Muskies And More Guide Service 

5.0
(456 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
(456 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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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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5.0
456 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1271)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (456)

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

    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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • Ethan Novecosky
    Ethan Novecosky
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Amazing trip, cant wait to do it again!

    Half Day Trip on October 3, 2026 • 2 adults

    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!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (1271)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (456)

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Daniel Marshall
Daniel Marshall
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
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!

Captain Brian Koshenina
Response from Captain

thank you Dan and Mickey! awesome weather great conversation and the fish are just a bonus. I'll look forward to the possibility of fishing with you guys again

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!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Walleye
Northern Pike
Captain Brian Koshenina
Response from Captain

Thank you Bob! had a great time getting to know you and Jeff. enjoy the Slayer concert! Rock on! if you go to the fair duck and duck often. other than that have a great rest of your stay enjoy mystic Lake. look forward to the possibility of fishing with you guys again!

Garrett Rembold
Garrett Rembold
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
Half Day Trip on August 8, 2026 • 2 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!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Walleye
Crappie
Sunfish
Captain Brian Koshenina
Response from Captain

thank you Garrett! I had such a good time with you guys and I'm glad bet you all had fun and want to come back again. I'm looking forward to the possibility of fishing with you guys. have a great rest of your summer

Jonathan Vessey
Jonathan Vessey
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Highly recommended!
Half Day Trip on July 3, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

As soon as we got the boat, my kids said “you need to leave a five star review!” - and I agree. In fact, it’s a day later and I have already highly recommended Captain Brian as a guide to a friend we saw today. Brian is knowledgeable, thoughtful and made for a great experience for me (dad) and my two kids. He gave real thought to how to make the experience a good one for each of us and struck a great balance of letting us take the reins and do all the fishing while also being willing to step in and lend a hand whenever was necessary (like if a kid needed a fish taken off the hook and my hands were full). He was patient and took the time to help my kids with casting and other fundamental of fishing, so I would highly recommend him for families or people just getting into fishing - but at the same time, I think he would be great for more advanced fishing excursions looking for specific types of fish too. We caught tons of fish and my kids have loved telling their friends about the big bass we caught. Brian’s communication before the trip was great and we really enjoyed his company and stories, too. Highly recommended!

Reported catch:
Crappie
Sunfish
Largemouth Bass
Captain Brian Koshenina
Response from Captain

Thank you Jonathan. I had a great time with you guys. ended up being a really nice day on the lake. I'm happy you guys caught fish and I look forward to the possibility of seeing you again! Happy Fourth of July have a great weekend.

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.

Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Smallmouth Bass
Sunfish
Captain Brian Koshenina
Response from Captain

Wow thank you very much! I had a lot of fun And I'm glad they caught fish and And had a good time. I look forward to the possibility of fishing with you guys again! I really appreciate this. have fun on vermilion

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
49 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
456 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
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
49
reports
456
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
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

  • Fantastic captian and trip!
    Daniel M.
    Daniel M.
  • Amazing trip, cant wait to do it again!
    Ethan N.
    Ethan N.
  • Perfect morning!!
    Jarrett M.
    Jarrett M.
  • great mom and sond day out
    Jared L.
    Jared L.
  • Brian is fishy!
    Travis V.
    Travis V.
  • Fishing with Captain Brian
    Amy R.
    Amy R.
  • This is the one you're looking for.
    Robert S.
    Robert S.
  • Best guided fishing experience
    Krissy L.
    Krissy L.
  • Best Birthday gift for Max!
    Joseph M.
    Joseph M.
  • We had so much fun!
    Krystle A.
    Krystle A.

What is the boat like?

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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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