About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you’re ready to try fishing in the Brainerd Lakes area, Gull, Pelican, or Mille Lacs lake, look no further. Captain Marcus will be your guide, bringing aboard years of local experience and offers 4, 6, and 8 hour trips.

These waters are known for Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and more – with any luck, you’ll find out for yourself!

On the day of your trip, you’ll likely use spinning gear and techniques optimized to help meet your fishing goals for the trip. Even if you’re a beginner, Marcus will teach you how to utilize the techniques to help put fish in the boat.

Your boat for the day is a 21’ Warrior V208 (fully loaded with cutting edge technology) that can carry up to 3 passengers. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as live bait.

Recommended items to bring are sunglasses, beverages, and food and snacks as needed. The Captain will have a small cooler and ice onboard.

Amenities

Water Type

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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$350.00	$425.00	$500.00
2 People	$350.00	$425.00	$500.00
3 People	$350.00	$425.00	$500.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

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About Your Guide

Marcus L.

Independent Guide

I grew up in Williston, ND, fishing with my dad from a young age. Catching an 11-pound walleye at age 6 sealed my love for the sport. As a child, I devoured fishing shows and spent weekends fishing the local river. Now, at 43, that passion still drives me, as they say, ‘the tug is the drug.’

During college at Moorhead State University, I embarked on a life-changing journey in Alaska, working for sportfishing companies on the Kenai Peninsula and in Southeast Alaska. I met my wife, Natalia, in Sitka, and our adventures led us across multiple states before settling in Denver. Though I found fulfillment working as a Probation Officer, my true passion always lay in fishing. In 2021, we made the move to Breezy Point, MN, seeking a simpler life for our growing family – and a place to set up my guide service.

Alongside Natalia and our two sons, Owen and Nico, we enjoy exploring the outdoors and supporting local businesses. When not on the water, I indulge my passion for billiards as a recognized PBIA Instructor.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

120 pound halibut

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

Brats

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

120 pound halibut

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

Brats

What’s your favorite band?

Phish

What’s your favorite movie?

True Romance

What’s your favorite sports team?

My current fantasy football team

What’s your drink of choice?

water

What was your last halloween costume?

Rock and Roll Priest

What do you want for Christmas this year?

More fishing gear

How did you get started guiding?

lifelong dream

What makes you different from other guides?

I've fished for and caught pretty much every freshwater species of fish.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Breezy Point, Minnesota

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for MN Brainard Lakes Fishing Trip

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Warrior
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Warrior
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well Wireless, Trolling Motor

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing a valid MN fishing license, food, snacks, beverages, sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.

Mn Brainard Lakes Fishing Trip

About Your Trip

About Your Trip

Pricing Matrix

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Reserve Your Trip

You're in good hands

About Your Guide

About Your Guide

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

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Start Location & Lodging Options

About Your Boat

About Your Boat

Trip Details & Amenities

Target Species

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

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