Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner

DH Custom Rods & Tackle is located in Wayzata and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Come fish with some of the best in the Midwest.  Lake Minnetonka is one of the best, most underrated fishing lakes in the land of 10,000 lakes. Lake Mille Lacs trips can be accommodated with sleeping quarters at an additional cost. Your crew can work with large corporate events and even coordinate tournament-style competitive trips as a fun event.

Capt. Dusty will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 7-hour trips, mainly fishing for Bass both largemouth and small. Sunfish, Muskellunge, Pike, Crappie, and Walleye, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, trolling, ice fishing, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23’ Mako boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box and a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with DH Custom Rods & Tackle.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    A Lake Minnetonka guided trip. The target species will depend on the conditions and time of year. Obviously, the goal is to put you on the best bite there is to ensure you have the best trip! These trips last from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Enjoy a guided trip on Lake Minnetonka. The species you will target depend on the conditions and time of year. The crew's goal is to put you on the fish and make your trip the best possible. These trips last from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $650
    Seven lovely hours on Lake Minnetonka. Target species depends on conditions, and time of year. The captain's goal is to put you on the best bite available and ensure you have lots of fun. Join him aboard and make memories fishing!
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Lake Mille Lacs
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 11 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    Embark on a 7-hour adventure on Lake Mille Lacs and make lovely fishing memories. You and Captain Dusty will go after any available species, depending on the season and the conditions. Obviously, the captain aims to help you land a good catch and make your trip as enjoyable as possible!
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
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Customer reviews

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Experience
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4.9 / 5
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Sara G.
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Family Fun For All!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (AM) on June 18, 2024
My family (mom and dad in their 40s, two 14 year old boys and one 11 year old boy) chartered Captain Dusty on Tuesday, June...
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Chris B.
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AMAZING TRIP

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (AM) on July 28, 2024
Went out with my 12 year old and his three friends, all of whom were novice fisherman and Captain Dusty was exactly what they...
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Simone T.
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Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (PM) on August 2, 2024
Dusty was simply amazing!!! It was a beautiful sunny, also very hot day. We caught several different fishes despite the hot...
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Heather C.
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Awesome day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (PM) on June 22, 2024
Captain Dusty was great! He took our family of 5, children ages 9-17 out on Lake Minnetonka for a fantastic day.  Yes we got...
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ANDREW P.
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Had a great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (AM) on August 25, 2024
The fishing trip with Cap. Dusty was a great time. He took us to many diffrent spots on the lake and we caught many fish. He...
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FAQs about Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner

Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Lake Minnetonka (7 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Lake Mille Lacs (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Utilize our DH Custom Rods! on your trip! )
  • Live Bait (Rarely do we use live bait but in the case we do, it is included in the price. )
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Iced cooler on board with basics! Bring if desired)

Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishing with Capt. Dusty Hafner include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your captain

Dusty Hafner
Spring Park, Minnesota, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
98 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
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.
As the owner of DH Custom Rods and Tackle, fishing has been Captain Dusty's passion since his youth. He made an exit from the corporate grind over 13 years ago to design and build custom fishing rods. Now with two retail Pro Shops in the twin cities and multiple guide boats, his company is one of the most complete outfitters in Minnesota.

The fish you can target

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Crappie Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Utilize our DH Custom Rods! on your trip!
Live Bait
Rarely do we use live bait but in the case we do, it is included in the price.
Lures
Drinks
Iced cooler on board with basics! Bring if desired

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No age limits. However, children under 12 are required to wear like jackets. That said, most kids like to use their own for comfort. I do have a couple on board. But encourage bringing what your kids will be comfortable in.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

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