About Us!

JM Charters operates a beautiful 29-foot Luhrs Sport Fishing Boat name “CorkScrew”. Aboard the "CorkScrew" you will be fishing for, Chinook Salmon (King), Coho Salmon, Steelhead trout (Rainbow Trout), Brown Trout and Lake Trout.

Captain Jim and his mate will work very hard to ensure you have one of the finest fishing and boating experiences that can be offered on the west shores of Lake Michigan.

If this is your first time or you are a seasoned fisherman and you've got the desire to hire a charter boat for fishing and are looking for the ultimate charter fishing and boating experience, then come aboard the CorkScrew with JM Charters and enjoy a spectacular day of Salmon and Trout fishing along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. Make your charter fishing trip the highlight of a great family vacation, corporate outing, bachelor or bachelorette party, and take advantage of our unequaled natural resource.

* JM Charters is based in Spring Lake, Michigan, at North Shore Marina; the closest Marina to the Big Lake!

The Captain

Captain Jim is a US Coast Guard 50 ton master licensed captain. The Captain has completed all courses, passed all required exams and complied with all requirements including extensive background checks as required since 911. He is certified in First Aide and CPR and carries a well supplied first aide package.

Captain Jim is a proud member of the Grand Haven Sport fishing Association (GHSA) and the Michigan Charter Boat Association including their random drug screening program. Captain Jim’s experience is wide spread. He started fishing in Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout in the mid 70s. He spent several years off the coast of New Jersey fishing for Tuna, Shark, Marlin, Stripped Bass and many other ocean species. Jim returned to Michigan in 2007 and brought his boat with him. He has spent the past two summers rigging his boat and learning this area for fishing. In addition to personal experience at many ports, Captain Jim has developed a large network with other captains and recreational fisherman to keep on top of activity so that he can put his customers on fish. Come fishing with JMCharters aboard the CorkScrew with Captain Jim and have an very exciting day on the water.

Book a trip with JM Charters to experience the world's best salmon and trout fishing!