River Runner Guide Service LLC 

5.0
(16 reviews)
 Lake Circle 101, Bayport, MN 55003, United States–

River Runner Guide Service LLC 

Bayport, MN, United States
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20 ft
6
5.0
(16 reviews)

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Spend the day with River Runner Guide Service and see what’s biting on the St. Croix River. With many hours spent fishing these waters, Captain Jamison can tell you all about the local fishery. Legal smoking and alcoholic beverages are allowed; please do not bring glass containers.

These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Northern Pike, Sauger, Sturgeon, Sunfish, Walleye, and more, with any luck, you’ll hook into a few!

Capt. Jamison welcomes children aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest, be sure to ask if one is available on board. You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks to enjoy during the trip.

You’ll fish aboard a fully equipped 20' 5" Warrior V2090BT with a capacity of 6 passengers. Capt. Jamison will provide rods and reels, as well as any tackle or live bait needed for the day.

You must have a Minnesota or Wisconsin fishing license before the trip. This information is available online. All Sturgeon will be released, as will Walleye over 23".

It’s recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), appropriate clothing for the conditions, and any beverages and snacks you’d like. A cooler with ice will be provided. Alcohol is allowed in moderation; please avoid glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Jamison below and start planning your trip today!

Trips are conducted outside the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and do not include fishing within that area.

Spend the day with River Runner Guide Service and see what’s biting on the St. Croix River. With many hours spent fishing these waters, Captain Jamison can tell you all about the local fishery. Legal smoking and alcoholic beverages are allowed; please do not bring glass containers.

These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Northern Pike, Sauger, Sturgeon, Sunfish, Walleye, and more, with any luck, you’ll hook into a few!

Capt. Jamison welcomes children aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest, be sure to ask if one is available on board. You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks to enjoy during the trip.

You’ll fish aboard a fully equipped 20' 5" Warrior V2090BT with a capacity of 6 passengers. Capt. Jamison will provide rods and reels, as well as any tackle or live bait needed for the day.

You must have a Minnesota or Wisconsin fishing license before the trip. This information is available online. All Sturgeon will be released, as will Walleye over 23".

It’s recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), appropriate clothing for the conditions, and any beverages and snacks you’d like. A cooler with ice will be provided. Alcohol is allowed in moderation; please avoid glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Jamison below and start planning your trip today!

Trips are conducted outside the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and do not include fishing within that area.

Jamison Johnson
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour – Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 5:00 PM)
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
Catfish
+2
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour – Sturgeon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (9:00 AM, 5:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Nov 30
Sturgeon
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour – Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 28 - Nov 20
Walleye
Crappie
Pike (Northern)
Catfish
+2
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour – Houseboat Sturgeon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 10
Sturgeon
Catfish
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour – Sturgeon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Nov 30
Sturgeon
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour – Houseboat Sturgeon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 10
Sturgeon
Catfish
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (18)

Reviews (16)

  • Tina La Haise
    Tina La Haise
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Jamison was an excellent fishing guide!

    4 Hour – Fishing Trip - 5:00 PM on July 25, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Capt Jamison is an experienced and knowledgeable fishing guide. He knew where the fish are, had great equipment to guide us. He was terrific with my grandsons, very patient! We caught a total of 32 fish, not all keepers but we walked away with plenty of our catch to cook and lots of memorable pictures! I highly recommend him and look forward to booking our next trip! Tina

  • Jennifer H
    Jennifer H
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun for EVERYONE

    4 Hour – Fishing Trip - 5:00 PM on September 8, 2026 • 6 adults

     Captain Jamison let our excellent fishing outing for the family! My sister caught a huge catfish 33 inches on her birthday celebration! The family enjoyed fishing and a very quiet peaceful evening on the St Croix River. I would do it again in a heartbeat.💕

  • Steve Skoge
    Steve Skoge
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Excellent guide!

    4 Hour – Sturgeon Trip - 9:00 AM on October 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Knows the river so well, great with kids and fun!

  • Amar Topic
    Amar Topic
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 AMAZING time

    4 Hour – Fishing Trip on July 24, 2026 • 3 adults

    worth every penny. i highley recommend to anyone. capt jamison was super friendly and nice. knew what he was doing and we cought some river monsters

  • Carley Schleich
    Carley Schleich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time!!

    4 Hour – Sturgeon Trip on September 27, 2025 • 2 adults

    My husband and I had such a great time! Less than an hour, he caught a sturgeon and soon after I did as well. We were very happy that we were able to being that we were told that they weren't biting a lot. Jamison was wonderful in getting to know and talking with him. We highly recommend choosing his guide service. You'll be sure to catch the species of fish that you're looking to target.

  • Jeannine Ayers
    Jeannine Ayers
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful experience for our 10 year old grandson

    4 Hour – Fishing Trip on June 26, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We were very impressed with the entire experience. Jamison was punctual and ready when we arrived. His boat was top notch and well equipped. He was very good with our 10 year old grandson and gave good instruction to help him catch several fish. Our grandson has not stopped talking about this experience. . He cleaned 4 nice walleye for us, but also caught Drum fish and white striped bass. It was so relaxing for us as Jamie did a lot of the work. Highly recommend!

  • Kersta Bohrman
    Kersta Bohrman
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best experience on the St Croix!

    4 Hour – Fishing Trip on September 5, 2026 • 3 adults

    We loved our fishing trip with Jamison! I booked this for a friend’s birthday despite not having any fishing experience. Jamison was informative, patient and kind. He knew all the best places to take us. We learned a lot, had some fun catches, and got a few to keep. We would highly recommend, and next time we want to try the sturgeon night fishing!

  • Nicholas Meinen
    Nicholas Meinen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Fishing with Jamison

    4 Hour – Sturgeon Trip on October 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children
  • LINDA STARR
    LINDA STARR
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommend

    4 Hour – Fishing Trip - 5:00 PM on June 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    We caught walleye, sheep head, catfish and bass. Captain Jamison is very knowledgeable about the St Croix river. Very lovely fishing trip! Take the adventure!

  • Richard Lamb
    Richard Lamb
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught fish even with tough bite

    4 Hour – Fishing Trip - 5:00 PM on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    Had a great experience learning about different spots and techniques for catching Walleye and panfish. Jammie knows his stuff.

FAQs about River Runner Guide Service LLC

River Runner Guide Service LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour – Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour – Fishing Trip - 5:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour – Sturgeon Trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour – Sturgeon Trip - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour – Houseboat Sturgeon (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour – Fishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour – Sturgeon Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour – Houseboat Sturgeon (8 hours)
When you book a trip with River Runner Guide Service LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with River Runner Guide Service LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (On my sturgeon boat trips we do catch bait with a cast net if you would like to not waste time with that on your trip let me know so I can plan accordingly otherwise if you would like to learn about it let me know as well )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the trip if wanted )
River Runner Guide Service LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (St. Croix River - Out the National Scenic Riverway)
River Runner Guide Service LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice fishing
Top targeted fish species with River Runner Guide Service LLC include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Catfish
  • Crappie
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sauger
  • Sturgeon
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye

Your captain

Jamison Johnson
Jamison Johnson
Bayport, Minnesota, United States
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2025
I fell in love with fishing at the age of four, and I’ve been fishing and hunting whenever I can ever since. Being on the water is truly my happy place, and I’m excited to share that passion with you. Join me for a fun, memorable fishing adventure!
Jamison Johnson
Jamison Johnson
Fully verified
16
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
I fell in love with fishing at the age of four, and I’ve been fishing and hunting whenever I can ever since. Being on the water is truly my happy place, and I’m excited to share that passion with you. Join me for a fun, memorable fishing adventure!

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sauger
Sauger
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Sunfish
Sunfish
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Sauger
Sauger

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a large catfish across the bow of a small fishing boat on a calm freshwater lake.
    Steve S.
    Steve S.
    Knows the river so well, great with kids and fun!
  • A proud moment as two anglers display a large Catfish against a stunning sunset backdrop on a fishing trip.
    Jennifer H.
    Jennifer H.
     Captain Jamison let our excellent fishing outing for the family! My sister caught a huge catfish 33 inches on her birthday celebration! The family enjoyed fishing and a very quiet peaceful evening on the St Croix River. I would do it again in a heartbeat.💕
  • A proud angler holds a large fish while enjoying a day on the water with a young companion, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.
    Daniel E.
    Daniel E.
    We
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catches, a large bass and a smaller fish, while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Whitefish
    Curt B.
    Curt B.
  • Two anglers aboard a fishing boat, with one proudly displaying a large catfish, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Tina L.
    Tina L.
    Capt Jamison is an experienced and knowledgeable fishing guide. He knew where the fish are, had great equipment to guide us. He was terrific with my grandsons, very patient! We caught a total of 32 fish, not all keepers but we walked away with plenty of our catch to cook and lots of memorable pictures! I highly recommend him and look forward to booking our next trip! Tina
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Sturgeon while fishing on a river, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Amar T.
    Amar T.
    worth every penny. i highley recommend to anyone. capt jamison was super friendly and nice. knew what he was doing and we cought some river monsters
  • A young angler proudly displaying a unique catch on a sunny day at the dock, showcasing the excitement of fishing.
    Lori S.
    Lori S.
    Memory making trip!!!!
  • A neat display of freshly caught Walleye laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    LINDA S.
    LINDA S.
    We caught walleye, sheep head, catfish and bass. Captain Jamison is very knowledgeable about the St Croix river. Very lovely fishing trip! Take the adventure!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Sturgeon caught during a fishing trip on a serene river.
    Carley S.
    Carley S.
    My husband and I had such a great time! Less than an hour, he caught a sturgeon and soon after I did as well. We were very happy that we were able to being that we were told that they weren't biting a lot. Jamison was wonderful in getting to know and talking with him. We highly recommend choosing his guide service. You'll be sure to catch the species of fish that you're looking to target.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Warrior
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
On my sturgeon boat trips we do catch bait with a cast net if you would like to not waste time with that on your trip let me know so I can plan accordingly otherwise if you would like to learn about it let me know as well
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the trip if wanted

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are more then welcome please bring any appropriate life jacket for them
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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