtown, wonderful food, and some of the best freshwater fishing anywhere. Come for the charter, stay for the town, and do not be surprised if you start planning your next trip before you leave the dock.
Charter Rates
Half Day Trip, 5 Hours
Morning Trip
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon Trip
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rate: $800.00 for 1 to 6 persons
For groups larger than 6 persons, additional boats will be required.
Full Day Trip, 9 Hours
6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Rate: $1,300.00 for up to 6 persons
A full day gives you more time on the water, more time to work the bite, and more time to enjoy what makes Lake Michigan out of Leland such a special place to fish.
What to Bring for Your Comfort
A good day on the lake starts with being prepared. Lake Michigan can be calm as glass one hour and full of attitude the next, so bring what you need to stay comfortable.
Please bring:
Food and beverages
Camera
Sunglasses
Suitable clothing for the weather
Rain gear
Soft-soled shoes
Large cooler to carry your fish home
Michigan fishing license and trout stamp, or a one-day license
And do not forget that cooler. Around the dock, a cooler is not just helpful, it is nearly sacred.
After the Catch
One of the great things about fishing out of Leland is that Carlson’s Fish Market is right there near the dock. They do a fine job filleting, bagging, icing, and even smoking fish.
When we return to the dock, I will carry my cooler over to the fish market, and yes, I will gladly accept a little help. It is only a few steps away, but after a good charter, a cooler full of fish has a way of gaining weight.
While we are doing that, someone from your group can grab your empty cooler for the fillets. We will set it on top of my cooler so the fish cleaners have a place to put your fish when they are done.
This helps everything move faster, especially when the charter boats all come in at once. It also keeps the captain from getting those quiet little fish-market looks that say, “Jack, you should know better by now.”
They do not really yell.
Usually.
Reserve Your Trip
Lake Michigan has a short memory, but fishermen do not.
A good morning out of Leland can stay with you for years.
Call Capt. Jack Duffy at 231-883-7530
Email: salmonjackleland@aol.com
Book your fishing adventure aboard Whitecap Charters in beautiful Leland, Michigan.