The Fish Guyd Guide Service 

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 29491 Pioneer Avenue, Aitkin, MN 56431, United States
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At The Fish Guyd Guide Service, we cater your trip to exactly what you are looking for. We have many styles of fishing and different bodies of water to have the best experience possible. Whether you're chasing the next trophy fish or just looking to fill the cooler with fresh eaters, we've got you covered.

We specialize in fun, laid-back fishing trips across the Brainerd Lakes Area, including legendary waters like Gull Lake, Pelican Lake, and Whitefish Lake. Our mission? To put you on fish and give you a great time doing it. Families, first-timers, seasoned anglers – all are welcome.

We don’t just park you somewhere and hope for the best. We move regularly to stay on the fish and tailor every trip to your goals – whether it's walleyes for dinner, bass and pike for action, or that once-in-a-lifetime trophy musky. With top-notch equipment, local know-how, and a no-pressure vibe, it’s no wonder our clients keep coming back.

✅ Relaxed and professional guide
✅ Great for families, kids, and serious anglers
✅ Catch eaters and trophies
✅ Ice and open water trips available
✅ Local lakes, local knowledge, BIG results

Your fishing machine for the day is a 24' Bay boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials.

Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is also included.

Before coming aboard buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed.

If you have any questions about fishing with The Fish Guyd Guide Service, feel free to send Capt. Nick a message down below.

Nick Retka

Captain

Nick Retka

6 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

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Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Nov 6
Price for up to 5 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Nov 6
Price for up to 5 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip Evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Nov 6
Price for up to 5 people
US $400 
6 Hour Trip Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Nov 6
Price for up to 5 people
US $600 
6 Hour Trip Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Nov 6
Price for up to 5 people
US $600 
8 Hour Trip Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 10 - Nov 6
Price for up to 5 people
US $800 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 1 review
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Fantastic experience
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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CJ P.
CJ P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic experience

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4 Hour Trip Morning on July 6, 2025

Nick was a fantastic guide with plenty of knowledge of where the fish are and how to catch them. We were catching fish from start to finish. Our party was 2 adults and 2 kids. Nick was great with the kids, answering questions and showing them what to do. We got done and the kids kept saying can we come back and go with Captain Nick again. We will book again in the future!

Nick was a fantastic guide with plenty of knowledge of where the fish are and how to catch them. We were catching fish from start to finish. Our party was 2 adults and 2 kids. Nick was great with the kids, answering questions and showing them what to do. We got done and the kids kept saying can we come back and go with Captain Nick again. We will book again in the future!  

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FAQs about The Fish Guyd Guide Service

What are the trip rates for The Fish Guyd Guide Service?

The Fish Guyd Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip Evening (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip Morning (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Trip Afternoon (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Trip Morning (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - 8 Hour Trip Morning (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with The Fish Guyd Guide Service?

When you book a trip with The Fish Guyd Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with The Fish Guyd Guide Service?

Trips booked with The Fish Guyd Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does The Fish Guyd Guide Service offer?

The Fish Guyd Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does The Fish Guyd Guide Service offer?

The Fish Guyd Guide Service offers the following fishing technique:

  • Light Tackle
Which fish species can I catch with The Fish Guyd Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with The Fish Guyd Guide Service include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Meet your captain

Nick Retka

Aitkin, Minnesota, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2025

Capt. Nick is experienced in navigating the waters of Breezy Point, Minnesota and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter SX240
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

Where you can fish

River Fishing

Lake Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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 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

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

 Checks

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