Captain
Eric Tilman

Member since March 2023 Cody, United States
Background
Captain Eric Tilman started his guiding career in 1987, while guiding for various outfitters in Montana and Idaho. We were lucky enough to start our own charter business here in Wyoming in 2021. We can't wait to help you build a lifelong memory. Eric is a certified USCG Merchant Mariner credentialed captain. He is also current in First Aid and CPR. Eric's knowledge of fish behavior and habitat makes a day on the water an enjoyable experience. Of course, there are always many fish tales to share as well. โ€‹
Techniques
Trolling and jigging the many lakes of Wyoming's Big Horn Basin.

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Cody, United States
Background
Captain Eric Tilman started his guiding career in 1987, while guiding for various outfitters in Montana and Idaho. We were lucky enough to start our own charter business here in Wyoming in 2021. We can't wait to help you build a lifelong memory. Eric is a certified USCG Merchant Mariner credentialed captain. He is also current in First Aid and CPR. Eric's knowledge of fish behavior and habitat makes a day on the water an enjoyable experience. Of course, there are always many fish tales to share as well. โ€‹
Techniques
Trolling and jigging the many lakes of Wyoming's Big Horn Basin.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Angler's choice
Cody
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Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught fish
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Patrick M.
Excellent
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Great Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Power Boat Fishing on July 24, 2025
First time ever using a guided service fishing. Captain Eric has set my standards high. His knowledge, hospitality, and character...
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Bryan C.
Excellent
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Excellent gear and excllent Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Morning Powerboat Fishing on July 22, 2025
This one of many guide service used. Not a rookie to using fishing guide. He arrived esrly and had equipment ready. Boat...
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Timothy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Incredible Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Morning Powerboat Fishing on July 15, 2025
We had an incredible time on our recent fishing charter with Captain Eric! He was knowledgeable, patient, and made sure my...
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Vincent G.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Best fishing in Wyoming

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Powerboat Fishing on June 21, 2025
The captain was extremely helpful and responsive. Any questions you could possible have whether itโ€™s fishing, hunting, Cody,...
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Bill D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Buffalo Bill Reservoir Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Morning Powerboat Fishing on July 16, 2025
We fished the Buffalo Bill Reservoir for two days with our guide Eric Tilman. The trip was fantastic and Eric was a delight...
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