Fishing Guide on Lake Minnetonka
Fishing is one of the best outdoor activities. Spend quality time with your friends and family, enjoy nature, and feel more connected to the environment. We'd love for you to join us on Lake Minnetonka or Lake Waconia!
No Fish - No Pay!
If you don’t catch a fish, your next trip is free.
WHAT KIND OF OPEN WATER FISHING TRIPS DO WE OFFER?
PRIVATE FISHING CHARTER
Private Fishing Charters
Up to 4 Guests • 4-8 Hours • Starting at $400
Our Fishing Guide Services operate in the spring, summer, and fall.
We offer an easy and enjoyable day catching large fish, without the hassle. We provide the equipment and the knowledge so you simply enjoy the lake experience. Our preferred method of fishing is using plastics, but that can vary at times.
Knowledgeable fishing guides will make sure you have a rewarding experience on Lake Minnetonka or Lake Waconia.
Whether you’re a lone angler, a family or an office group looking for the perfect team-building activity, Set The Hook Guide Services offers great Minnesota fishing trips. Our rates include everything you need for a great time!
PANFISH FISHING CHARTER
FISHING GUIDE BOAT
We operate a Ranger 620 with a Mercury PRO XS outboard. The boat is fully-rigged for a fun and successful day on the water.
SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT FISHING LAKE MINNETONKA
WHAT FISH WILL WE CATCH?
While the same kinds of fish inhabit the lake all year, the different seasons see some biting more than others as habits change with the environment. From May until about November, most of our trips feature a lot of largemouth bass and Northern pike catches. Occasionally, we’ll haul in walleye and musky, so if you’re a fan of either of these species, chances are you’ll get at least one!
In April and early May, before summer is in full swing, we typically target a lot of sunfish and crappies. It’s the best time of year to catch them before things get too warm and the other fish primarily take over.
HOW MANY PLACES DO WE FISH?
For most trips, in both winter and summer, we will fish 3-6 locations. In the warmer months, it’s easier to fish in more areas because it’s simply a matter of reading the weather and taking out the boat.
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!
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.
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