Grand Rapids Guide Service 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 Mishawaka Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, United States–

Grand Rapids Guide Service 

Grand Rapids, MN, United States
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20 ft
4
5.0
(7 reviews)

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Hello everyone i am Lyle owner of Grand Rapids Guide Service! My county alone has over 1000 lakes!
These waters are known for Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before "Fish on!"

You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, youwill be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your vessel for the day is a 20 foot tiller that holds up to 4 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Grand Rapids Guide Service and get hooked!

Hello everyone i am Lyle owner of Grand Rapids Guide Service! My county alone has over 1000 lakes!
These waters are known for Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Sunfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before "Fish on!"

You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, youwill be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your vessel for the day is a 20 foot tiller that holds up to 4 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Grand Rapids Guide Service and get hooked!

Lyle Unger
Captain
Lyle Unger
11 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
Sunfish
+1
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Ice fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
+3
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
PM half day
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Bass (Largemouth)
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
+3
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
Sunfish
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

Reviews (7)

  • Wesley Fanger
    Wesley Fanger
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Worth every penny

    Full Day Trip on July 31, 2026 • 1 adult

    Had easily one of the best days fishing you could ask for. Stayed on the fish from the time we started til the time we finished. Got to catch my first walleye and 15 more, along with a few small mouth bass and 30+ brim. Fishing aint always this good, but I have a feeling with Lyle it usually is. Would 100% go back out with him again. At the end of the day, it felt like I was fishing with a friend the whole time and not someone just in it for the money.

  • Curt Norton
    Curt Norton
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great guide great time!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Mike Tumma
    Mike Tumma
    Repeat angler
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding!

    Full Day Trip on July 20, 2025 • 1 adult

    The best fishing experience I've ever had. Lyle is amazing, a true pro. He knows the best spots, has excellent equipment, and is a great guy. I caught a lot of fish and had a fantastic time. Lyle takes care of everything, you don't have to worry about anything. Even though Minnesota is 5,000 miles away from my home, I'll be back!

  • Claudie Mikessell
    Claudie Mikessell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Lyle

    Full Day Trip on July 20, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Couldn’t have been happier- he went above and beyond to make a great trip myself my grandson and my buddy.

  • Curt Norton
    Curt Norton
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Lyle always performs!

    Full Day Trip on September 10, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Betty Lichtblau
    Betty Lichtblau
    us
    Minnesota, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great guide

    Half day on July 15, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Lyle is a wonderful guide. Caught lots of fish. Definitely give him a call🐟

  • Deb O'donnell
    Deb O'donnell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Lyle is a great guide!

    Half day on July 3, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We booked 2 fishing trips with Lyle and both trips were great! Caught lots of different kind of fish. He knew best places to go and helpful with our different levels of experienced anglers. Will book him next year!

Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

All reviews (7)

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Wesley Fanger
Wesley Fanger
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
•
Member since 2023
•
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Worth every penny
Full Day Trip on July 31, 2026 • 1 adult

Had easily one of the best days fishing you could ask for. Stayed on the fish from the time we started til the time we finished. Got to catch my first walleye and 15 more, along with a few small mouth bass and 30+ brim. Fishing aint always this good, but I have a feeling with Lyle it usually is. Would 100% go back out with him again. At the end of the day, it felt like I was fishing with a friend the whole time and not someone just in it for the money.

Reported catch:
Walleye
Sunfish
Curt Norton
Curt Norton
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2025
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great guide great time!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults

Curt Norton
Curt Norton
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2025
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Lyle always performs!
Full Day Trip on September 10, 2026 • 2 adults

Betty Lichtblau
Betty Lichtblau
us
Minnesota, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great guide
Half day on July 15, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Lyle is a wonderful guide. Caught lots of fish. Definitely give him a call🐟

Mike Tumma
Mike Tumma
Repeat angler
de
Germany
•
Member since 2025
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Outstanding!
Full Day Trip on July 20, 2025 • 1 adult

The best fishing experience I've ever had. Lyle is amazing, a true pro. He knows the best spots, has excellent equipment, and is a great guy. I caught a lot of fish and had a fantastic time. Lyle takes care of everything, you don't have to worry about anything. Even though Minnesota is 5,000 miles away from my home, I'll be back!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Crappie
Sunfish
Northern Pike
+1

FAQs about Grand Rapids Guide Service

Grand Rapids Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Ice fishing (8 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - PM half day (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Grand Rapids Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Grand Rapids Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait is included in price )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the price )
Grand Rapids Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Grand Rapids Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with Grand Rapids Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your captain

Lyle Unger
Lyle Unger

Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States

9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024

Operating a 20' Alumacraft tiller, Capt. Lyle ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of northern MN , Minnesota. This area is known for Walleyes! Yellow Perch, Sunfish and Crappie and you'll get to catch them using spinning, trolling, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Lyle Unger
Lyle Unger
Fully verified
9
reports
7
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Operating a 20' Alumacraft tiller, Capt. Lyle ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of northern MN , Minnesota. This area is known for Walleyes! Yellow Perch, Sunfish and Crappie and you'll get to catch them using spinning, trolling, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Northern Pike

Real catches by this captain

  • Great guide great time!
    Curt N.
    Curt N.
  • Outstanding!
    Mike T.
    Mike T.
  • Captain Lyle
    Claudie M.
    Claudie M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 175HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait is included in price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the price

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
No age limits please let Captain know ahead of time to be prepared
You keep catch
Crew keeps 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

 PayPal

 Checks