JRB Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (35 reviews)
 Cihak Street 350, North Muskegon, MI 49445, United States
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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.

John Baker

Captain

John Baker

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Evening Lake Cruise
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $300 
4 Hour Weekday Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 18 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 6 people
US $500 
4 Hour Weekday Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 18 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 6 people
US $500 
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $780 
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $780 
There are 27 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (45)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

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Jake B.
Jake B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Just an amazing experience

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4 Hour Weekday Trip (PM) on July 1, 2025

We absolutely loved our trip with Johnny and Scott. They had the best stories and kept it fun the entire time. The boat was amazing, they were first class hosts and taught my sons all they needed to know. Each of my boys caught a fish and couldn’t wait to get back home to cook their catch. My son started preparing his catch as soon as we got home. I definitely recommend this charter! Thank you both for hosting us!

We absolutely loved our trip with Johnny and Scott. They had the best stories and kept it fun the entire time. The boat was amazing, they were first class hosts and taught my sons all they needed to know. Each of my boys caught a fish and couldn’t wait to get back home to cook their catch. My son started preparing his catch as soon as we got home. I definitely recommend this charter! Thank you both for hosting us!  

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Leslie L.
Leslie L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lots of fun

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4 Hour Weekday Trip (AM) on August 23, 2024

Captain John and Chris were awesome! We have been on a lot of charters and this was another successful trip! The night before our first scheduled trip Capt John called us and warned that they were expecting 4-5 ft waves on Lake Michigan the next morning. He gave us the option of rescheduling which we appreciated. The rescheduling process was easy through FishingBooker. The afternoon of our trip we were expecting to go into Lake Michigan to fish, but the lake temp had flipped and Capt Johnny knew that the fish were actually moving into Muskegon lake so that’s where we went. We got three ~20 lb kings and two smaller ones. Had lots of fun pulling in those monsters. When we got back they cleaned our fish while we went next door and had dinner at the brewery at the marina. After dinner we picked up our fish and they had even left us a bag of ice which saved us a trip to the gas station at 9pm! We will book with them again.

Captain John and Chris were awesome! We have been on a lot of charters and this was another successful trip! The night before our first scheduled trip Capt John called us and warned that they were expecting 4-5 ft waves on Lake Michigan the next morning. He gave us the option of rescheduling which we appreciated. The rescheduling process was easy through FishingBooker. The afternoon of our trip we were expecting to go into Lake Michigan to fish, but the lake temp had flipped and Capt Johnny...  

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Jessica M.
Jessica M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain and first mate!

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4 Hour Weekday Trip (AM) on July 2, 2025

We had a great experience with Captain John and Chris! They couldn’t have been nicer to our young boys new to fishing. They were very knowledgeable and worked hard to find us good fishing spots. It’s an experience we’ll never forget and would love to repeat!

We had a great experience with Captain John and Chris! They couldn’t have been nicer to our young boys new to fishing. They were very knowledgeable and worked hard to find us good fishing spots. It’s an experience we’ll never forget and would love to repeat!  

 Jessica M. recommends JRB Sportfishing

Humberto D.
Humberto D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain and his amigo were very professional we all enjoyed the fishing trip will do it again definitely will recommend loved his boat clean and very spacious

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4 Hour Weekday Trip (PM) on June 26, 2025

Captain John Baker great captain he was very informative on any ? I had. My family and I enjoyed the trip with them both his boat very clean and spacious. I would definitely recommend captain Baker and his crew.

Captain John Baker great captain he was very informative on any ? I had. My family and I enjoyed the trip with them both his boat very clean and spacious. I would definitely recommend captain Baker and his crew.  

 Humberto D. recommends JRB Sportfishing

Bernie M.
Bernie M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome people

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4 Hour Weekday Trip (AM) on June 30, 2025

Was really trying hard to get us on the fish super nice very enjoyable and cut some big boys with the family Definitely recommend if I lived closer I would go at least once a year.

Was really trying hard to get us on the fish super nice very enjoyable and cut some big boys with the family Definitely recommend if I lived closer I would go at least once a year.  

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FAQs about JRB Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for JRB Sportfishing?

JRB Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $300 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Evening Lake Cruise (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Weekday Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Weekday Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $780 per group, additional US $85 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $780 per group, additional US $85 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with JRB Sportfishing?

When you book a trip with JRB Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with JRB Sportfishing?

Trips booked with JRB Sportfishing include:

  • 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%)
What types of fishing does JRB Sportfishing offer?

JRB Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does JRB Sportfishing offer?

JRB Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with JRB Sportfishing?

Top targeted fish species with JRB Sportfishing include:

  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

John Baker

North Muskegon, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
35 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2023
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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!

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Pursuit
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Air Conditioning

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

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%

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in North Muskegon right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
27 people are looking at this charter.
4 Hour Weekday Trip (AM) booked 18 hours ago