Captain
Joe Pucel

Member since March 2025 Minneapolis, United States
Background
Driven by years of tournament angling and time on the water, I am determined to provide a top-of-the-line experience for you on Lake Minnetonka, based in Wayzata, Minnesota. I know how important it is for people to catch some fish!
Techniques
Casting and Spinning techniques

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Pucel

Minneapolis, United States
Background
Driven by years of tournament angling and time on the water, I am determined to provide a top-of-the-line experience for you on Lake Minnetonka, based in Wayzata, Minnesota. I know how important it is for people to catch some fish!
Techniques
Casting and Spinning techniques
8
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Hooked on Tonka

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Minneapolis
Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
Daddy and son fishing
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Daddy and son fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Matthew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025
Joe put us on the fish!ย  Both my 15 y/o son and I each caught 7+ (we stopped counting) largemouth in four hours. Also caught...
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Sheena K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lots of fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on June 26, 2025
Joe did a great job taking us around the lake, having poles set up, and bringing us to areas with fish. We all caught numerous...
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Emily W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (Evening) on August 13, 2025
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Chad M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on July 15, 2025
Captain was very knowledgeable and accommodating.ย  And knew where the fish were.ย  Had a blast
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Tatiesca R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Daddy and son fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Evening) on July 7, 2025
a very happy experience, Joe is a great fisherman and a great host
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