Book your next trip with Tonka West Guide Service and find out what makes the fishing on Lake Minnetonka is so unique. Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain’s Jason and Chris knows them forwards and back.

These waters hold game fish like Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Sunfish, Crappie, Northern Pike, Muskellunge (Musky), Largemouth Bass, and more, depending on the time of year. On these trips, it’s common to troll using light tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You’ll be casting lines from a 17’ Alumacraft aluminum fishing boat with room for 3 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Tonka West Guide Service!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day (4hr) AM trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    4 hour morning trip. Fishing from 7am to 11am. All bait and fishing gear provide. Just show up and fish. We can target any species you want or go for the best action at the time of your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day (4hr) PM trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $400
    4 hour Afternoon trip. Fishing from 3pm to 7PM. All bait and fishing gear provide. Just show up and fish. We can target any species you want or go for the best action at the time of your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day (6hr) trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    6 hour Afternoon trip. Fishing from 3pm to 7PM. All bait and fishing gear provided. Just show up and fish. We can target any species you want or go for the best action at the time of your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning

FAQs about Tonka West Guide Service

Tonka West Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (4hr) AM trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (4hr) PM trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day (6hr) trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Tonka West Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Tonka West Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Tonka West Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Minnetonka)

Tonka West Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Tonka West Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Tonka West
Mound, Minnesota, United States
ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since March 2023
Tonka West offers 2 Lake Minnetonka guides. Chris and Jason have been fishing Lake Minnetonka for over 20 years. Jason and Chris are both talented multi-species anglers. Muskies to Panfish Chris and Jason will put you on them!

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Alumacraft (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2024. Powered by a 150HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 52 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Lake Minnetonka

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Jeff D.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day (4hr) AM trip on June 17, 2023
My son and I had a great time with Capt. Chris!  We got a good mix of fish, covered a lot of water trolling in the morning....
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Brent H.
Mound, Minnesota
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fishing with Tonka

VERIFIED   Half Day (4hr) AM trip on August 18, 2023
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