Captain
Mark Kruger

Member since March 2023 Lake City, United States
Background
Like many fishing guides, I started early in life with the passion of catching various species of fish. In my case, it was spending a lot of time learning different techniques on the Mississippi River and the larger Walleye lakes of Minnesota. For the past 8 years, I've been fishing competitively on the Minnesota Tournament Trail. I dedicate the majority of my time to fishing Walleye and Saugers. I'm a member of the Walleye Searchers of Minnesota and contribute annually to Take-a-Vet Fishing.
Techniques
I like to change my styles of fishing going by the season / water temperature and water flow / Wind direction. Spring fishing is jig fishing and live bait rigging, Early Summer is live bait, casting and trolling crankbaits. Summer is crawler harness and trolling crankbaits. Fall is a mix of things.

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Kruger

Lake City, United States
Background
Like many fishing guides, I started early in life with the passion of catching various species of fish. In my case, it was spending a lot of time learning different techniques on the Mississippi River and the larger Walleye lakes of Minnesota. For the past 8 years, I've been fishing competitively on the Minnesota Tournament Trail. I dedicate the majority of my time to fishing Walleye and Saugers. I'm a member of the Walleye Searchers of Minnesota and contribute annually to Take-a-Vet Fishing.
Techniques
I like to change my styles of fishing going by the season / water temperature and water flow / Wind direction. Spring fishing is jig fishing and live bait rigging, Early Summer is live bait, casting and trolling crankbaits. Summer is crawler harness and trolling crankbaits. Fall is a mix of things.
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Dutch's Fishing Guide Service โ€“ Lake City

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Lake City
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Trips from US $375

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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fantastic weekend
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Great fishing guide
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Bill M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of fish with Mark

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 7, 2025
Captain Mark got us our limit of walleye and sauger.ย  His boat is comfortable and well equipped and has excellent depth/fish...
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Tom M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing guide

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 25, 2025
Mark had a great boat and excellent equipment and knowledge.ย  He was very friendly and patient with me and my son answering...
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Joshua H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a blast

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 6, 2025
Had an awesome time caught our limit and mark was great. I was able to fulfill a check mark on my grandpas bucket list and...
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Robert M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fantastic weekend

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 28, 2025
I had a free weekend while visiting Mayo made better by two days fishing with Mark. Thoroughly enjoyed 2 days on lake pepin...
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Kevin K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great morning on the River

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 29, 2025
If you are thinking about fishing on the Mississippi river and want to get a good idea of how to fish the river, give Dutch...
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