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The events the association puts on the water.

Three of them, and they run to the rhythm of the season: a spring event date, a summer of salmon fishing, a winner announced.

Armed Forces Salmon Assault

The organization also presents the Armed Forces Salmon Assault.

Next date

2027 Armed Forces Salmon Assault event will be on May 15; any questions can be directed to [email protected]

Charter fishing boats moored in Muskegon waters with military aircraft passing overhead
Boats in Muskegon waters under a flyover.
A charter captain aboard his boat in Muskegon waters holding up the MCBA big fish belt

Battle for the Strap

“Battle for the Strap” is a member based bragging rights competition for largest fish caught during the season. The winner gets to carry the “Strap” on their boat for the next year. The winner gets their name engraved in it every year.

  • 20252nd Annual: Jeff Hedges and crew of Trident Sportfishing with a 25.00 pound King.
  • 2024Rick Weerstra — 29.60 King.

Book online with Trident Sportfishing

Muskegon Pro-Am

Proud sponsor of the 2026 Muskegon Pro-Am tournament.

On the shore

Members and volunteers running fishing demonstrations at community events, tanks and all.

Association members and volunteers in red jackets running a children's fishing demonstration with portable tanks at an outdoor community event
Kids' fishing demonstration, portable tanks and instructors.
A large outdoor fishing tank with participants and spectators, fire trucks and vendor tents behind
The tank, the tents, and the fire trucks behind.

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