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Guided Fishing Trips

Fishing Trips with Local Experts

If you are looking for a terrific day of fishing and want to learn the pros angling techniques, we highly recommend these professional guides. These guides have the knowledge that’s gained only by professionals who spend everyday on the water. Let them share their expertise with you – you’ll be glad you did! As resort owners, we are always happy to hear a guest ask for a guide during their stay since we are certain they will catch fish to eat (and some to take home) and will have future fishing success as they apply what they have learned from their experience. Especially if it is your first time out on Sand Lake, give these professional guides a call. You deserve it!!!

MN Fishing Pros

Looking for the top-rated fishing guides in Minnesota? Look no further! These professional fishing guides, based out of Grand Rapids and Deer River, MN, have decades of experience fishing the premier lakes throughout northern Minnesota. With a team of four expert guides, they are dedicated to providing an unforgettable fishing experience tailored to your needs. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced angler, their knowledge and passion for the sport will ensure a successful day on the water.

MN Fishing Connections

Look no further than the Minnesota Fishing Pros for top-rated fishing guides in Northern Minnesota. These professional fishing guides have decades of experience fishing premier lakes throughout northern Minnesota, including the famed Lake Winnibigoshish. Take a full-day or half-day guided fishing trip with one of these world-class guides. You’re sure to learn the latest and most successful fishing techniques, while catching plenty of fish and enjoying a great time on the lake.

Winnie Walleyes

There’s nothing I love more than putting people on fish! While targeting walleyes on legendary LAKE WINNIBIGOSHISH is my passion, I also fish a variety of species on area lakes such as LEECH, BOWSTRING, SAND, ROUND, and BALLCLUB. I take great pride in teaching kids of all ages the joy of fishing. I feel my patience, knowledge, and attention to every client’s abilities allow me to provide the best fishing experience possible.

Fishing with Vern

Welcome to V2 Guide Service. My name is Vern Valliant and have been enjoying outdoor activities around Deer River and Northern Minnesota for over 20 years. Fishing is my greatest passion. I specialize in walleye fishing but enjoy other game fish as well. Fall fishing for pan fish can be exceptional as well. I provide high quality fishing rods and reels along with a boat that can handle all your fishing needs. If you are in the mood for a fun filled fishing experience on one of the northern Minnesota’s quality lakes or rivers, contact me by phone or email and….”Stop Wishin and Go Fishin”!

Royal Guide Service

I’m Roy Girtz, a Minnesota Fishing Guide with more than 15 years professional guiding experience. I am a Coast Guard Licensed Captain, fully insured, CPR/First Aid Certified and have fished the waters of northern Minnesota since I was a young boy. I take great pride in being a knowledgeable and friendly guide that strives to make each guide trip a great experience for every client

Brian "Bro" Brosdahl

Brian “Bro” Brosdahl, from Max, MN, is one of North America’s most recognized and respected anglers, renowned for his expertise in freshwater fishing. Specializing in panfish and walleyes, Bro is particularly celebrated for his skills in ice fishing, finesse jigging, and fish location. A true innovator, his influence has shaped the sport of ice fishing, with several popular ice fishing products originating from his ideas. Known simply as “Bro” in the fishing community, his contributions and passion for the sport have earned him widespread admiration.

Reed Ylitalo

My name is Reed Ylitalo, owner of Wings and Walleyes Guide Service, based in Northern Minnesota’s Grand Rapids and Deer River areas. Guiding has allowed me to share my lifelong passion for the outdoors, creating unforgettable fishing and hunting experiences for nearly a decade. Whether it’s catching a limit of fish, learning a new lake, or making memories with loved ones, I strive to meet every client’s goals. Outside guiding, I spend time with my family, explore new waters, and stay involved in my community. Sharing the outdoors with others is truly the best job in the world!