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.
Captain
Todd Stauffer
Highlights
In demand! Last booked: 15 hours ago
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
100%
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Half day trip on September 7, 2024
It was a beautiful cool morning on the lake. Todd was early and all ready to go when I arrived with my kids. It was a slow start finding fish but we finally found the right spot and actually had a triple catch with myself and 2 kids. Todd was great with the kids and we all had a great time. We mostly caught bass and northern, but there was a crappie and pumpkin seed mixed in as well. Todd allowed us to extend the booking a couple hours since his afternoon was free. Roughly 25 fish later we called it a day. Definitely recommend booking with Todd, as we will do next year when I plan our next outing!
It was a beautiful cool morning on the lake. Todd was early and all ready to go when I arrived with my kids. It was a slow start finding fish but we finally found the right spot and actually had a triple catch with myself and 2 kids. Todd was great with the kids and we all had a great time. We mostly caught bass and northern, but there was a crappie and pumpkin seed mixed in as well. Todd allowed us to extend the booking a couple hours since his afternoon was free. Roughly 25 fish later we...
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3/4 Day Trip on July 22, 2024
My father in law is visiting from out of state and I wanted to make sure he had an opportunity to get some fishing in while he was here. Todd took us out for a 3/4 day trip on Lake Minnetonka. He was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and had all of the equipment we needed to catch lots of fish. Early in the day my father in law hooked an extremely respectable sized pike that was definitely photo worthy. The rest of our time was spent landing largemouth bass, a rock bass, and a couple of extremely aggressive slab sized sunfish. All in all, we landed 23 fish during the trip. Todd knows the water like the back of his hand and knows what techniques will get the fish to bite. That's really the true value of a skilled guide. We were able to focus our time on enjoying the beautiful day and reeling in lots of tough fighting fish while Todd kept us in the right areas, pointed in the right direction, and netting all the fish we were bringing in. I am super appreciative of the time I got to spend with my father in law making some good memories.
My father in law is visiting from out of state and I wanted to make sure he had an opportunity to get some fishing in while he was here. Todd took us out for a 3/4 day trip on Lake Minnetonka. He was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and had all of the equipment we needed to catch lots of fish. Early in the day my father in law hooked an extremely respectable sized pike that was definitely photo worthy. The rest of our time was spent landing largemouth bass, a rock bass, and a couple...
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Half Day Trip on September 22, 2024
Captain Todd was great the entire trip. We felt at ease like we were fishing with an old friend. He entertained us with many fun and interesting stories about fishing experiences and the houses along the lake. We caught a good number of fish and he was very knowledgeable about where to go to find fish while we were out. I would definitely recommend him for experienced fishermen and those that are just learning.
Captain Todd was great the entire trip. We felt at ease like we were fishing with an old friend. He entertained us with many fun and interesting stories about fishing experiences and the houses along the lake. We caught a good number of fish and he was very knowledgeable about where to go to find fish while we were out. I would definitely recommend him for experienced fishermen and those that are just learning.
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Half Day Trip on June 5, 2025
My wife and I needed some time away on the water. Captain Todd was ready to go when got there, very laid back and put us on some fish to keep us reeling them in most of the morning. We would highly recommend him!
My wife and I needed some time away on the water. Captain Todd was ready to go when got there, very laid back and put us on some fish to keep us reeling them in most of the morning. We would highly recommend him!
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Full Day Trip on June 6, 2025
Caught a ton of fish and a wide variety too. Great boat and equipment provided. Capt. Todd is very knowledgeable and has a ton on spots to try.
Caught a ton of fish and a wide variety too. Great boat and equipment provided. Capt. Todd is very knowledgeable and has a ton on spots to try.
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Spring Park, Minnesota, United States
If you don’t catch a fish your next trip is free. I’ve been guiding on Lake Minnetonka for 16 years.
Lake Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sometimes we will use livebait which is included in the trip.
Lures
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.
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
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:
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