John Baker
Captain

John Baker

North Muskegon, United States
50+ reviews
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!

Charter

Rating

5.0
86 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (86)

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  • Jonathan Levanduski
    Jonathan Levanduski
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Spectacular trip with a fantastic crew!

    4 Hour Weekday Trip - 4:00 PM2 adults

    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!

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
  • Jeffrey Jones
    Jeffrey Jones
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    We filled our coolers!

    6 Hour Trip6 adults

    Captain John put us on fish right away and kept the action going for the entire trip. First mate Chris did an excellent job keeping all lines in the water and kept them from getting tangled when we had doubles on. We landed doubles three times. We brought home over fifty pounds of Salmon fillets which is exactly what we had hoped to catch. Highly recommend JRB Charter!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Brown Trout
  • Anthony Barreca
    Anthony Barreca
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain John and First Mate gave us an EPIC outting!!!

    4 Hour Weekday Trip6 adults2 children

    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”

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
  • Caeleigh Mitchell
    Caeleigh Mitchell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    best trip you could ask for!

    4 Hour Weekday Trip4 adults

    The only way to describe this fishing trip was purely awesome from the beginning to the end. The captain and Chris made us super comfortable throughout the whole trip. We didnt have a lot of fishing experience and they explained everything very clearly and had lots of patience with us. We caught 9 huge king salmon which was amazing. Don’t think twice about booking, just do it you won’t regret it!!!

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
  • Ben Bunker
    Ben Bunker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Kickoff to a weekend.

    4 Hour Weekday Trip6 adults

    This is a great fishing charter. we caught 5 king salmon and hooked a few more. The captain and crew were great, a lo of fun, and told some great stories. I would highly recommend this charter.

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon

Real catches shared by our community

  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    Great Kickoff to a weekend.
    Ben B.
    Ben B.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    We filled our coolers!
    Jeffrey J.
    Jeffrey J.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    Excellent trip!
    Jean S.
    Jean S.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    Spectacular trip with a fantastic crew!
    Jonathan L.
    Jonathan L.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    Lots of fun
    Brady H.
    Brady H.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    New personal best
    Lance V.
    Lance V.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    captain john and chris are pure class i couldn't have asked for a better experience
    Kirk W.
    Kirk W.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    Excellent trip!!
    Kurt O.
    Kurt O.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    Captain John and First Mate gave us an EPIC outting!!!
    Anthony B.
    Anthony B.
  • JRB Sportfishing
    JRB SportfishingNorth Muskegon, MI
    Great 1st time family trip!
    Adam P.
    Adam P.

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