Our Members

Bob's Charters

		Captain: Robert Engel Boat Name: Best Chance Boat Type: Sea Ray Weekender 30' Boat Location: Slip 339, Tower Marina, Douglas MI
My name is Bob and I am known as Uncle Bob. I have fished for salmon since 1967 and have been a captain for 29 years and always fish with a mate. Having fun on a charter is my goal. I don’t get stressed if you lose a fish and we will work on catching the next one. Women and children are always welcome.

CoHooker Charters, LLC

		Captains: Ron Westrate, Kevin Westrate Boat Name: First Call 2 Boat Type: Luhrs 29 Tournament Boat Location: 650 Water St., Saugatuck
As a father and son team, Capt. Ron has been chartering for 35 years and Capt Kevin for 16 years. CoHooker Charters LLC is a customer-oriented operation that specializes in wholesome family recreation of salmon, trout and steelhead fishing. We welcome both business and family groups, ages 5 to 95. CoHooker Charters LLC has provided quality fishing experiences for individuals with all types of handicaps, form all walks of life and from all over the world.

Hoppenero Charters, LLC

		Captain: Mike Hoppenrath Boat Name: Hoppenero Too Boat Type: Tiara 33' Open Boat Location: 405 Park Street, Slip No. 5
Captain Mike holds a 100 ton Masters license and has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 30 years. We strive to keep our customers interests in mind when working with your valuable vacation time. This is a time for families and the sportfishing enthusiast. We have a lot of return visitors, which we welcome year after year. We specialize in multi-generational sportfishing trips whether Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout or Yellow Perch Fishing. Come and enjoy the fun! Don't let this summer fade away!

Can't Miss Charters

		Captain: Norm Coffman Boat Name: 4 C's Boat Type: Tiara 36' Open Boat Location: Tower Marine, Douglas, MI
Capt Norm has been a charter captain for 35 years from the Saugatuck harbor. He is retired from the household moving business. Because Saugatuck is such a great area for shopping and eating, I never saw any reason to leave. The people are friendly and helpful. There is always something to do in Saugatuck. We even have restaurants that will prepare the fish you catch on one of the charter boats caught in the Saugatuck area. We are so fortunate to have so many charter boats that help each other during the course of a charter trip. We love to fish, and love catching better. Try our area, you will like it.

Sportsman's Charters

Captain: Rocky Schippa
Boat Name: Hobo Too
Boat Type: Sea Ray weekender 30' (with 12 foot beam)
Boat Location: 640 Water St., Saugatuck

I have been a Captain for over 25 years, Fishing on Charter Boats for well over 35 years, My family has been Charter business for Salmon since Salmon where planted in Lake Michigan back in the late 60's. Our boat is fully equipped with all the electronics of today, we offer cleaning of the fish, free of charge, and we have fishing License at the dock for you at Big Lake Outfitters.

We offer a great time for families or a Guys day out on the water, Our goal is to show our customers the best time on Lake Michigan they ever had. Our 30 foot Sea-Ray has a nice wide back to enjoy the fight of a nice BIG Salmon.

JJ Sportfishing Charters

		Captain: Jim Swanezy Boat Name: JJ Boat Type: Pursuit 34' Open Boat Location: Yacht Basin Marina, Holland
I've been a Captain since 1995 and have been fishing the Great Lakes for 35 years. We offer a quality fishing experience for families,and business clientele. We operate a 34 ft.Pursuit, fully equipped for the ultimate fishing experience.We fish for salmon and trout from April to September.

Bachelor One Charters

		Captain: Bill Maclean Boat Name: Bachelor One Boat Type: 30FT SeaRay Boat Location: Holland, Mi
Bill has over 20 years experience fishing the waters of Lake Michigan as a Charter Captain.

Matt's Charter Service, LLC

		Captain: Matt Shanahan Boat Name: Black Betty II Boat Type: Tiara 31' Open Boat Location: 640 Water St., Saugatuck
I'm Captain Matt Shanahan. I've fished out of Saugatuck, Mi. for 26 years. I started charter fishing at the age of 16, working as a Deck Hand and moving my way up to Captain. With 16 years experience behind me, I started Matt's Charter which I have owned and operated for 10 years. I've been successful in many tournaments placing in the top 3, however, my passion is seeing individuals catch their first fish. It's my goal to show you a delightful boating experience with a successful day of fishing.

Miryha Charters

		Captain: Mike Harney Boat Name: Miryha (pronounced Mariah) Boat Type: 10.8m International Trojan - 35' Boat Location: 868 Holland Street, Slip #8, Saugatuck
Thank you for your interest in Fishing aboard Miryha - Home of Saugatuck's Sunset Charter Fishing. I know the spelling is funny but I pronounce it "Mariah". She has a wide 13 foot beam and a length of 35 feet. She is equipped with all the necessary safety devices and a few extras just in case. Miryha is very comfortable yet a true fishing machine. We boast more rods and reels than we could ever imagine using. Our average mixed bag catch of King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Steelhead is 8 fish per trip. When the fishing is good we catch solid double digits - that would be 12 - 20 fish. Hope to have you on board for a day full of memories.

Book A Trip Today! Call 877-952-4554

The Saugatuck Area Charterboat Association uses a central booking agent to book trips for our members. Call 877-952-4554 today to book a trip with one of our experienced captains! Enjoy the trip of a lifetime charter fishing Lake Michigan from the beautiful port of Saugatuck.

Kepinkul Charters

		Captains: Mike DeZeeuw Boat Name: Kepinkul Boat Type: 30FT SeaRay Weekender Boat Location: Holland, Mi
Captain Mike started inland lake fishing and sailing at a very young age. From there he moved from a stand up jet ski in Lake Michigan to a small sail boat, which was the beginning of marina living. Needing a little more space he moved up to a 28 ft. Carver so he could live on the boat year round, yes even through Michigan winter. Currently, Mike captains a 30 ft Weekender Searay. He is not only an expert boat handler but knows how to run lines and has a feel for Lake Michigan and what baits to use to attract fish. The Kepinkul sport fishing team has placed in several tournaments.

Fish n' Fin Charter Service

		Captain: Randy Mileskiewicz Boat Name: Fish n' Fin Boat Type: Sea Ray 30' Weekender Boat Location: 640 Water St., Saugatuck
I have been a Charter Captain for 5 years, although I have Charter fished for 35 years. I also worked for 15 years as part of a long standing family owned Saugatuck tackle store. I have won 5 out of 6 professional tournaments that I've entered in the last 3 yeas, and have won several other tournaments in the past 10 years.

Best Chance Too Charters

		Captain: Dave Engel Boat Name: Best Chance Too Boat Type: Tiara 36' Open Boat Location: 650 Water St., Saugatuck (behind River Market)
Captain Dave is no stranger to the fishing industry becoming a first mate at the age of 12. At 18, he passed his Captain's test and bought the first Best Chance fishing boat. In 1984, he opened Best Chance Sporting Goods, a successful retail store and Charter fishing business. After the sale of the store in 1998, he was able to fish the Tournament Trail full time. Captain Dave and fishing partner Captain Bill Bale, are the top tournament team on Lake Michigan with over 45 First Place finishes. Go charter fishing for Chinook and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout and Brown Trout from their home port of Saugatuck, MI or the many other ports around Lake Michigan that they travel to every year. In the off season he operates a duck hunting club, a pheasant shooting preserve, and a goose hunting club.

U.S. Male Charters

		Captain: Roger Bronkhorst Boat Name: U.S. Male Boat Type: Sea Ray 30' Weekender Boat Location: Tower Marine, East Basin - Slip #337, Douglas
My name is Capt. Rog Bronkhorst. I have been Capt. Of the U.S. Male Charter boat for the past 31 years. I have had the privilege of Catching steelhead, trout and salmon for many people. Lots of fun has Been had on our family oriented trips. Our boat is equipped with the latest equipment and we are licensed by the Coast Guard and State of Michigan. Daily fishing licenses are available on board.

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