Croix Boys Guided Adventures

If you plan on fishing in Stillwater, look no further than Croix Boys Guided Adventures. Your guide for the day is Captain Ryan, which allows you to benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters hold game fish like Walleye, Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, and more, depending on the time of year. For these species, you’re likely to troll, casting swim baits, and plain riggin’ crawlers.

Your vessel for the day is a 21’ Pontoon that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide St. Croix rods, reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Croix Boys Guided Adventures!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Guided Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 4 - Nov 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $298
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day Afternoon Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $298
    Enjoy 4 hours of walleye fishing on the beautiful St. Croix River in Stillwater, MN.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
  • Private trip
    Full Day Guided Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    Enjoy a full day guided fishing trip on the beautiful St. Croix River for up to 4 people. The primary target species is Walleye, but you never know what may bite. Some very nice Crappies, Smallmouth Bass, and Catfish have been encountered in the hunt for Walleyes. Trolling with Rapalas, 3 ways, and live bait is preferred. Occasional stops will be taken to cast swimbaits, as this is an excellent way to catch Walleyes.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
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Customer reviews

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Tom Q.
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Ryan was absolutely Fantastic!!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Guided Fishing Trip on June 18, 2024
Ryan could not have given us a better experience than he did!  His pontoon was clean and spacious, fantastic fishing rods...
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Jennifer L.
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Two fish with one reel!

VERIFIED   Half Day Guided Fishing Trip on July 20, 2024
Myself and my parents went out on the Saint Croix with Ryan, and my mother, who is not an avid fisher, caught two Walleye on...
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Sarah O.
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Great family outing

VERIFIED   Half Day Guided Fishing Trip on July 19, 2024
I took my son and a buddy for his 9th bday and we had a great time! Captain Ryan was patient and helpful, the boat was great...
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Blair M.
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   Full Day Guided Fishing Trip on August 26, 2024
Had a great time fishing with Ryan. Caught fish and laughs. Did some swimming cause we chose the hottest day of the year to...
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Joseph W.
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Great fishing Guide!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Guided Fishing Trip on August 6, 2024
We had a great experience,we highly recomend Croix Boys Guided Adventures. We will use them again,and can’t say enough good...
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FAQs about Croix Boys Guided Adventures

Croix Boys Guided Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $298 per group, additional US $49 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Guided Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $298 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Afternoon Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Guided Fishing Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Croix Boys Guided Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Garmin Livescope Humminbird Helix 9
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Croix Boys Guided Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks

Croix Boys Guided Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (St. Croix)
  • Lake Fishing (Big Carnelian)

Croix Boys Guided Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Croix Boys Guided Adventures include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Sturgeon
  • Walleye

Your captain

Ryan Bunnell
Stillwater, Minnesota, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2024
I’ve had a love and passion for fishing since I was a young child. Fishing has been a generational addiction for me and my family, and I have enjoyed teaching my friends and customers the techniques for fishing the St. Croix River. Check out the Croix Boys on PBS Prairie Sportsman!

The fish you can target

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
SunChaser
Boat type
Pontoon

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
St. Croix
Lake Fishing
Big Carnelian

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Garmin Livescope Humminbird Helix 9
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.