Captain
Brian Gilbert

Member since April 2022 Brethren, United States
Background
Brian has been a passionate outdoorsman from an early age, exploring Northern Michigan and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In 2019, he started sharing his wealth of knowledge with other anglers and working in the outdoor industry. Brian's extensive experience also includes working as a fly fishing guide in the Central Alaskan backcountry. When he's not with his clients, Brian spends his time on the water and in the woods, looking for shed antlers and picking mushrooms. As a Michigander, he spends the late fall days hunting for white-tailed deer.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Gilbert

Brethren, United States
Background
Brian has been a passionate outdoorsman from an early age, exploring Northern Michigan and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In 2019, he started sharing his wealth of knowledge with other anglers and working in the outdoor industry. Brian's extensive experience also includes working as a fly fishing guide in the Central Alaskan backcountry. When he's not with his clients, Brian spends his time on the water and in the woods, looking for shed antlers and picking mushrooms. As a Michigander, he spends the late fall days hunting for white-tailed deer.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
Brethren
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Salmon trip in Manistee River
Salmon trip in Manistee River
Salmon trip in Manistee River
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
90%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
83%
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Tyson L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Salmon trip in Manistee River

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on October 4, 2025
Had a great trip with Mark and my 15 and 11 yo sons. We were busy catching fish our entire 8 hour trip. Mark put us on a great...
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Jack B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 29, 2025
The captain Know what youโ€™re at was very knowledgeable Very helpful although we didnโ€™t catch fish We had a great heโ€™s...
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Matthew Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 23, 2025
What a great way to spend an evening, will definitely be back!
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Richard Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2025
My girlfriend and I had a great time in the rain with Brian! He was a great person to be on the water with and had good conversation...
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Matthew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a Blast!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 7, 2023
I had never booked a fishing trip and had never used FishingBooker so I really didnโ€™t know what I was getting into to find...
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