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Eric Tilman
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Eric Tilman

Cody, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
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. ​

Charters

Rating

5.0
38 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (38)

Showing 1 – 5 of 38 reviews
  • Ron Blankenship
    Ron Blankenship
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredibly Great Time!!

    Full Day Trip – Powerboat Fishing • 2 adults

    We had an amazing fullday fishing excursion with Captain Eric. He was super knowledgable about all of the fishing, the equipment, and the fish…..basically everything. We caught an incredible amount of trout, including a massive Cut-throat trout and a very large rainbow, that he cleaned for us. We will definitely be back again, and he is highly recommended.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Cutthroat Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review Ron, it was my pleasure taking you and your son out for the day.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider
    us
    Connecticut, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First fishing trip in WY

    Half Day Trip – Powerboat Fishing • 2 adults

    We met the Captain Eric at 7AM and left the docks immediately after a Safety Overview. We used four poles while trolling. I lost the exact count of fish that we caught but more than 12 in four hours. Captain fillet two of our fish and we ate them for dinner that night and they were tasty. We had a great time and my wife caught her first fish ever.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review, much appreciated. It was my pleasure taking you fishing.

  • James Stonge
    James Stonge
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Beautiful Day !

    Half Day Trip – Powerboat Fishing • 2 adults

    Excellent day on the water ! Friendly , knowledgeable Captain , caught some nice fish, even though conditions of the lake were not the ideal , we were able still to put a few in the box 🎣

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Cutthroat Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks James, you guys were great to fish with., it was my pleasure to take you out. Look forward to fishing with you in the future. Captain Eric

  • Cynthia Goelling
    Cynthia Goelling
    us
    North Carolina, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Totally above and beyond!

    Half Day Trip – Powerboat Fishing • 3 adults

    We caught twenty in four hours… mostly rainbow, one rainbow/cutthroat hybrid, and two brown. Kept four— which captain Eric cleaned for us— and released the rest. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The boat itself is great as is the equipment. All in all, a great experience and worth everything we paid.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Cutthroat Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review, it was my pleasure taking you out for a morning of fishing.

  • Tanner Trimble
    Tanner Trimble
    us
    Kansas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Powerboat Fishing • 2 adults

    Eric was a wonderful guide. He answered all of our questions about fish biology, ensured we caught a good amount of fish and filleted them for us. He also had snacks and water for us. We really enjoyed our trip with him and would do it again in a heartbeat.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the review Tanner. It was my pleasure taking you fishing.

Real catches shared by our community

  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    Beautiful Day !
    James S.
    James S.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    Totally above and beyond!
    Cynthia G.
    Cynthia G.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    Incredibly Great Time!!
    Ron B.
    Ron B.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    First fishing trip in WY
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    Awesome fishing experience!
    Marianne F.
    Marianne F.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    What a great trip!
    Carl C.
    Carl C.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    May fishing trip
    Tanner T.
    Tanner T.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    Great guide
    Lisa N.
    Lisa N.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    Absolutely crushed it today!!
    Jason P.
    Jason P.
  • WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WY
    WY Reel Action Fishing LLC – Cody WYCody, WY
    awesome fishing trip
    Bryan W.
    Bryan W.

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying two large Rainbow Trout caught during a fishing trip in a scenic outdoor setting.

Buffalo Bill: Fall Bite Heating Up

Sep 17, 2026 • Cody
Buffalo Bill is finally starting to wake back up after the mud slide that caused almost zero visibility. The bite was typical of a fall day with about an hour of really hot fishing then picking a few up here and there.
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A family proudly displaying their catch of several trout on a catch board at a scenic lake in Wyoming.

Great Day!

May 27, 2025 • Cody
What an amazing day, perfect weather, fish were biting, and smiling clients. Team Navada/Cody put in the work and got rewarded with a nice cooler of fillets.
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Angler holding a large trout while fishing from a boat, showcasing the catch against a backdrop of green water.

Big Cutties and Splake

May 16, 2025 • Cody
The large cutthroats are chomping and the splake are pretty shallow. They are shollow and spread out. You don’t always mark fish this time of year as they are near the surface. We have been having good success covering water and keeping our gear up high. Still have a few open spots for late May and June.
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An adult angler proudly displaying a beautiful Rainbow Trout while fishing on a scenic lake.

Lower Sunshine Spring bite heating up

Apr 30, 2025 • Cody
The bite was decent today. Fish are in amazing shape. The temperature was a bit brisk this morning, but the afternoon was absolutely gorgeous! The bite is going to get better and better, give us a shout if you want to experience this piece of God’s Country.
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A fish splashes in a net during a fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of reeling in a catch on calm waters.

Spring bite is on at Buffalo Bill

Apr 15, 2025 • Cody
The spring bite continues to be good at Buffalo Bill despite a full moon and temperatures dropping. I was trolling and a couple of the boats jigging seemed to also be doing well.
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A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a catch of trout on a fishing trip at a scenic Wyoming lake.

July Action Report.

Jul 6, 2024 • Cody
July has been pretty steady with Lower Sunshine producing some qualiry cutthroats abd splake.
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