Erickson Guide Service
Erickson Guide Service
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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.
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Reviews (17)
Jeremy Kelzer5.0VerifiedAmazing Family Day on the Water
Half Day Trip on August 30, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childThis was our first time using a guide in MN and it was awesome. We caught one large mouth bass and a bunch of pike. Such a fun morning reeling them in. Captain Kurt was awesome always moving us on the fish and keeping our lines in the water and not tangled.
Lauer Tony5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Half Day Trip on August 7, 2026 • 2 adults
Kris Fisher4.7VerifiedCaptain Kurt was awesome!
Half Day Trip on May 11, 2024 • 3 adultsMyself, my sister and my mom went out for a 4 hour excursion. We had a fantastic time with Captain Kurt! He was ready for us even though we got there early. My mom is older and is a challenge and he was VERY patient with her. He has a great sense of humor! The only thing that would've made it better would have been more fish... but that was our fault not his. He gave it his all, we just didn't always get 'em in the boat quick enough.
Stephen HerouxRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip, great guide!
Half Day Trip on August 13, 2025 • 2 adultsKarl was awesome and a pleasure to fish with! Caught a bunch, and landed a monster in the last half hour of the trip! Highly recommend 😊
Colin Carolus4.7VerifiedJuly fishing trip
Half Day Trip on July 20, 2024 • 2 adults
David Huch5.0VerifiedBest Fishing Guide in U.S.A.
Half Day Trip on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain 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!
Eugene Ollila5.0VerifiedFishing with Kurt
Half Day Trip on August 21, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenmy 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.
Richard Hoskin4.3VerifiedGreat Boy's Bonding Adventure
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on July 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childMy 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
Maria Hordinsky5.0VerifiedOne of our best fishing trips!!
Half Day Trip on July 5, 2026 • 3 adultsWe caught 17 fish! Was amazing. Kirk was very knowledgeable about where to fish. Trip was fun!!
Jason Young5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on July 18, 2026 • 2 adults
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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!
Thanks David and Luke ! Hopefully we will see you again if you come back to Minnesota!
This was our first time using a guide in MN and it was awesome. We caught one large mouth bass and a bunch of pike. Such a fun morning reeling them in. Captain Kurt was awesome always moving us on the fish and keeping our lines in the water and not tangled.
Goood times today ! Next is ice fishing! Thanks for coming out today !
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.
Thanks for the kind words Gene ! Can't wait take you and the grandkids out again! Hopefully there is way less wind next time.
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
We caught 17 fish! Was amazing. Kirk was very knowledgeable about where to fish. Trip was fun!!
FAQs about Erickson Guide Service
- US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Lake fishing (Lake Minnetonka)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Ice fishing
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Crappie
- Pike (Northern)
- Sunfish
- Walleye
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