Tilmann Outfitters
Outfitter · Manistee, Michigan
Tilmann Outfitters is a guide outfitter based in Manistee, Michigan, running jet boat trips for king salmon, steelhead, and trout on Lake Michigan and Big Manistee River. Season runs year round. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Tilmann Outfitters is a family run charter fishing Lake Michigan and the Big Manistee River out of Manistee year round, targeting king salmon, steelhead, and trout from a power boat with Captain Michael Tilmann.
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WatersLake Michigan, Big Manistee River
SpeciesKing salmonSteelheadTrout
Tripsjet boat
SeasonYear round
Good to know
What waters does Tilmann Outfitters fish?
Tilmann Outfitters guides Lake Michigan and Big Manistee River, out of Manistee, 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 Tilmann Outfitters?
On Tilmann Outfitters's trips you're targeting king salmon, steelhead, and trout. 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 Tilmann Outfitters run?
Tilmann Outfitters runs jet boat trips on Lake Michigan and Big Manistee River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Tilmann Outfitters?
Tilmann Outfitters's guided season runs year round. 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. Tilmann Outfitters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Tilmann Outfitters?
You book directly with Tilmann Outfitters: through their website at tilmannoutfitters.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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