Set The Hook Guide Service

Set The Hook Guide Service is located in Spring Park and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Todd aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like trolling, jigging, and spinning. You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Pike, Crappie, Walleye, Bass, Sunfish, and Muskellunge, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 20 Ranger boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box and wireless trolling motor. 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.

All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. If you don’t catch a fish your next trip is free.

Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Set The Hook Guide Service.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Fish for bass, pike, crappies, sunfish or musky.
  • Private trip
    Half day trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    Lake Minnetonka has a great population of Largemouth bass and Northern Pike.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Bass, Pike or Musky.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Bass, Pike, Musky.
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FAQs about Set The Hook Guide Service

Set The Hook Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half day trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Set The Hook Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Set The Hook Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Sometimes we will use livebait which is included in the trip.)
  • Lures

Set The Hook Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Set The Hook Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Set The Hook Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Todd Stauffer
Spring Park, Minnesota, United States
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022
If you don’t catch a fish your next trip is free. I’ve been guiding on Lake Minnetonka for 16 years.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Ranger (Bass boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by 2 250HP Mercury 250 Pro XS engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 57 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sometimes we will use livebait which is included in the trip.
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
There are no age limits.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Michael M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Todd

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 22, 2023
Michael M. recommends Set The Hook Guide Service
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John B.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Put us on the Fish!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 24, 2023
Todd’s partner JR took us out, and he put me and my 8 year old son on the fish!!  We came from Florida to catch Minnesota...
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Thomas C.
Wayzata, Minnesota
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing!

VERIFIED   Half day trip on August 16, 2023
My daughter and I booked a half day with set the hook guide service to learn how to fish for bass on lake Minnetonka. We were...
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Christina M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day trip on October 22, 2023
Came all the way from San Antonio, TX and had the best time! 10/10 recommend Captain Todd
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Omer N.
Hastings, Minnesota
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Day of Crappie Fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 24, 2023
I had a great time, exactly what I was looking for. Relaxing day of fishing and plenty of crappies. Captain Todd was very attentive...
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