Damn Good Brainerd Fishing Guides

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 trips in Brainerd, and the most popular trips in the area are Lake Fishing Trip guided by Joe, MN Brainard Lakes Fishing Trip guided by Marcus, and Mille Lacs Ice Fishing guided by Kyle.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Brainerd.

The most commonly sought after species in Brainerd are: 1. crappie, 2. largemouth bass, 3. northern pike, 4. perch, and 5. smallmouth bass.

The most common fishing techniques in Brainerd are light tackle fishing, ice fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Brainerd can range anywhere from about $400 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip in Brainerd is $564. The average price for a full day trip in Brainerd is $875.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Brainerd is fall, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Brainerd, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Brainerd. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Brainerd.