Captain
Troy Gilleylen

Member since March 2023 South Haven, United States
Background
Captain Troy Gilleylen has been fishing Michigan lakes since childhood. Growing up near Lake Michigan allowed him to learn how to navigate and fish these legendary waters. From learning by fun fishing, then tournament fishing, to first mating with various charter captains, Capt. Troy now owns and operates Big Gills Charters. He strives to work hard to put you on the fish, with safety always being a priority. ‘As Jesus passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him.’ Mark 1:14-20, Matthew 4:18-22
Techniques
Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Troy Gilleylen

South Haven, United States
Background
Captain Troy Gilleylen has been fishing Michigan lakes since childhood. Growing up near Lake Michigan allowed him to learn how to navigate and fish these legendary waters. From learning by fun fishing, then tournament fishing, to first mating with various charter captains, Capt. Troy now owns and operates Big Gills Charters. He strives to work hard to put you on the fish, with safety always being a priority. ‘As Jesus passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him.’ Mark 1:14-20, Matthew 4:18-22
Techniques
Trolling
Our Team
Ben A.
First mate
Kenny L.
First mate
Laura S.
Other
John B.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(22 reviews)
South Haven
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (221)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   Evening Trip (6 People Max) on September 21, 2024
Troy and Ben were awesome as usualโ€ฆ.they put us on fish!!ย  We all had a great time.ย  Looking forward to some spring 2025...
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BRIAN N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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St Louis nativeโ€™s had a blast

VERIFIED   Evening Trip (6 People Max) on July 20, 2024
Fun , Fun,Fun!!!!ย  My son caught a thirty pound king salmon and what a fight it was!!!
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Jason H.
Pontiac, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip(4 People Max) on July 1, 2023
AMAZING CAPTIAN AND CREW. Couldnโ€™t have ask for a better experience. The whole crew was too notch. Right from beginning made...
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Robert E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip(4 People Max) on June 2, 2024
Fishing was slow but Troy an Ben worked hard. Went 4 of 5. Would have been 5 star had the fish been more cooperative. Had great...
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Chet T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Troy

VERIFIED   Evening Trip (4 People Max) on June 1, 2024
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