Pj's Guide Services 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
 4141 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384, United States
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Pj’s Guide Services offers customers the exclusive opportunity to catch multiple freshwater species year-round. Whether you’re looking to go ice fishing in the winter or trolling in the summer, Pj McDeid will tailor your trip based on your preferences. With over 40 years of fishing experience and 25 years guiding, Pj is just the man you want to put you on some amazing fish.

His boat is a 19’ Alumacraft, equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, radar, and wireless trolling motor. She accommodates up to 3 guests, everyone can fish at the same time, and kids of all ages are welcome aboard. You’ll also have a cooler for your snacks and drinks, as well as a livewell for the bait.

Pj offers several packages, based on the time of year of your trip. Ice fishing can be booked from December to March and all necessary gear will be provided, including tents and heating. You’ll arrive at the meeting point and head out either by foot or vehicle.

His other fishing trips are available from March to November. These trips will give you the opportunity to try some different techniques, including jigging, spinning, popping, and trolling. If it’s your first time, Pj can provide as much assistance as you need or if you’re a seasoned angler, he’ll give as much space as you want.

Your target species include Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Crappie, and Yellow Perch. Pj has both light and heavy tackle depending on the weight of the catch. He keeps an array of top-quality rods and reels available on board, made by a variety of brands.

All you’ve got to do is pick up your fishing license before the trip, show up 15 minutes before departure, and the rest will be covered. Feel free to bring food and beverages, as well as any other personal items you may need.

Invite your family and friends on an exciting freshwater adventure in Minnesota. Get ready to experience the beautiful outdoors and create lasting memories with Pj’s Guide Services!

Pj McDeid

Captain

Pj McDeid

26 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 30
Price for 2 people
US $425 
Half Day Trip – Ice Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 15 - Mar 15
Price for 2 people
US $425 
3/4 day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Nov 30
Price for 2 people
US $600 
Full Day Trip – Ice Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 15 - Mar 15
Price for 2 people
US $600 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (19)

Amazing time !!
Full day trip with Pj
Full day trip with Pj
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

94%

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Jacek M.
Jacek M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Had a great time!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on August 2, 2024

Awesome day on the lake!

Awesome day on the lake!  

 Jacek M. recommends Pj's Guide Services

Christoph F.
Christoph F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on September 21, 2024

 

 Christoph F. recommends Pj's Guide Services
1 person finds this review helpful

Jackie G.
Jackie G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on May 26, 2024

PJ is great! We had experienced and inexperienced people in our group. We all caught fish, learned a lot and had a great time. It was so awesome to have all the details covered and just enjoy time on the water.

PJ is great! We had experienced and inexperienced people in our group. We all caught fish, learned a lot and had a great time. It was so awesome to have all the details covered and just enjoy time on the water.  

 Jackie G. recommends Pj's Guide Services

Adrian G.
Adrian G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing time !!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 6, 2024

Very knowledgeable!! Caught some great walleye to take home !!

Very knowledgeable!! Caught some great walleye to take home !!  

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 Adrian G. recommends Pj's Guide Services
Pj McDeid
Pj McDeid (The Captain)
Replied on July 7, 2024
Thanks Adrian!

James L.
James L.

Franklinville, NY

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Pj

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 22, 2023

PJ knew where to go and what lures to use. He was very friendly and explained how the fish were acting. We had a great time fishing on lake Minnetonka.

PJ knew where to go and what lures to use. He was very friendly and explained how the fish were acting. We had a great time fishing on lake Minnetonka.  

 James L. recommends Pj's Guide Services

FAQs about Pj's Guide Services

What are the trip rates for Pj's Guide Services?

Pj's Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Ice Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Ice Fishing (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Pj's Guide Services?

When you book a trip with Pj's Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Pj's Guide Services?

Trips booked with Pj's Guide Services include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Variety of top-quality brands )
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
What types of fishing does Pj's Guide Services offer?

Pj's Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Pj's Guide Services offer?

Pj's Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Ice Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Pj's Guide Services?

Top targeted fish species with Pj's Guide Services include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your captain

Pj McDeid

Spring Park, Minnesota, United States

1 Fishing Report
26 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2019

Pj McDeid has been fishing for the past 40 years and guiding for over 25 years. He fishes year-round and targets multiple species on the lakes surrounding Minneapolis. He regularly participates in local tournaments but his main focus is showing customers a good time. Pj enjoys teaching kids and beginners how to fish and caters his trips to all types of anglers, from novice to pro.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Variety of top-quality brands

Live Bait

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.

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 minimum age

You Keep Catch

Except for Bass & Musky (strictly C&R)

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Spring Park right now

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