Known for the lush greenery, the various activities it features, as well as the abundance of fish, Lake Minnetonka is a must-visit destination if you’re planning a vacation in Minnesota. With Fishin’ With Jake, you’ll get to explore all the angling opportunities the lake offers, while accompanied by an experienced guide.

Your guide, Jake, has been fishing these waters since his early days. He’s an accomplished tournament angler whose main priority is to get you on some fish. You’ll use a variety of techniques, depending on the fish you want to catch. The target species include Bass, Muskellunge, Pike, and Sunfish, depending on when you visit.

On your day out, you’ll be fishing from a 19’ Champion 188 boat with enough room for up to 2 anglers. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. You’ll just have to get a Minnesota fishing license prior to the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure. Just keep in mind that the fish you’ll catch will have to be released back into the waters.

Hop aboard with Fishin’ With Jake and you’ll be set for a unique Lake Minnetonka adventure. If you’re lucky, you might even spot Lou the Sturgeon!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hour Ice Fishing Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 25 - Mar 1 (Sat, Sun)
    US $300
    Come fish in a fully furnished ice castle on Lake Minnetonka for 3 hours of fully guided ice fishing! Ice castle is equipped with TV, Couch, Underwater Cameras, etc.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Early Bird
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 15 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $300
    Get out early enough for the morning bite on Lake Minnetonka. Fishing early is one of the best times to catch fish!
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
  • Private trip
    6 hour Fishing Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 15 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $400
    Just the right amount of time to catch a lot of fish! Half day trips that start in the morning, which make for a lot less boat traffic.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
  • Private trip
    5 hour Ice Fishing Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    Join me on lake minnetonka for 5 hours of guided ice fishing! We'll fish in a fully furnished ice castle with TV, Couch, Underwater Cameras, etc.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Sunfish
    Sunfish

FAQs about Fishin’ With Jake

Fishin’ With Jake offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 3 hour Ice Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Early Bird (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 6 hour Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 5 hour Ice Fishing Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishin’ With Jake, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Fishin’ With Jake include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

Fishin’ With Jake offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Fishin’ With Jake offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Spinning
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishin’ With Jake include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish

Meet the Captain

Jake Dennis
Mound, Minnesota, United States
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
I started fishing around the age of 3 in my backyard pond catching Bluegills and Bullheads. Since then I have developed a passion for Bass fishing. I now fish tournaments on the Student Angler Tournament Trail.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)
Pike (Northern) Northern Pike
Sunfish Sunfish

Boat specs

Champion 188 (Bass boat) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 200HP Mercury Optimax engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Spinning
Ice Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
Fishing with Jake
Fishing with Jake
Angler rating
7
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 8 reviews
Grady W.
Goodyear, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jake

VERIFIED   6 hour Fishing Trip on May 26, 2023
Had a great time with Captain Jake, very knowledgeable young man and helped me catch my first pike, I’d like to book an ice...
Grady W. recommends Fishin’ With Jake
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jake Dennis Captain replied

Nancy E.
Crystal, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Jake

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Early Bird on July 6, 2023
Very knowledge, polite, found good places to fish, really cool dude. Good luck with the fishing competitions!
Nancy E. recommends Fishin’ With Jake
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Nancy E. recommends Fishin’ With Jake
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Allyson M.
Mankato, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Early Bird on August 31, 2023
Allyson M. recommends Fishin’ With Jake
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Allyson M. recommends Fishin’ With Jake
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Susan S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very knowledgeable Captain; very friendly

VERIFIED   6 hour Fishing Trip on September 30, 2023
Caught several fish.  Captain Jake worked hard even though the very hot conditions.
Susan S. recommends Fishin’ With Jake
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Susan S. recommends Fishin’ With Jake
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

James J.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 26, 2023
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful