Damn Good Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides In Minnesota

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 smallmouth bass trips in Minnesota, and the most popular trips in the area are Mille Lacs Open Water Trips. guided by Kyle, Fish Like A Pro With Captain Chad guided by Chad, and MN Brainard Lakes Fishing Trip guided by Marcus.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for smallmouth bass in Minnesota as well as river fishing.

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

Prices for smallmouth bass in Minnesota can range anywhere from about $370 to $1,220, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth bass in Minnesota is $505. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth bass in Minnesota is $822.

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 smallmouth bass fishing in Minnesota is fall, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

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