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.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Tilman

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.
Anglers Choice
22
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Wy Reel Action Fishing, LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(22 reviews)
Angler's choice
Cody
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Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Great Day!
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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Big Cutties and Splake
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 donโ€™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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Lower Sunshine Spring bite heating up
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 Godโ€™s Country.
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Spring bite is on at Buffalo Bill
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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July Action Report.
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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Lower Sunshine Reservior
Lower Sunshine Reservior
Aug 20, 2023 Cody
Fishing has been excellent in the beautiful mountain lakes of Wyoming. Only a few open dates left. Contact us and letโ€™s make some memories.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amanda B.
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Perfect day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Power Boat Fishing on June 11, 2025
Captain Eric took us to the lower sunshine reservoir and we caught fish all day long! The scenery was spectacular! Captain...
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Bill D.
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Buffalo Bill Reservoir Fishing

VERIFIED   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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Joshua M.
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Fantastic experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Powerboat Fishing on June 4, 2025
Eric was kind, knowledgeable and knew so much about the fish. I booked this trip for an early Fatherโ€™s Day gift and really...
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Jim C.
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Personable and skilled

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Powerboat Fishing on July 5, 2025
Eric is a skilled angler and Captain who is also a pleasure to be around.ย  He can even take a joke or two.ย  We had a great...
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Bruce R.
Excellent
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Great way to get my grandson into fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Powerboat Fishing on June 18, 2025
Eric is a fantastic captain and knows the area well, gave us loads of local information and had some great restaurant suggestions....
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