FishBilly Charters
Outfitter · Leland, Michigan
FishBilly Charters is a guide outfitter based in Leland, Michigan, running jet boat trips for king salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and cisco on Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, and Lake Leelanau. Season runs May to Sept. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Based on the Fishtown boardwalk in Leland, FishBilly Charters trolls, jigs, and casts Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, and Lake Leelanau for king and coho salmon, steelhead, lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and cisco across a fleet of boats.
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Tripsjet boat
SeasonMay to Sept
Rates5 hour trips from $500 to $850
Good to know
What waters does FishBilly Charters fish?
FishBilly Charters guides Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, and Lake Leelanau, out of Leland, Michigan. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with FishBilly Charters?
On FishBilly Charters's trips you're targeting king salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and cisco. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does FishBilly Charters run?
FishBilly Charters runs jet boat trips on Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, and Lake Leelanau. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with FishBilly Charters?
FishBilly Charters's guided season runs May to Sept. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Michigan?
Yes: everyone fishing Michigan waters needs a valid Michigan fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Michigan Department of Natural Resources. FishBilly Charters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with FishBilly Charters?
You book directly with FishBilly Charters: through their website at fishbillycharters.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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