Captain
Gabe Villarreal

Member since March 2019 Manistee, United States

Background: Captain Gabe Villarreal and U.S. Army Veteran has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years and knows all the best spots to get you hooked up! He started his fishing career as a deckhand on his friend’s boat where he became an expert at targeting Salmon, Trout, and Walleye. He loved taking people out on the water so much that he decided to start his own guide service. Captain Gabe has placed in numerous Walleye and Musky tournaments, adding to his skill and knowledge about targeting these species. He's also an Army veteran and enjoys taking other veterans, as well as current members of the military, out on the water to relax and enjoy some quality fishing. Book your next trip with Reel to Real Fishing Charters and get ready for an exciting adventure!

Hey, I'm Captain Gabe Villarreal

Manistee, United States

Background: Captain Gabe Villarreal and U.S. Army Veteran has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 40 years and knows all the best spots to get you hooked up! He started his fishing career as a deckhand on his friend’s boat where he became an expert at targeting Salmon, Trout, and Walleye. He loved taking people out on the water so much that he decided to start his own guide service. Captain Gabe has placed in numerous Walleye and Musky tournaments, adding to his skill and knowledge about targeting these species. He's also an Army veteran and enjoys taking other veterans, as well as current members of the military, out on the water to relax and enjoy some quality fishing. Book your next trip with Reel to Real Fishing Charters and get ready for an exciting adventure!

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Reel To Real Fishing Charters – Manistee

4.6 / 5

(69 reviews)

4.6 / 5

(69 reviews)

Manistee • 27 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

Father and sons fishing trip on 5-24-23

Jun 24, 2023 Manistee

It was a nine hour trip they limited on lake trout and one small king . They wanted me to target later so we did and they all got their limit on those

This Labor Day weekend

Aug 31, 2019 Manistee

I had a great time with these people them being from Missouri and golfers they surprise me.With their fishing abilities.But I hopeI didn’t ruin his golf game because he was sore from playing the Salmon that he Caught

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6 / 5

out of 5 stars from 69 reviews

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Boat

4.5 / 5

Crew

4.6 / 5

Experience

4.6 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (133)

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	89%
Friendly captain
	93%
Recommend this charter
	88%
Appropriate for children
	78%
Satisfied with the boat
	93%
Caught fish
	89%

Appropriate for children
	78%
Satisfied with the boat
	93%
Caught fish
	89%

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Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

5am trip with captain Gabe

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2023

Brian S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 31, 2023

3/4 Day Trip (AM)

We had an amazing fishing trip with captain Gabe. There was 6 of us all together and he still put up with all of us. Even Uncle Tom. We caught some really nice salmon. Tasted even better Captain! We appreciate you taking time to take us out. We are looking forward to going again next year.

We had an amazing fishing trip with captain Gabe. There was 6 of us all together and he still put up with all of us. Even Uncle...

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Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on August 2, 2023

Thank you for the great review I had a good time out there with you guys tick-tock lovebirds it’s cool as long as it works out for you I hope it does next time bring uncle Tom and his wife keep him under control but you guys are a great time thank you I enjoy fishing with customers all of you

Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on August 2, 2023

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Easton P.

Howell, MI

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6 hour trip with Captain Gabe

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip (PM) on September 2, 2023

Easton P.

Howell, MI

5.0 / 5

Sep 2, 2023

3/4 Day Trip (PM)

6 hour trip with Captain Gabe

VERIFIED

Captain Gabe took 5 of us out on a rougher afternoon and managed to get us all a big fish on the boat! Very personable guy with plenty of stories told throughout the day, if we come out again we’ll be back booking with him!

Captain Gabe took 5 of us out on a rougher afternoon and managed to get us all a big fish on the boat! Very personable guy...

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Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on September 3, 2023

Well thank you I appreciate it you guys were fun and enjoyable crew to have enjoyed the stories. Talking crap landing fish and having fun thank you for a good time.

Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on September 3, 2023

Well thank you I appreciate it you guys were fun and enjoyable crew to have enjoyed the stories. Talking crap landing fish and having fun thank you for a good time.

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Jon R.

Rochester Hills, MI

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED JULY SPECIAL-3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 3, 2023

Jon R.

Rochester Hills, MI

5.0 / 5

Jul 3, 2023

JULY SPECIAL-3/4 Day Trip (PM)

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED

Had a good time. Capt. Got us on the fish.

Jon R. recommends Reel To Real Fishing Charters – Manistee

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Jon R. recommends Reel To Real Fishing Charters – Manistee

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Karl C.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Reel to real reality

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout on October 5, 2023

Karl C.

4.7 / 5

Oct 5, 2023

6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Trout

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VERIFIED

Enjoyed trip with Captain Gabe. He was polite and knowledgeable of the lake and fishing.

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Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on October 16, 2023

I had a great time with you guys you were fun and funny.

Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on October 16, 2023

I had a great time with you guys you were fun and funny.

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Ken B.

Imlay City, MI

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

It’s called fishing and not catching for a reason…

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip (PM) on August 6, 2022

Ken B.

Imlay City, MI

5.0 / 5

Aug 6, 2022

3/4 Day Trip (PM)

It’s called fishing and not catching for a reason…

VERIFIED

Shu Weeeeee The fish were there they just wouldn’t bite… We had a great time with Captain Gabe… My Sea Ray balsa wood laying beautiful wife even tried chumming for them but to no avail.. the fish were just turned off… we didn’t see any of the boat around pullin any fish from the water Captain Gabe even made a few calls to a few other boats and they were having the same luck… overall we enjoyed just being on the water enjoying the day… Thank you Captain Gabe.. Ken... More

Shu Weeeeee The fish were there they just wouldn’t bite… We had a great time with Captain Gabe… My Sea Ray balsa...

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Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2022

Omg LoL I love fishing with both of you . Im sorry about the sea ray goddess getting sick but both of you were great . It was cool having some one on board who built this boat She really appreciated being on it .I thank both of you and sorry about the waves . But thank you hope to see at lest you again thanks again Captain Gabe

Gabe Villarreal (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2022

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Gabe Villarreal

Hey, I'm Captain Gabe Villarreal

My Charter Listing

Reel To Real Fishing Charters – Manistee

Fishing Reports

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

5am trip with captain Gabe

5am trip with captain Gabe

6 hour trip with Captain Gabe

6 hour trip with Captain Gabe

Fishing trip in July

Fishing trip in July

Reel to real reality

Reel to real reality

It’s called fishing and not catching for a reason…

It’s called fishing and not catching for a reason…

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