Our goal is to share our experience and expertise with you and your guests so that you can enjoy the thrill and excitement of Great Lakes' big-game fishing at its best!  With our professional level of service, you can expect a relaxing and comfortable fishing experience, in a safe and enjoyable environment.  Whether your objective is to entertain business clients, catch the trophy of a lifetime, or just enjoy a day on the water with family and friends, we can provide the atmosphere and service to ensure that your outing is a complete success.

Captain Mark Williams has been fishing the Great Lakes since the age of six and is a second-generation charter captain. The boat, Silver Addiction III is a Tiara 3800 Open, one of the newest and most meticulously maintained vessels in the Lake Michigan Charter Fleet. We have all top-of-the-line gear and electronics to make your day on the water memorable and successful. Call us today to book your trip of a lifetime!

Mark Williams

captain / OWNER

Captain Mark Williams has been fishing the Great Lakes since the age of six.  He is a second generation charter captain, and worked on his father’s charter boat from 1979 to 1992.  His experience on the Great Lakes ranks with the best in the business.  He is constantly working to perfect his abilities and develop new techniques in the pursuit of Great Lakes' salmon and trout.  Capt. Mark has fished each of the Great Lakes and his passion for fishing and the outdoors is unmatched. Capt. Mark is a past President of the Detroit Area Steelheaders.  He was the DAS Skipper of the year in 2008 and 2009, and has been a Top Ten Skipper since 2001. Creating memories for your fishing party is the ultimate prize!

Jim Karr

captain

Captain Jim Karr is widely known for his ability to catch BIG FISH! He is a legend in the charter community and has been fishing the great lakes for well over 40 years.   Captain Jim is a 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard Captain with over 40 years of experience fishing and navigating the Great Lakes. Whether it is skyrocketing steelhead or line ripping king salmon, Captain Jim will guide you over some of the most productive Lake Michigan fishing locations, around the Ludington area.

You will find Captain Jim to be knowledgeable and friendly. He will do his best to help you land that big one and create lasting memories for years to come. 

Welcome Aboard and Thanks. Captain Mark

Bo Waite

first mate

It is finally time to give credit where credit is due. I could not make Silver Addiction perform at a high level without the great support and effort of our first mate Bo Waite. I have had the pleasure to watch Bo (starting at age 6) develop into a first-rate deck hand on his grandfather’s boat, while fishing with his family, both for fun and tournaments. Therefore, it was a natural progression in his growth, as a Great Lakes Fisherman to become a First Mate. Bo has grown up in an outdoor family! Fishing, Hunting or Competitive Archery, Bo is outdoors. Bo is a tremendous asset to me and the boat, no matter the situation. Bo’s outgoing personality and eagerness to put every fish in the boat makes him the perfect fit to our boat.

We all believe that it is necessary to have a mate on the boat to give the customers the best Great Lakes Salmon experience possible. Bo is a licensed mate and is in the USCG Mates Program!

Welcome Aboard and Thanks. Captain Mark

Ludington, Michigan is world-renowned for it's incredible salmon and trout fishery.