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Three Evening Hours to Get Your Fish On — Private Gilligan Charter on Whitefish Lake
A 3-hour private fishing charter aboard a 22ft pontoon run by Whitefish Lake Charters, useful for planning an evening outing on Whitefish Lake.
Three Evening Hours to Get Your Fish On — Private Gilligan Charter on Whitefish Lake.
The Gilligan Charter is a compact, private fishing trip run by Whitefish Lake Charters from Whitefish, Montana — a 3‑hour outing aboard a 22‑foot pontoon that runs in the evening during the summer months and delivers guided access to Whitefish Lake with snacks, beverages and a complimentary filet of any fish you catch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 22‑foot pontoon, yours for the evening
The Gilligan Charter sails from a 22ft pontoon docked at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, and every booking is private — you get the boat, your crew and the captain for the duration.
Short, focused evening runs
This charter is an evening‑time offering in summer and is one hour shorter than the operator’s half‑day option, making it a condensed, after‑work way to get out on the water.
Snacks, gear and a complimentary filet
Trips include snacks and beverages, all necessary fishing equipment, and a complimentary filet of any fish you catch — guests must, however, provide their own Montana fishing license.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
Three hours aboard the Gilligan Charter is compact by design: you board at the lodge, spend the evening fishing with a trusted captain on a private boat, and return to shore with fish cleaned and filleted for the trip home — available primarily May through October, with shoulder‑season availability by request.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this short private charter.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All guests must provide their own Montana fishing license; the operator supplies all necessary fishing equipment and provides snacks and beverages during the trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Gilligan Charter?
The Gilligan Charter runs for 3 hours.
Where do trips depart from?
Trips pick up at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, Montana.
What is included with the charter?
Trips include snacks and beverages, all necessary fishing equipment, and a complimentary filet of any fish you catch.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes — all guests must provide their own Montana fishing license.
When does the charter operate?
The boat primarily runs May through October in the summer months; shoulder‑season trips in March, April and November are available by calling to book.
Are trips private or shared?
All trips are private: each booking gets the boat, your crew and the captain to yourselves.
How much does it cost?
Rates start at $550.