Muskies And More Guide Service 

5.0
(461 reviews)
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 17213 Grays Bay Boulevard. Wayzata, Minneapolis, MN 55391, United States–

Muskies And More Guide Service 

Minneapolis, MN, United States
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19 ft
4
5.0
(461 reviews)

Muskies And More Guide Service invites you to explore everything that the Twin City Metro area has to offer. Spend your day on a walk-in trip for Rainbow and Brown Trout or checking the bite on Lake Minnetonka, head to White Bear Lake or Lake Independence, Ice fish Lake Riley and West Rush Lake or enjoy your day on the Mississippi River Pool 2 or 3 – the opportunities are limitless!

Your guide, USCG tested and approved, Captain Brian Koshenina, has over four decades of fishing experience. He is a patient angler who enjoys fishing with seasoned veterans and families alike. Everyone is welcome to join in the adventure!

Brian’s goal is to catch fish but also relax, have fun, and make some fantastic memories. He will greet you with a warm welcome on his 2017 Ranger Angler 19' boat 15 minutes before the trip. You will be guided through the basics and sign a release form. Then, the boat’s 150 HP Yamaha engine will power you to the hottest grounds in the area, and it’s Fish On!

The list of your potential catches will include Crappie, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Walleye, Musky, and Northern Pike. All the necessary and up-to-date equipment will be provided for the trip, including top-notch brands like Abu Garcia, Favorite Fishing, Onyx Outdoor Gear, Just Encase, Elliot/2B Musky Rods, TFO Rods, Mitchell, Daiwa, Shimano, Snyders Lures, Panfish Plastics, and more.

Muskies And More Guide Service invites you to explore everything that the Twin City Metro area has to offer. Spend your day on a walk-in trip for Rainbow and Brown Trout or checking the bite on Lake Minnetonka, head to White Bear Lake or Lake Independence, Ice fish Lake Riley and West Rush Lake or enjoy your day on the Mississippi River Pool 2 or 3 – the opportunities are limitless!

Your guide, USCG tested and approved, Captain Brian Koshenina, has over four decades of fishing experience. He is a patient angler who enjoys fishing with seasoned veterans and families alike. Everyone is welcome to join in the adventure!

Brian’s goal is to catch fish but also relax, have fun, and make some fantastic memories. He will greet you with a warm welcome on his 2017 Ranger Angler 19' boat 15 minutes before the trip. You will be guided through the basics and sign a release form. Then, the boat’s 150 HP Yamaha engine will power you to the hottest grounds in the area, and it’s Fish On!

The list of your potential catches will include Crappie, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Walleye, Musky, and Northern Pike. All the necessary and up-to-date equipment will be provided for the trip, including top-notch brands like Abu Garcia, Favorite Fishing, Onyx Outdoor Gear, Just Encase, Elliot/2B Musky Rods, TFO Rods, Mitchell, Daiwa, Shimano, Snyders Lures, Panfish Plastics, and more.

Captain Brian Koshenina
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Captain Brian Koshenina
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
+5
US $340
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
+5
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
461 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1272)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (461)

  • Robert Stanisch
    Robert Stanisch
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    This is the one you're looking for.

    Full Day Trip on September 3, 2026 • 2 adults

    Just a great trip. Been on more than a few guided fishing charters and although al have been great, there's alwayssome nit to pick, but not here. Willing to changes lures, techniques, hell even lakes (we didn't, but right off the bat Captain said if we needed to head to another lake it wouldn't be an issue)! We ended up with 30+ fish i the boat, some small, some picture worthy. Bass, northern and walleye were the targeted species and Captain put us on them. Boat was super clean and well maintained, great layout for 3 to cast comfortably. If you are a seasoned angler or a rookie, don't hesitate, thia is the one you are looking for!

  • Garrett Rembold
    Garrett Rembold
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!

    Half Day Trip on August 8, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Brian took my wife, son, and I fishing at Lake Riley and the action started as soon as we had our line in the water. The fishing was great and the time spent with Brian was even better. We caught a lot good size large mouth bass, crappie, bluegills, and sunfish. My wife even caught a big walleye! Captain Brian was very generous in sharing his fishing knowledge with my son. My son is usually shy around new people, but warmed up to Brian very quickly. He said the best part of our trip was not only the fishing, but Captain Brian made him feel like he's known him for years! We highly recommend fishing with Captain Brian and my son is already planning our next fishing trip with him!

  • Brian Grabau
    Brian Grabau
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best guide ever!

    Half Day Trip on June 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    Brian was amazing! He took us out and we caught fish after fish. You can forsure say we had an exceptional fishing trip! We may habe been lucky and been fishing at the right time to catch as many as we did but knowing the waters and habing the roght equipment and bait and experience is also a part of it. We caught multiple fish species. We had a very fun time. Every dollar spent was well worth it. I will always recommend Brian and his guide services to anyone and everyone. If I could rate Brian 100 stars, it still wouldnt be enough for the experience we had. You won't be disappointed.

  • Justin Baesler
    Justin Baesler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with non-stop action!!

    Half Day Trip - 4:00 PM on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    Fishing trip on Lake Riley. Captain Brian was at the dock and ready to go before our scheduled time and after brief safety instructions took us out and put us on the fish. The boat was exceptionally clean and organized, rods and tackle were ready to be cast and to start catching! We got our first bites within seconds and caught a good number of smallmouth ans large mouth bass, crappie, walleye, and some large bluegill and sunnies thrown in there. Some of the bass were real monsters!!

  • John Niski
    John Niski
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great afternoon - fish in the boat!

    Half Day Trip on June 22, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a gangster afternoon fishing trip with Captain Brian. We put fish in the boat in the first 5 minutes and it continued the rest of the time. Very knowledgeable guide and high quality equipment and boat. Beautiful lake and lots of quality fish. Crappie, walleye, and bass were caught in abundance. several very large, bass were also netted. Brian put us in a position to catch fish, and we did!! Highly recommended this trip to anyone visiting beautiful Minneapolis.

  • Daniel Marshall
    Daniel Marshall
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic captian and trip!

    Full Day Trip on October 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    My son and i came from Virginia to catch a muskie and very very pleased with our trip. Captain Brian is a very knowledgeable angler and excellent companion to have in a boat. He put us on multiple pike on day one and my son caught a very nice Muskie on day two. But even if we had not caught one, it was a pleasure to spend two days fishing with Brian, his knowledge is extensive and his personality is great! I would recommend a trip with him to anyone!

  • Dawn Keith
    Dawn Keith
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Most fun our grandsons ever had with their grandpa!

    Half Day Trip on July 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 children

    3 of our grandsons, ages 11, 12 and 13 had a blast on their half day fishing excursion with their papa and Captain Brian Koshenina! The boys had all done some fishing before, but this was their first time fishing with a guide. They each caught lots of fish and made very special memories together. They enjoyed it so much that we just booked another session with Captain Brian to celebrate one of the boy’s birthday in a couple of weeks!

  • Tenille Lapito
    Tenille Lapito
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What a Great Time!

    Half Day Trip on July 16, 2026 • 3 adults

    We came to Minnesota for a bowling tournament/senior trip. The one thing my teenagers really wanted to do was fish while we were here I found Bryan and booked for a half-day fishing trip. Pretty sure we caught 30 or more fish during the time on the lake. I would highly recommend to book with Bryan. He was very easy-going showed us how all the radars worked and was super friendly. We shared many stories while fishing and had an absolute blast. 

  • Rasheed Hamdan
    Rasheed Hamdan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain in Minneapolis

    Half Day Trip on May 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Brian is easily one of the best fishing captains we have ever chartered. From prompt communication before the trip, ensuring we had all the necessary details and licenses, to being ready to go right at the starting time, he really turns it into a seamless experience. He's also a fountain of wisdom when it comes to fishing for particular species, what tackle works best in various seasons, and is amazing with kids. Every time we book with Captain Brian, we come away with great memories, great photos, and we're already looking forward to our next trip with Muskies and More. You can't go wrong with Captain Brian.

  • Molly Duffin
    Molly Duffin
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Highlight of MN Trip

    Half Day Trip on August 17, 2026 • 3 adults

    This fishing tour was the one of the biggest highlight of our family's week! My husband, our son, and our son's new British father-in-law had an absolutely amazing time. They caught fish nonstop for the entire 4 hours. It was the perfect outing to share with family visiting from England, and gave them a real taste of Minnesota fishing. Couldn't recommend this trip more highly.

FAQs about Muskies And More Guide Service

Muskies And More Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $340 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $340 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Muskies And More Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Radar
Trips booked with Muskies And More Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (There will be a 'Live Bait' charge for Musky Fishing. We do not catch our bait. Bait is purchased at a bait shop before your trip. Upcharge can be anywhere from $30-$90 depending on trip length and amount of bait needed.)
  • Lures
Muskies And More Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Spring/Fall)
  • Lake fishing (Open water and Ice )
  • Backcountry fishing (Walk in Trout fishing(Spring))
Muskies And More Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Muskies And More Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your captain

Captain Brian Koshenina
Captain Brian Koshenina
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
50 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
461 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Hi, I'm Captain Brian Koshenina, owner/operator of Muskies and More Guide Service. I started fishing at the age of 4 and haven't stopped since. From tournament fishing for Bass, Walleye and Musky to Salmon fishing in Alaska and shark fishing in California, my passion for fishing runs deep! I believe in family, fishing and fun. Fishing is 'therapy' and what a better way to enjoy a day on the water than letting me do all the work while you relax and catch fish!
Captain Brian Koshenina
Captain Brian Koshenina
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Angler's Choice
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461
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2018
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Hi, I'm Captain Brian Koshenina, owner/operator of Muskies and More Guide Service. I started fishing at the age of 4 and haven't stopped since. From tournament fishing for Bass, Walleye and Musky to Salmon fishing in Alaska and shark fishing in California, my passion for fishing runs deep! I believe in family, fishing and fun. Fishing is 'therapy' and what a better way to enjoy a day on the water than letting me do all the work while you relax and catch fish!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler and young companion proudly hold a large muskellunge on a small fishing boat surrounded by calm autumn lake waters.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    PRIME TIME is NOW! If you're looking for a chance to catch a fish of a lifetime, now is the best time to do it. Book now to hold your spot!
  • Two adult anglers proudly display a large muskellunge on a fishing boat during a freshwater lake trip.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    It's been a busy fall! Muskies in the boat almost daily. Book now for your chance at a fish of a lifetime, a true Minnesota Giant
  • Two adult anglers proudly hold a large muskellunge aboard a freshwater fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Daniel M.
    Daniel M.
    My son and i came from Virginia to catch a muskie and very very pleased with our trip. Captain Brian is a very knowledgeable angler and excellent companion to have in a boat. He put us on multiple pike on day one and my son caught a very nice Muskie on day two. But even if we had not caught one, it was a pleasure to spend two days fishing with Brian, his knowledge is extensive and his personality is great! I would recommend a trip with him to anyone!
  • Angler proudly holds a large spotted seatrout aboard a fishing boat on open coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Ethan N.
    Ethan N.
    Came down from Canada to visit my sister and figured we would get some fishing in. Had a wonderful experience with Captain Brian, he was extremely informative and immediately made us feel comfortable. To top it off we caught a beautiful spotted muskie!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying a large Muskellunge while fishing on a lake, showcasing a successful outing.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Lock in your October Musky trip! It's been a great fall so far..
  • Young angler and two companions proudly display a large muskellunge on a freshwater fishing boat, with rods and boat electronics visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Jarrett M.
    Jarrett M.
    We had a great time fishing with Brian!! He is a great guide and put us on some big fish!! I would highly recommend going out with Brian, and hopefully will get another chance to cast a line with him in the future!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Muskie while fishing from a boat on a clear day.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Musky season is in Full swing! Now is the best time of year to hunt these elusive fish. Book now for your chance at a "Fish of a lifetime"!
  • Adult angler holding a large largemouth bass aboard a boat on a cloudy freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Largemouth Bass
    Jared L.
    Jared L.
    we caught like 40+ fish and a pb bass
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Muskellunge while on a fishing boat, surrounded by a scenic lake backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Travis V.
    Travis V.
    If he wasn't guiding you, he'd be fishing for himself. His passion led us to dialed in fishing. Perfect depths, massive strikes, and fish of a lifetime for everyone in the boat. Thanks, Brian! We'll be back.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Crappie while fishing on a lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Crappie
    Amy R.
    Amy R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Dual console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 175HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
There will be a 'Live Bait' charge for Musky Fishing. We do not catch our bait. Bait is purchased at a bait shop before your trip. Upcharge can be anywhere from $30-$90 depending on trip length and amount of bait needed.
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages are welcome;
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Minneapolis right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
CrappieCrappie
Muskellunge (Musky)Muskellunge (Musky)
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
SunfishSunfish
WalleyeWalleye

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