WHITECAPS CHARTERS WITH CAPT. JACK DUFFY
There are fishing trips and then there are fishing adventures. A fishing trip may be nothing more than catching panfish on live bait near home.
A fishing adventure is something else indeed. It is a happening, a wonderful outdoor experience, and one filled with angling excitement that will keep a hot fire burning inside every person aboard the boat.
Capt. Jack Duffy is the kind of licensed charterboat skipper who has a zest for life, a burning desire to make every fishing trip memorable and the stuff of which fishing dreams and legends are made. He is outgoing, wildly in love with fishing Lake Michigan for trophy Chinook and coho salmon, and the creamy-spotted lake trout that makes anglers enjoy catching fish. He also catches brown trout and high-jumping steelhead.
One thing about Duffy: A trip from his home port of Leland, is an unforgettable adventure. He works very hard to get clients into fish. He’s a one-of-a-kind, genuinely unforgettable fishing expert.
Call 231-883-7530 to book your fishing adventure with Capt Jack Duffy.
His 27-foot Tiara is well-known as the “Whitecap” fishing out of Leland, Michigan. It is designed for comfort and safety with plenty of room in the stern to do battle with big fish.
Whitecap has the latest electronic equipment will help anglers catch fish.
Leland has been the Lake Michigan port for big Chinook salmon since the early 1970s, and nearby North and South Manitou islands helps funnel these hard-fighting game fish into his fishing area. It’s here, off the Manitou Islands during the summer months where the possibility of limit catches attract destination-oriented and walk-on anglers.
Fishing with Capt. Jack Duffy on the Whitecap is an adventure that anglers will want to book from one year to the next. His boat, moored in historic Fish Town, puts anglers close to the fishing action within minutes of leaving port. Fishing with this master angler, featured in “Outdoor Life” and “Sports Afield”, is one of life’s great experiences.
Call 231-883-7530 to book your fishing adventure with Capt Jack Duffy.
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Whitecap Charters with Captain Jack Duffy
Captain Jack Duffy
With over 40 years on Lake Michigan, Captain Jack Duffy is a Fishtown legend. He’s a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed guide who once held the state record for brown trout (31½ lbs!) and has been featured in Outdoor Life and Sports Afield.
July 25th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyAnother outstanding morning on the waters of Lake Michigan gave this crew a fishing trip they’ll be talking about for years. With steady action throughout the charter, everyone stayed busy reeling in fish aboard the Whitecap.Vladimir, Nellie, Chris, and Veronica caught their limit of beautiful lake trout, with the biggest weighing 15 pounds, and topped off the day with a beautiful king salmon. Days like this are what make summer in Leland so special—great fishing, great company, and memories that last long after the boat returns to the dock.Whether you’re chasing your first lake trout or hoping to hook a trophy king salmon, Captain Jack Duffy’s 54 years of experience help make every trip a success. Come aboard the Whitecap and discover why so many families return year after year.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #LakeMichiganFishing
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July 24th – Afternoon Charter with Captain Jack DuffyA perfect summer afternoon in Leland turned into another memory-making day aboard the Whitecap. With blue skies overhead and calm Lake Michigan waters, Jim and Will enjoyed steady action from start to finish.The duo caught their limit of beautiful lake trout, with the biggest weighing an impressive 14¾ pounds. Smiles, great fishing, and time spent together on the water are what make a Whitecap charter an experience you’ll never forget.Whether you’re introducing the next generation to fishing or checking a Lake Michigan adventure off your bucket list, Captain Jack Duffy’s 54 years of charter experience help make every trip one to remember. Come make your own fishing memories aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #LakeMichiganFishing
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July 24th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe sun climbed over Lake Michigan as another crew stepped aboard the Whitecap, ready to trade the worries of everyday life for the excitement of a bent rod and the promise of fresh fish.Logan, Todd, Steve, and Keith enjoyed an outstanding morning, boating their limit of beautiful lake trout. It was another day where teamwork, laughter, and steady action made the ride back to Leland just as rewarding as the fishing itself.After more than five decades on these waters, Captain Jack Duffy knows that every charter is about more than filling the cooler. It’s about creating the kind of memories that bring families and friends back to the Whitecap year after year. If you’ve been dreaming about a day on Lake Michigan, there’s a spot waiting for you aboard.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #LakeMichiganFishing
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Whitecap Charters with Captain Jack Duffy
Captain Jack Duffy
With over 40 years on Lake Michigan, Captain Jack Duffy is a Fishtown legend. He’s a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed guide who once held the state record for brown trout (31½ lbs!) and has been featured in Outdoor Life and Sports Afield.
July 25th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyAnother outstanding morning on the waters of Lake Michigan gave this crew a fishing trip they’ll be talking about for years. With steady action throughout the charter, everyone stayed busy reeling in fish aboard the Whitecap.Vladimir, Nellie, Chris, and Veronica caught their limit of beautiful lake trout, with the biggest weighing 15 pounds, and topped off the day with a beautiful king salmon. Days like this are what make summer in Leland so special—great fishing, great company, and memories that last long after the boat returns to the dock.Whether you’re chasing your first lake trout or hoping to hook a trophy king salmon, Captain Jack Duffy’s 54 years of experience help make every trip a success. Come aboard the Whitecap and discover why so many families return year after year.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #LakeMichiganFishing
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July 24th – Afternoon Charter with Captain Jack DuffyA perfect summer afternoon in Leland turned into another memory-making day aboard the Whitecap. With blue skies overhead and calm Lake Michigan waters, Jim and Will enjoyed steady action from start to finish.The duo caught their limit of beautiful lake trout, with the biggest weighing an impressive 14¾ pounds. Smiles, great fishing, and time spent together on the water are what make a Whitecap charter an experience you’ll never forget.Whether you’re introducing the next generation to fishing or checking a Lake Michigan adventure off your bucket list, Captain Jack Duffy’s 54 years of charter experience help make every trip one to remember. Come make your own fishing memories aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #LakeMichiganFishing
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July 24th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe sun climbed over Lake Michigan as another crew stepped aboard the Whitecap, ready to trade the worries of everyday life for the excitement of a bent rod and the promise of fresh fish.Logan, Todd, Steve, and Keith enjoyed an outstanding morning, boating their limit of beautiful lake trout. It was another day where teamwork, laughter, and steady action made the ride back to Leland just as rewarding as the fishing itself.After more than five decades on these waters, Captain Jack Duffy knows that every charter is about more than filling the cooler. It’s about creating the kind of memories that bring families and friends back to the Whitecap year after year. If you’ve been dreaming about a day on Lake Michigan, there’s a spot waiting for you aboard.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #LakeMichiganFishing
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