JRB Sportfishing
JRB Sportfishing
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Hoping to catch some fish in Muskegon? JRB Sportfishing is here to make it happen!
These waters are known for Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and more. On these trips, you can expect to troll. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!
Your USCG-approved fishing vessel for the day is a 34' Pursuit Express with room for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and everything you need for a productive day on the water, plus there's a toilet on board. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, do not worry, the captain will provide them for your convenience. Drinks and snacks are always a good idea to bring, but please do not bring any glass bottles aboard. Some essentials to carry are sunglasses, sunscreen, your favorite beverage, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
For more information about fishing with JRB Sportfishing, just send Capt. John a message down below.
Hoping to catch some fish in Muskegon? JRB Sportfishing is here to make it happen!
These waters are known for Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and more. On these trips, you can expect to troll. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!
Your USCG-approved fishing vessel for the day is a 34' Pursuit Express with room for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and everything you need for a productive day on the water, plus there's a toilet on board. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, do not worry, the captain will provide them for your convenience. Drinks and snacks are always a good idea to bring, but please do not bring any glass bottles aboard. Some essentials to carry are sunglasses, sunscreen, your favorite beverage, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
For more information about fishing with JRB Sportfishing, just send Capt. John a message down below.
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Being our first charter trip on the big lake, we weren't certain what to expect, and Captain John and his first mate exceeded all expectations! The boat was clean and open with plenty of seating and room to move around. The equipment was top notch and the crew were extremely skilled and efficient in explaining the processes and assisting with the catch. We caught a King Salmon, 2 Coho and 5 Steelhead - expertly cleaned and bagged by the crew when we arrived back at the dock. 20lbs of delicious salmon for the freezer, plus some amazing memories and good fun in the process. They were especially considerate and kind with me when I struggled with motion sickness due to the waves and my own proclivity for it, providing help and being extremely considerate. Delightful conversation as well, very pleasant to spend an afternoon with! It was my birthday and Captain John gave me a small gift which was unexpected and extremely thoughtful. 10 out of 10 would recommend this charter both for the fantastic crew and the highly successful catch!
Captain John and his First Mate made this an unforgettable day on Lake Michigan! They were incredible with the kids, making them feel involved and excited from start to finish. We caught some absolutely huge salmon, and the action was nonstop. Their knowledge, professionalism, and great personalities made the entire experience epic. If you’re looking for a first-class fishing charter out of Muskegon, this is the crew to book. Highly recommend—we’ll definitely be back! Sincerely “The Real KC Crew”
Caught Salmon, king and steelhead. The captain put us on the fish right away. The deckhand/first mate made a few minor adjustments with the rigging and BOOM! We started catching fish. We limited out within the first few hours. I highly recommend JRB Sportfishing for future fishing trips.
Great time with Captain John and his first mate Chris! We caught several Coho Salmon and heard great fishing stories. We had a bonus feature of thick fog coming back into port which was cool to see hover over other boats. Great navigation by Capt John and Chris. You will be in good hands and have a great time!
Captain Johnny and Chris put us on fish and did a great job talking us through landing the salmon. They even helped with my dead vehicle battery after the trip and followed up to see that we made out ok with the car problem. I would highly recommend JRB Sportfishing.
FAQs about JRB Sportfishing
- US $300 per group - Evening Lake Cruise (2 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Weekday Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Weekday Trip - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $780 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $780 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM (6 hours)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting fish is included in the price of the trip. )
- First mate (Customary tip for the first mate is 18% to 20%)
- Lake fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
We are a family owned and operated charter service out of Muskegon, fishing on Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout aboard The Reel Fly! Our state-of-the-art 34' Pursuit is equipped with new fishing gear to make the best of your time on the water. The Reel Fly is spacious, with plenty of seating and a large back deck to fight fish. Our customers often give high praise to Captain John, not only because of his knowledge but also the camaraderie and fun during the journey. Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Join us!
We are a family owned and operated charter service out of Muskegon, fishing on Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout aboard The Reel Fly! Our state-of-the-art 34' Pursuit is equipped with new fishing gear to make the best of your time on the water. The Reel Fly is spacious, with plenty of seating and a large back deck to fight fish. Our customers often give high praise to Captain John, not only because of his knowledge but also the camaraderie and fun during the journey. Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Join us!
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in North Muskegon right now
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