Damn Good Minneapolis Fishing Guides

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 trips in Minneapolis, and the most popular trips in the area are Smallmouth Fly Fishing Trips guided by Mitchell, Bass Fishing Trips guided by Matt, and Panfish Trips guided by Matt.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Minneapolis as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Minneapolis are: 1. smallmouth bass, 2. largemouth bass, 3. bluegill, 4. crappie, and 5. muskie.

The most common fishing techniques in Minneapolis are fly fishing, artificial lure fishing, and light tackle fishing but jigging and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Minneapolis can range anywhere from about $350 to $570, but the average price for a half day trip in Minneapolis is $389. The average price for a full day trip in Minneapolis is $531.

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 Minneapolis is summer, and most anglers book their trips 5 days in advance.

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