Erickson Guide Service 

4.9/5 (16 reviews)
 3746 Sunset Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384, United States

Erickson Guide Service 

Spring Park, MN, United States
23 ft
4
4.9/5 (16 reviews)

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Running angling trips out of Spring Park, Erickson Guide Service invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Kurt, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, ice fishing, jigging, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Walleye, Pike, Crappie, Bass, and Sunfish, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

You'll be fishing from a 19' Lund boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time. 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.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during 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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Erickson Guide Service.

Running angling trips out of Spring Park, Erickson Guide Service invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Kurt, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, ice fishing, jigging, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Walleye, Pike, Crappie, Bass, and Sunfish, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

You'll be fishing from a 19' Lund boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time. 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.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during 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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Erickson Guide Service.

Kurt Erickson
Captain
Kurt Erickson
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (26)

All reviews (16)

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David Huch
David Huch
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing Guide in U.S.A.
Half Day Trip on May 26, 20261 adult1 child

Captain Kurt is the best fishing guide we have booked in the entire United States. My 12 yr old son and I caught a ton of bass, many of them quite large. We explored numerous spots throughout Lake Minnetonka, which occurred during an actual fishing tournament. By the end of our excursion, the pros competing in the tournament were following us!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Kurt Erickson
Response from Captain

Thanks David and Luke ! Hopefully we will see you again if you come back to Minnesota!

Eugene Ollila
Eugene Ollila
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Kurt
Half Day Trip on August 21, 20262 adults2 children

my grandkids loved the trip, and in spite of some early wind and clouds, the day was very well spent. Good person to go with, and we all want to go again.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike
Kurt Erickson
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words Gene ! Can't wait take you and the grandkids out again! Hopefully there is way less wind next time.

Tony Lauer
Tony Lauer
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip on August 7, 20262 adults

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Kurt Erickson
Response from Captain

Thanks Tony what a day ! See ya next time !

Richard Hoskin
Richard Hoskin
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
Great Boy's Bonding Adventure
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on July 3, 20262 adults1 child

My son, father-in-law and I went with Kurt on a guided fishing tour of Minnetonka and caught 12 fish! It was a great time. Kurt is knowledgeable and good with little anglers and even found a spot for swimming for my son. He handled all fish photos and getting fish off the hook. It was great to have a duty free fishing day. 10/10

Isaac Mannering
Isaac Mannering
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
One of our best fishing trips!!
Half Day Trip on July 5, 20263 adults

We caught 17 fish! Was amazing. Kirk was very knowledgeable about where to fish. Trip was fun!!

Reported catch:
Northern Pike
Largemouth Bass

FAQs about Erickson Guide Service

Erickson Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Erickson Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Erickson Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
Erickson Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Minnetonka)
Erickson Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Erickson Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Crappie
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your captain

Kurt Erickson
Kurt Erickson
Kurt Erickson

Spring Park, Minnesota, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2022

I grew up fishing Lake Minnetonka. I love to fish and love to take people fishing!

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2022

I grew up fishing Lake Minnetonka. I love to fish and love to take people fishing!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Kurt
    Eugene O.
    Eugene O.
  • August fishing trip
    Lauer T.
    Lauer T.
  • Best Fishing Guide in U.S.A.
    David H.
    David H.
  • Great Fishing Guide
    Andrew G.
    Andrew G.
  • Great trip, great guide!
    Stephen H.
    Stephen H.
  • August fishing trip
    Steve R.
    Steve R.
  • July fishing trip
    Colin C.
    Colin C.
  • Captain Kurt was awesome!
    Kris F.
    Kris F.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Lund
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Minnetonka

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Spring Park right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
CrappieCrappie
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
SunfishSunfish
WalleyeWalleye

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