For most of his life, Michael Tilmann has worked on the Great Lakes especially Lake Michigan. Through his devoted fishing experiences has developed a sense of how to find the many species of fish, Michael has the ability to make the charter fishing experience memorable no matter what the fishing conditions are like. His experience with  Lake Michigan and the Big Manistee River will ensure you of a safe and exciting fishing adventure.
	Captain Michael brings enthusiasm to his job with Orca Charters. Michael has played and worked in the northern Michigan waters all his life. Michael started out into the charter business as a first mate. From then on, he wanted to gain his captains license passing all requirements to become a Great Lakes Captain. He has grown up working on the lake. Michael went on to the University of Michigan where he gained his teaching degree. During his schooling, he  played on the University of Michigan Football Team and went to two Rose Bowls. He then went on to guide fishing trips in Alaska before moving back to Manistee. He has been in many video tapings of hunting and fishing with his friends. Michael teaches school in Manistee when he is not out on the lake fishing.  Michael has owned his fishing business for over 6 years and is fast becoming a premier Captain in the area. Captain Michael uses his knowledge and experience of Lake Michigan and the Big Manistee to captain his 32' Carver boat and two river boats to the deepest fishing holes that only those born and raised near these waters know how to experience. The Captain is thrilled when he teaches his customers to catch fish.  Fishing is a thrill that you never take for granted. Come aboard and join Captain Michael for your next Chartered Fishing Adventure of a lifetime.     Tilmann Outfitters Chartered Lake And River Fishing with Lodging Capt. Michael Tilmann 2626 Bialik Rd. Manistee, Michigan  49660 231-723-6166 captmichael@tilmannoutfitters.com This site is owned and maintained by CompuTech Electronics and built by CompuTech Electronics. If you would like a web page built for you, please contact us. If you would like a website maintained or moved to a new host please contact CTE. All contents, photos, and designs © Copyright 2003. All rights reserved.      Modified 05/20/07