Guide Services 

Matt's Metro Guide Service provides the public with exciting fishing excursions in the summer and winter seasons. Matt specializes in celebrity and corporate groups, and can accommodate most special requests. The trips are informational and customized to the experience level of his guests. All ages and fishing levels are welcome. The goal is to advance your fishing knowledge and provide you with a comfortable and safe outing.

To ensure the future of fishing, Matt practices and encourages CPR - catch, photo, release.

Open Water Fishing: April-End of October

Lakes

Lake Waconia, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Mille Lacs,  Lake Independence, Whitefish Chain, and others by request

Species

Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Northern, and Panfish

All equipment is provided

You bring

  • Valid fishing license
  • Rain gear
  • Camera
  • Choice of beverage and snack

Rates

  • 1-2 people/half day (4 hours) = $300.00 
  • 1-2 people/full day (6 hours) = $450.00
  • Additional $75.00 fee for a third guest

Fillet Fee $10-$30, varies by catch

Larger and corporate groups can be accommodated upon request. Groups of 4 or more require an additional boat, arranged for by Matt.

Ice Fishing: December-March

Lakes

Lake Waconia, Lake Minnetonka, Upper Red Lake, Lake Independence, and others by request

Species

Walleye, Northern, and Panfish

All equipment is provided

  • Custom-built Pro Fish Enterprises ice houses in all sizes; able to accommodate almost all groups 
  • A variety of rods and the industry's finest jigs and lures
  • Bait
  • Out-of-metro trips include all of the above, along with meals of fish and sleeping arrangements in an ice house

You bring

  • Valid fishing license
  • Camera
  • Your choice of beverage and snack

Rates

Metro: Lake Waconia, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Independence

  •  $125.00 per person/4 hours (minimum of 2 fishers)

Out of Metro: Upper Red Lake, Whitefish Chain

  • $225.00 per person/per night (2 night minimum)