Founded 2010

A non-profit organization of Lake Michigan salmon fishermen, run by its own captains.

Muskegon Charter Boat Association is a group of charter boat captains, first mates and recreational fishermen from the Muskegon, Whitehall and Grand Haven area. It promotes networking and compliance with state and federal requirements needed for a professional, safe and fun day on the water — the guides in it operate out of Muskegon Harbor and White Lake.

What membership carries

Members of the Muskegon Charter Boat Association have the ability to access current CPR/First Aid training as well as enrollment in a USCG compliant drug screening program.

That is the compliance half. The other half is the room: captains and first mates who fish the same water talking to each other through the winter and the season.

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Members of the association gathered inside a bar with ornate ceiling details, talking over drinks

A rustic fishing-themed gathering space with patrons around tables, vintage nautical décor and memorabilia on the walls

Members and guests at the bar during an association social event

Charter captains and recreational fishermen in conversation in a warm wood-panelled interior

Men gathered at the bar of a wooden-interior restaurant, menus on the counter

Officers

President, Capt. Terry Armstrong; Vice President, Capt. Garry Pierce; Secretary, FM Kendall Hibbard; Treasurer, Capt. Chas Hibbard; Trustee, Capt. Chris Morris; Trustee, Capt. Dirk Burkett

On record

Founded: 2010
Status: IRS 501(c)(3) organization, eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions
EIN: 27-1197743
Classification: NTEE code C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
County: Muskegon County, Michigan

Charter captains and fishermen seated together in a meeting room at an association event — Members in the meeting room.

The association's event booth with mounted fish, signage and informational materials — The association's booth, with the mounted fish that travels with it.