Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods

With Briggs Guide Service, you will be able to feel that ultimate connection with the outdoors and everything it has to offer. Leaving from the south shore of Lake of the Woods, Captain Tom Briggs will take you exploring these beautiful waters and help you create memories that will last a lifetime.

From bait fishing to cranking, Capt. Tom can do it all. From Walleye to Northern Pike, Bass, Sauger, Musky, Crappie, and many more – you name it, he will help you chase it. Capt. Tom is dedicated to the enjoyment of his customers and friends.

Don’t wait a lifetime for a moment like this. You won’t be birding, berry picking, mushroom picking, or sightseeing. Briggs Guide Service would rather take you catching the fish of your dreams!

Enjoy the wonders of Lake of the Woods with your family and friends. If you have a day or even a couple of hours to spare – join Capt. Tom on his 21’ Warrior boat. This is a stable fishing vessel with a 300 HP Suzuki engine and enough room for up to 4 anglers. The boat is fully outfitted with everything you need for a productive day of fishing!

Catch some fish, eat a fresh shore lunch, and let Capt. Tom do all the work. The boat, rods, reels, tackle, fish cleaning and packaging, and a lot of fun are included in the trips. You can even stay for a couple of days – contact the captain by scrolling down the page to get more information about fishing in Canadian waters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Canadian Adventure - NO LODGING
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Overnight stay, lodging
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $600
    This is a great, fun-filled trip that will take you fishing Canadian waters. A variety of lodging options will be available at an extra cost. A full multi-day outing can be planned, with food and accommodations, which have to be set up prior to the trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $450
    Even if it's a quick trip to check the bite, this half-day charter is ideal for any angler. You will be fishing for Walleye, Musky, and many more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $650
    Capt. Tom likes to call this trip as, "More bang for ur buck." You will be fishing for Walleye and other "superstar" species that live in Lake of the Woods.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $850
    Get the waters all to yourself! You will be fishing Lake of the Woods, targeting Walleye, sauger, Musky, and many other species.
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FAQs about Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods

Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per day per person - Canadian Adventure - NO LODGING (3 days)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods include:
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Sauger
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Tom Briggs
Baudette, Minnesota, United States
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2016
Captain Tom Briggs is a Minnesota native. When he was 3, Tom moved to Gull Lake in Lakeshore and spent the next three decades exploring the beautiful outdoors of northern Minnesota. He learned about boats and what it took to care for various types of watercraft on the lake. At the age of 12, Tom landed a job at Koep’s bait shop, where he learned the ropes from the likes of big names in the Nisswa Guide League. Together with his lifelong friend Kevin Koep aka Fish Lips, they learned everything about the fishing world. Later, Tom expanded his knowledge base and included Alaska to his fishing repertoire. During the next “phases” of his life, Tom owned a resort and also worked for one of the family businesses before realizing that fishing was his true calling. The rest is history!

About this listing

Targeted species

Crappie Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)
Sauger Sauger
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Angler quest (Pontoon) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing the Rainy River
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Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
75%
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Darryle P.
Excellent
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Fishing the Rainy River

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 5, 2023
Tom is a great guide and put us on fish despite a cold October rain.  Made the trip fun, and helped us learn a bit more about...
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Glenn A.
United States
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Day with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 13, 2018
Got our limit of walleye and sauger on a fairly windy day.  Tom was very helpful, has excellent knowledge of the lake and...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 17, 2023
The charter operator canceled 8 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Brad C.
United States
Excellent
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 19, 2018
Great day and perfect weather. We caught our limit and then some. Well worth the time.
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Marc A. K.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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3 full days with captain Tom

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 10, 2017
Tom did a great job getting us on fish. He worked hard at helping out my 84 year old father and sister. He was very patient....
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