The Michigan Charter Boat Association (MCBA) is a nonprofit organization based in Michigan, dedicated to fostering a professional charter industry in the state. Our members are United States Coast Guard licensed for the Great Lakes, and all charter boats undergo state inspections, making Michigan the only state on the Great Lakes to mandate such inspections.
The Michigan Charter Boat Association (MCBA) is a nonprofit organization based in Michigan, dedicated to fostering a professional charter industry in the state. Our members are United States Coast Guard licensed for the Great Lakes, and all charter boats undergo state inspections, making Michigan the only state on the Great Lakes to mandate such inspections.
Every year, the MCBA provides scholarships to individuals studying Fisheries Biology, supporting the next generation of experts dedicated to preserving and enhancing our Great Lakes fisheries.
All Consent Decree information can be found www.mcbamembers.com
Our member captains are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety in the charter industry.
Karl Burnside
President
thumbsupcharter@yahoo.com
25’ Chieftain — Little Lady
Karl Burnside
President
thumbsupcharter@yahoo.com
25’ Chieftain — Little Lady
Holly Engel
Vice President
holly.engel014@gmail.com
36’ Tiara — Best Chance
John Giszczak
Secretary
fishstraycat@gmail.com
28’ Cherokee — Stray Cat
Vacant
Lake St. Clair & Lake Erie, 2024
Volunteer?
Capt. Paul Vanderwall
Southern Lake Michigan—2024
paulvanderwall1965@gmail.com
31′ Tiara — Alure
Capt. Jeff Panich
North Lake Huron—2025
fishcopcharters@yahoo.com
24′ Trophy Pro — Fish Cop
Capt. Mark Williams
Central Lake Michigan—2024
Capt.mwilliams@gmail.com
38′ Tiara — Silver Addiction
Capt. William Dunk
Southern Lake Huron—2025
Fishon1066@hotmail.com
30′ Pursuit — On Point
Capt. Bruce Shane
Northern Lake Michigan—2024
rigandrollcharters@gmail.com
28′ Boston Whaler — LuSea
Capt. Jim LaBeske
Upper Peninsula—2025
jlabeske@gmail.com
21′ Ranger — Hook & Heuver
Denny Grinold
State Affairs
info@michigancharterboatassociation.org
33′ Bertram: Old Grin
Michigan Charter Boat Association has over 600 Captain members.
Explore Michigan’s thousands of miles of shoreline.
Marketing of Michigan Great Lakes sports fish through a partnership with the charter fishing industry and local restaurants.