A family run business for over 60 years! 

One of, if not the "OLDEST" continuously operating fishing charter in the State of Michigan!

Kimar's Resort & Charters was started in 1945 by brothers Al & Sonny Kimar  (pictured left). We are still in the same location in Shelter Bay today. In 1967, Al's son Dave (pictured left bottom) took over the fishing operations. Captain Dave has expanded the business over the years by hiring additional captains, additional boats, and venturing to new destinations.

In the early days, trips were limited to the Shelter Bay area. Back then the boats were made of wood, had small engines, and low fuel capacities. In 1978, when Captain Dave bought a new boat he was then able to venture out to new locations. It was at this time that he began making regular trips to Stannard Rock, the first charter to do so!

In 1992, Captain Dave's son-in-law, Ric O'Neill, obtained his captain's license. Captain Ric has been running a boat ever since. Also in 1992 we began making trips to the Big Reef and now make numerous trips there each year.  The photos at the top of the page show Captain Ric's two sons, Dillon and David, who are both avid young fisherman.  David (on top right) has helped on the boats for several years and is currently obtaining his captain's license, he turned 18 in 2010. 

Along with our charter fishing we also have a resort on site with accommodations for our fishing crews.  The resort was built by Al and Sonny in the 40s with several original cabins still on site, along with two new cabins built in the 90s.  Check it out here!