Lake Minnetonka Fishing Guide & Ice House Rentals
Lake Minnetonka's Best Fishing Guide & Ice Fishing House Rental Service
30 Minutes from Minneapolis & in the Twin Cities Area.
Book your spot today and experience the thrill of a fishing adventure!
WHAT KIND OF FISHING ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
We offer a variety of fishing guides services to suit every angler's needs. Summer fishing or ice fishing, every season has something to offer. Choose from half-day trips, three-quarter day trips or full-day excursions, we have something for everyone.
Experience the thrill of catching your own fish with Set The Hook Guide Service. Our fishing guides will take you on a fun outdoor adventure and teach you the ins and outs of fishing, regardless of your experience level. With us, you don't even need to bring your own equipment!
Meet Your Fishing Guide
Todd Stauffer has been a local resident for over 50 years and has fished the lakes in the area for over 35. He’s fished for tournaments for more than 10 years, taking two 1st place finishes and four 3rd place finishes. When he retired from his tournament career, he turned to guiding on Lake Minnetonka, staying up-to-date with the recent fishing patterns and sharing the joy of fishing with Minnesota residents all around.
Along with Lake Minnetonka, Todd guides on Lake Waconia and other area lakes that hold big fish.
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WHAT KIND OF FISH WILL WE CATCH?
Lake Minnetonka is known for its bass, Northern Pike, Muskie, and Walleye, but it also provides a home for sunfish, crappies, and more. The kinds of fish that bite most vary depending on the time of day and year. During the daylight, we usually catch more bass, pike, and sunfish. After dark, walleye and crappies are more apt to take a bite on your line.
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HOW DEEP IS THE WATER?
The average depth of Lake Minnetonka is 30 feet, although, at its deepest points, it’s well over 100 feet in depth. The lake is almost 15,000 acres, but it’s still only the ninth-largest lake in Minnesota!
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DO WE USE LIVE BAIT?
Yes, we do use live bait! It’s the most effective bait for the kinds of fish we’re trying to haul in from the lake, especially the fighting fish that offer the best challenges. For live bait, we choose wax worms and minnows of several varieties: crappie, sucker, and shiner. We’ve found that these baits are the most enticing to the big fish.
History of Fishing Lake Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka is perfectly situated just 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
The famous lake holds plenty of bounty for the seasoned pro and the rookie angler alike, from bass and pike to walleye and muskie. With Set the Hook as your fishing guides, Lake Minnetonka is your playground.
If you like a challenge at the end of your hook, we can do that, and if you prefer to just relax on the water with a drink in hand and soak up the sun while you wait for something to grab your line, we can do that, too.
Whether you choose to join us in the cold or warmer months, there’s never a bad time to go fishing with Set the Hook.
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