Minnesota Fishing Guides & Charters

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Minnesota’s nickname “Land of 10,000 Lakes” doesn’t quite do it justice as Minnesota is actually home to 11,842 lakes that are 10 acres or more.  Minnesota borders the headwaters of the Mississippi River and shares the coastline of Lake Superior.  Minnesota is a true fishing destination with many of the most famous lakes in the U.S.  From the Boundary Waters near the Canadian border to the famed Leech and Mille Lac Lakes, Minnesota fishing is a “World Class” freshwater paradise.

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Types of Minnesota Guided Fishing Trips

General Inland

Minnesota fishing guides generally operate out of walleye or bass style boats.  They take 1-3 people out at a time and are found all over the state.  Walleyes top the list of favorite targets on the inland lakes and rivers but Minnesota fishing guides also fish, bass, musky, northern pike, and panfish.

Great Lake Charters

Have fun with a few friends aboard a Minnesota Lake Superior charter boat.  Lake Superior is the coldest and deepest (1,332 feet) of the Great Lakes offering fantastic fishing for most cold water species.  Most Minnesota charters fish up to 6 anglers and catch coho salmon, steelhead, lake trout, brown trout, king salmon, and walleye.  Some also fish perch, walleye, or smallmouth bass.  Sit back, relax, and let the captain do the work!

Great Lakes (Small Boat)

These Minnesota fishing guides usually fish with up to 3 anglers out of multi-species or smaller charter boats.  Some guides pursue salmon and trout but many of these guides put their clients on giant walleye, and smallmouth bass on Lake Superiors bays, tributaries, breakwaters.

Fly Fishing

Minnesota fly fishing guides have countless destinations on rivers, lakes, and streams throughout Minnesota.  The Boundary Waters on the Canadian border tops the list as a guided fly fishing destination.  Minnesota’s smaller streams are loaded with natural trout and Lake Superiors tributaries offer seasonal runs on salmon.  Minnesota fly fishing guides catch smallmouth bass on the river systems and northern pike and largemouth bass are popular fly fishing targets on Minnesota lakes.  Our fly fishing guides can help teach a beginner to cast a fly rod or help a seasoned fly fisherman locate more fish.

Ice Fishing

Although Minnesota ice fishing guides operate seasonally and are dependent on safe ice, there are usually 4-5 months of consistent ice.  Minnesota ice fishing guides can provide heated shanties and concentrate on icing walleye, northern pike, and panfish throughout the season. There is no better way to cure a little “cabin fever” than hiring a Minnesota ice fishing guide to put you on the fish.

Popular Minnesota Fishing Areas, Lakes, & Ports

Popular Minnesota Fish Species