FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan

FishBilly Charters in Leland, Michigan will take you fishing on beautiful Lake Michigan and make your stay on the water enjoyable and exciting. Shoving off from Leland’s historic Fishtown dock, you and Captain William Stephenson will explore the lake’s bountiful waters and try to land many prized fish that dwell in the area. The captain has got everything it takes for a great day on the water, so come aboard!

Your journey will start on a 29’ Hewescraft Alaskan performance fishing boat. It can sit up to 6 anglers, runs on twin 200 HP Mercury four stroke engines, and uses full-featured navigation technology for a quick and safe reach to the fish. The boat is equipped with downriggers and a livewell, and there’s also a built-in private, lockable toilet.

You and your guide will be trolling Lake Michigan for Chinook and Coho Salmon as well as Steehead and Lake Trout. You’ll be keeping all the fish you catch and you are more than welcome to bring kids on your trip so you can have a wonderful time together in nature. Just keep in mind that the kids must at least be 10 in order to come aboard.

Captain William covers you for all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, and lures, which means you should only bring your licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.

Come visit FishBilly Charters, Leland Michigan and enjoy some great moments on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Best Bite (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 27 - Aug 31
    US $650
    During the "Best Bite" trip, we will target the most active fish with the goal of catching a bunch. Limit catches of Lake Trout are common and we also occasionally catch bonus Salmon and Steelhead. This trip is great for kids and families who want a relaxed and fun-filled day of fishing. The trip is 5 hours or a boat limit of Lake Trout.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
  • Private trip
    Best Bite (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 27 - Aug 31
    US $650
    During the "Best Bite" trip, we will target the most active fish with the goal of catching a bunch. Limit catches of Lake Trout are common and we occasionally catch bonus Salmon and Steelhead. This trip is great for kids and families who want a relaxed and fun-filled day of fishing. This trip is 5 hours or a boat limit of Lake Trout.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Salmon & Trout
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 24 - Aug 31
    US $700
    On this trip, we will be targeting King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead and Lake Trout. We will run up to 25 miles from port to put you on fish. The captain supplies you with all the equipment you need, so just bring some food, drinks, and your fishing licenses before you depart.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Salmon &Trout
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 24 - Aug 31
    US $800
    If you want to chase Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout and enjoy the adventure of big water offshore fishing, this is the trip we recommend. This 6 hour trip for 4 anglers gives us more time to cover water, find fish and enjoy hard-core fishing without feeling rushed or having to pull off a good bite due to time constraints. We will run up to 30 miles from the port to put you on fish. This trip provides breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands, the Manitou Passage Lighthouse, and even a shipwreck.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Salmon & Trout
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $1,100
    If you want to chase Salmon, Steelhead, and Lake Trout and enjoy the adventure of big water offshore fishing, this is the trip we recommend. This 9-hour trip for 4 anglers gives us the day to cover water, find fish and enjoy hard-core fishing without feeling rushed or having to pull off a good bite due to time constraints. We will run up to 30 miles from the port to put you on fish. This trip provides breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands, the Manitou Passage Lighthouse, and even a shipwreck.
    Targeted fish
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan

FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Best Bite (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Best Bite (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Salmon & Trout (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Salmon &Trout (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 9 Hour Salmon & Trout (9 hours)

When you book a trip with FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar

Trips booked with FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Carlson's Fishery clean's your catch $5 per fish)

FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with FishBilly Charters – Leland Michigan include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

William Stephenson
Leland, Michigan, United States
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
Angler's Choice
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Captain William has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 30 years. Apart from a possessing a lifetime fishing experience across North America, the captain is also a Michigan State University graduate and retired executive from the building products industry. In 2018, he began working as a first mate in Leland's historic Fishtown Village, gaining invaluable knowledge and launching his professional fishing career. In March 2019, he fulfilled a lifelong dream and obtained his captain's license and founded FishBilly Charters. Captain William guides all of his trips and provides top-notch service, safety, and fun to ensure you have a great experience on the water. “Our goal is to put you on fish and provide you with an experience you will remember forever. We are happy to tailor a trip to your specific interest. We aim for the best bite throughout the year and target a variety of species so you can make a catch. Our passion is fishing and we want to share it with you.”

About this listing

Targeted species

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Hewescraft Alaskan (Pilothouse) originally built in 2019. Powered by 2 200HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Carlson's Fishery clean's your catch $5 per fish

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
10 years and older.
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Angler rating
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93%
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100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Andrew A.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   5 Hour Salmon & Trout on July 20, 2023
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Evan S.
Orion Township, MI
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Evening bite with Fishing Billy Charter

VERIFIED   Best Bite (PM) on June 3, 2023
Bill and his first mate Griff were both great guys and super knowledgeable about the waters and fish we where targeting. They...
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John K.
Georgetown Township, MI
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5.0 / 5
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Early morning half day with Captain Bill and first mate Griffin

VERIFIED   5 Hour Salmon & Trout on July 5, 2023
Captain Bill and First Mate Griffin went out of their way to do everything possible to not only get us onto fish but also ran...
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Jacob G.
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Amazing experience

VERIFIED   Best Bite (PM) on July 3, 2023
Captain Bill was awesome got us on fish immediately his deck hand did an excellent job. Put us on fish and limited out in...
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Karysa K.
West Bloomfield Township, MI
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Half day trip for salmon and trout

VERIFIED   5 Hour Salmon & Trout on June 3, 2023
Purchased this trip for my husband, father, brother and nephew. They were all grins when they returned, and said everything...
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