Whistlin Dipsy Charters 

5.0
(16 reviews)
 267 Arthur Street, Manistee, MI 49660, United States

Whistlin Dipsy Charters 

Manistee, MI, United States
28 ft
6
5.0
(16 reviews)

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Whistlin Dipsy Charters welcomes you to the stunning waters of Manistee.

These waters hold game fish like Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and Lake Trout. You'll target your catch by trolling.

Capt. Tim welcomes children aboard, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Sorry, no pets allowed.

You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Carolina Classic with space for 4 to 6 passengers. It has downriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. We provide all necessary fishing equipment.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to get a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can purchase them at most sporting goods stores and or Meijer.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to know your limits.

Now, come aboard with Whistlin Dipsy Charters and get hooked!

Whistlin Dipsy Charters welcomes you to the stunning waters of Manistee.

These waters hold game fish like Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), and Lake Trout. You'll target your catch by trolling.

Capt. Tim welcomes children aboard, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Sorry, no pets allowed.

You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Carolina Classic with space for 4 to 6 passengers. It has downriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials. We provide all necessary fishing equipment.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need to get a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can purchase them at most sporting goods stores and or Meijer.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to know your limits.

Now, come aboard with Whistlin Dipsy Charters and get hooked!

Tim Schlaud
Captain
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5 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 23 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 8 people looking at this charter.

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5.0
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Kyle Clark
Kyle Clark
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
6 trips
5.0
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Great charter experience with Tim
5 Hour Trip on August 9, 20265 adults

We had a great charter experience with Tim and caught several salmon. Tim did a great job working with the group who had their first salmon charter experience. Would highly recommend going with tim on a charter anytime. We’ll probably have the same group back next year and we’ll book with Tim if he is available.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
William Rice
William Rice
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fun Times in Manistee
5 Hour Trip on August 18, 20262 adults

Had great trip this morning with Captain Tim. We went 7 for 12 with a couple of nice Kings. The boat was spacious and comfortable and Captain Tim worked his magic getting on the fish. I would highly recommend him.

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Cornelius Walker
Cornelius Walker
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
5 Hour Trip on August 13, 20262 adults

The fishing experience was great, the was patient, easy going

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Kent Mcvittie
Kent Mcvittie
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Great time with a great captain!
5 Hour Trip on July 31, 20263 adults1 child

Four of us took a morning trip this morning with Captain Tim out of Manistee. Even though the water was a bit rough, we all powered through and landed 9 nice fish. Time was very friendly and knew his craft. I would highly recommended!

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon
Austin Scheurer
Austin Scheurer
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
5 Hour Trip on June 27, 20265 adults

Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about Whistlin Dipsy Charters

Whistlin Dipsy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Afternoon Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Whistlin Dipsy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Whistlin Dipsy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All gear provided for trips)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Whistlin Dipsy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (Lake Michigan )
  • Offshore fishing (Lake Michigan)
Whistlin Dipsy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Whistlin Dipsy Charters include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Tim Schlaud
Tim Schlaud

Manistee, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2024

Capt. Tim Schlaud has 35 years of salmon fishing experience on the Great Lakes.

Tim Schlaud
Tim Schlaud
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Capt. Tim Schlaud has 35 years of salmon fishing experience on the Great Lakes.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Great time with a great captain!
    Kent M.
    Kent M.
  • Great trip
    Stephen T.
    Stephen T.
  • Great experience
    David L.
    David L.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1995
Boat manufacturer
Carolina
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Lake Michigan
Offshore Fishing
Lake Michigan

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
All gear provided for trips
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in Manistee right now

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

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