WIFinlander Guide Service

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(65 reviews)
Charters from 250 USD
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Overcame adversity

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Inland Mixed Bag on October 9, 2023
James L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall
Our captain worked really hard to get us where the fish were.ย  We had several bites and landed a nice fish even when the fish...
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Best trip ever!!
Best trip ever!!
Total blast
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
83%
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Stephen S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sometimes you canโ€™t control the fish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 2, 2025
Would highly recommend. Captain Tim is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and was a great guide for my family of three, and...
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Oliver N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Total blast

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 9, 2026
I booked this charter for me and my grandma for her Christmas present. Tim was an excellent captain and fun to fish with. This...
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Norah B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 11, 2026
This charter was amazing! Tim is GREAT! He is extremely knowledgeable and will make sure you catch fish and have a great experience...
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John F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Inland Mixed Bag on June 21, 2026
Exceeded expectations!!
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Jack H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tim was great!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inland Mixed Bag on April 25, 2026
Tim was informative and took us fishing for trout & coho salmon. He did a great job.
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