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. Our member captains are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety in the charter industry.
President: Bill Winowiecki
3700 Shomberg Rd.
Cedar, MI 49621
(231) 228-7417
(231) 409-0963 cell
charterfishing@wattabite.com
25’ Campion: Watta Bite
Secretary John Giszczak
9760 Judd
Willis, MI 48191
(734) 787-0030 cell
straycat@straycatsportfishingcharters.com
28’ Cherokee; Stray Cat
Vice President: Karl Burnside
659 First St.
Bay Port, MI 48720
(810) 513-6073
thumbsupcharter@yahoo.com
25’ Chieftain: Little Lady
Treasurer: Larry Lienczewski
Drug Program Administrator
3396 Anna Drive
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7943
larry@saginawbay.com
Captain Henry Walters
Henry Walters
Lake St. Clair & Lake Erie, 2024
7103 St. Clair Ave.
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-3678 Home
(586) 206-0626 Cell
sportsmen-charters@hotmail.com
28' Cherokee: Sea Weed
Captain Jeff Panich
Northern Lake Huron- 2025
2255 N. Mcgregor Rd.
Lincoln, MI 48742
(906) 322-8959 cell
fishcopcharters@yahoo.com
24' Trophy Pro: Fish Cop
William Dunk
Southern Lake Huron - 2025
155 Serene Dr.
Imlay City, MI 48444
(248) 408-0349
Fishon1066@hotmail.com
Great Lakes Boating Services
30' Pursuit: On Point
Captain Holly Engel
Southern Lake Michigan - 2024
3171 Lighthouse
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(616) 916-2857
holly.engel014@gmail.com
Tiara: Best Chance
Captain Mark Williams
Central Lake Michigan - 2024
4679 S. Benedict Rd.
Ludington, MI 49431
586-531-2763
Capt.mwilliams@gmail.com
38’ Tiara: Silver Addiction
Captain Bruce Shane
Northern Lake Michigan - 2024
19556 Pleasant View Road,
PO Box 118
Lake Ann, MI 49650
(419) 356-4317 cell
rigandrollcharters@gmail.com
28’ Boston Whaler: LuSea
Captain Jim LaBeske
Upper Peninsula - 2025
26788 W. 12th St. PO Box 38
Hubbell, MI 49934
(906) 337-4433
jlabeske@gmail.com
21’ Ranger: Hook & Heuver
Denny Grinold, State Affairs
(517) 321-2255 (517) 321-2439 (Work)
(517) 819-7991 cell
Fax (517) 321-3044
oldgrin@aol.com
33’ Bertram: Old Grin
Maxine Appleby, Web & Social Media
(517) 774-9462 (cell)
maxine@michigancharterboats.com
