Old School Fishing Guide Service 

4.9/5 (6 reviews)
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 17232 County Road 101, Minneapolis, MN 55391, United States

Old School Fishing Guide Service 

4.9/5 (6 reviews)
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17232 County Road 101
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Make the most of your time in Minneapolis and go fishing with Old School Fishing Guide Service. Your guide for the day is Captain Dave, which means you'll tap into their knowledge and experience. He may be old school but uses the latest and best techniques and presentations

These waters are known for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Muskellunge (Musky), Northern Pike, Sunfish, Walleye, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll be dropping lines from a 19' Lund aluminum fishing boat with room for 2 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is not allowed.
Your trip with Old School Fishing Guide Service is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Make the most of your time in Minneapolis and go fishing with Old School Fishing Guide Service. Your guide for the day is Captain Dave, which means you'll tap into their knowledge and experience. He may be old school but uses the latest and best techniques and presentations

These waters are known for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Muskellunge (Musky), Northern Pike, Sunfish, Walleye, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll be dropping lines from a 19' Lund aluminum fishing boat with room for 2 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is not allowed.
Your trip with Old School Fishing Guide Service is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

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Rating

4.9
6 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

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Josh Montague
Josh Montague
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great time on the water!
Half Day Trip - 3:00 PM on May 16, 20262 adults
Had a buddy in from overseas. Wanted to have him catch fish and we caught em, including a nice walleye at dusk.
Response from Captain
May 28, 2026
yes it was..you guys killed it..thank you
Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great morning on the water
Spring crappies on May 16, 20262 adults
Captain Dave was great! Got us on the fish and took great care of us. Will definitely book again!
Reported catch:
Crappie
Northern Pike
Response from Captain
May 17, 2026
thanks it was as good as it gets
Nick Thersidis
Nick Thersidis
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Day With Captain Dave
Spring crappies on April 26, 20262 adults
Awesome day and Dave was very knowledgeable, knew where to cast, and very informative. Paid attention to what we did and gave us pointers. Will definitely go out with him again
Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Response from Captain
April 26, 2026
thank you very much👍
Michael Miller
Michael Miller
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
0
4.7
Verified
Great guide, good fishing
Spring crappies on April 17, 20262 adults
My son and I went out for his birthday. We had a good day on the lake. Dave got us on the fish. Caught a bunch of good sizes crappies and a few bass. It was a good day. We would do it again next time we are in Minnesota.
Response from Captain
May 7, 2026
thank you very much..was a challenging day for sure
Brandon Wolfe
Brandon Wolfe
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Had a Great Time
Half Day Trip - 3:00 PM on April 16, 20262 adults
We had a great time with Dave. He was knowledgeable about spots and bait and we caught a lot of Crappie and Bluegill.
Reported catch:
Crappie
Sunfish
Response from Captain
May 7, 2026
thank very much. was a great day

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
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US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
Spring crappies
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
6 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

All reviews (6)

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Showing 15 of 6 reviews
Josh Montague
Josh Montague
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great time on the water!
Half Day Trip - 3:00 PM on May 16, 20262 adults
Had a buddy in from overseas. Wanted to have him catch fish and we caught em, including a nice walleye at dusk.
Response from Captain
May 28, 2026
yes it was..you guys killed it..thank you
Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great morning on the water
Spring crappies on May 16, 20262 adults
Captain Dave was great! Got us on the fish and took great care of us. Will definitely book again!
Reported catch:
Crappie
Northern Pike
Response from Captain
May 17, 2026
thanks it was as good as it gets
Nick Thersidis
Nick Thersidis
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Day With Captain Dave
Spring crappies on April 26, 20262 adults
Awesome day and Dave was very knowledgeable, knew where to cast, and very informative. Paid attention to what we did and gave us pointers. Will definitely go out with him again
Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Response from Captain
April 26, 2026
thank you very much👍
Michael Miller
Michael Miller
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
0
4.7
Verified
Great guide, good fishing
Spring crappies on April 17, 20262 adults
My son and I went out for his birthday. We had a good day on the lake. Dave got us on the fish. Caught a bunch of good sizes crappies and a few bass. It was a good day. We would do it again next time we are in Minnesota.
Response from Captain
May 7, 2026
thank you very much..was a challenging day for sure
Brandon Wolfe
Brandon Wolfe
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Had a Great Time
Half Day Trip - 3:00 PM on April 16, 20262 adults
We had a great time with Dave. He was knowledgeable about spots and bait and we caught a lot of Crappie and Bluegill.
Reported catch:
Crappie
Sunfish
Response from Captain
May 7, 2026
thank very much. was a great day

FAQs about Old School Fishing Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Lund
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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