Name: Nate Berg Fishing Guides
Address: Brainerd, MN
Price range: $400 - $1200

About Your Guide

Nate Berg

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

I moved to Brainerd in 2001 and worked for Babe Winkelman productions for 15 years. I then worked for Jason Mitchell outdoors for five. I’ve been a full-time fishing guide since.

My first Guide trip was in 1998 while I was in college in Wisconsin. I’ve been guiding independentlyin the Brainerd Lakes since 2002.

Fishing has been my passion ever since I caught my first fish when I was two. I’ve been a part of the fishing industry since 1988 when I was on my first fishing show.

I grew up in West Central Wisconsin and cut my teeth Fishing the backwaters of the Mississippi river as well as the lake in my hometown of Blair Wisconsin. From the age of 10 until I was 14, I fished 1261 straight days getting notoriety from the AP news wire, NBC nightly news, people magazine, ESPN as well as several Fishing shows.

Fishing is more than just a passion for me. I am truly one of the luckiest people in the world to get to do this for a living.

About Your Guide

Nate Berg

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

My biggest fish was a 160 tarpon in Costa Rica.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish, I have a ton of great fish recipes!

What’s your favorite band?

Garth Brooks

What’s your favorite movie?

Major League

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

My biggest fish was a 160 tarpon in Costa Rica.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish, I have a ton of great fish recipes!

What’s your favorite band?

Garth Brooks

What’s your favorite movie?

Major League

What’s your favorite sports team?

Packer, Brewers, Wild, anything Wisconsin Badgefs

What’s your drink of choice?

Diet Dr Pepper!8

What was your last halloween costume?

A hillbilly pimp

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fishing stuff!!

How did you get started guiding?

Always wanted to be a guide so I started!

What makes you different from other guides?

I believe what makes me different from other guides is I don’t specialize in one species, i specialize in the all. If it swims and wants to bite, I want their lip pierced with my hook!

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4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

NEW Brainerd, MN 1 - 8 People 4 - 8 Hours From $400

About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

With over 400 lakes within 30 miles of my front steps, the Brainerd Lakes Area is one of the best multi species freshwater fishing destinations in the world and we love to chase them all. If you wish to pursue one species or several in a day, we have the lakes and the knowledge to make your fishing adventure a top notch experience.

We fish around 30 different lakes within an hour drive of Brainerd. We have a wide range of lakes that we fish. If you wish to target a certain Lake to learn about it we can definitely do that. We actually have had people request a trip where we go explore a new lake and they want to see how we dissect the body of water.

As for the techniques we use, it all depends on the time of year and what we are targeting. Casting, jigging, trolling, live bait rigging, bobber fishing, we do it all.

If you wish to bring your own tackle you can but we do run very good equipment that is equipped exactly foe the technique. Fish cleaning is included on the price.

During the eight hour trips, we can either take a lunch break or you can bring your lunch and we can continue fishing.

The start time of the trip is dependent on the bite. I wanna make sure you get on the water when the best fishing is happening. Of course I can tailor to your needs as well.

Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Alumacraft
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 19'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Alumacraft
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 19'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 90
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live bait well, Wireless trolling motor