Captain
Tom Briggs

Member since April 2016 Baudette, United States
Background
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!

Hey, I'm Captain Tom Briggs

Baudette, United States
Background
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!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Baudette
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Ken K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Briggs Guide Service

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on July 29, 2025
Our Captain Tom Briggs is very personable and very knowledgeable about Lake of the Woods fishing and the area around the lake....
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Rob S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 1, 2025
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Holly C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Walleye fishing guide 6/10/25-

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 10, 2025
Thank you for taking us out today Tom. You know where to find the fish! We had a good day and enjoyed fishing with you as a...
Holly C. recommends Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods
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Darryle P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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.ย  Made the trip fun, and helped us learn a bit more about...
Darryle P. recommends Briggs Guide Service Lakeofthewoods
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Glenn A.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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.ย  Tom was very helpful, has excellent knowledge of the lake and...
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