Captain
Ryan Kelly

Member since April 2022 Onamia, United States
Background
Captain Ryan is a full-time fishing guide and accomplished tournament angler. He specializes in Mille Lacs Lake Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie. In winter, he also does Ice fishing trips, available for Big Stone Lake jumbo Perch and Bluegills.
Techniques
Using a variety of light tackle techniques.

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Onamia, United States
Background
Captain Ryan is a full-time fishing guide and accomplished tournament angler. He specializes in Mille Lacs Lake Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie. In winter, he also does Ice fishing trips, available for Big Stone Lake jumbo Perch and Bluegills.
Techniques
Using a variety of light tackle techniques.
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Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Lagoona Guide Service – Mille Lacs

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
Onamia
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Trips from US $700

Lagoona Guide Service – Big Stone

Ortonville
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Greta trip
Great 3 day fishing trip!
Great 3 day fishing trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Elysha G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day – Open Water on July 18, 2026
My dad and brother in law went for an 8 hour trip and had an amazing day. They caught fish all day despite the conditions not...
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Jim B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day – Open Water on August 30, 2025
Had a great day with Captain Ryan. He put us on fish all day and my 8-year old Son was able to catch his first ever Walleye.
Jim B. recommends Lagoona Guide Service – Mille Lacs
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Jeffry C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The guide was great and knowledgeable.

VERIFIED   Full Day – Open Water on August 12, 2025
I recommend this guide service.  The guide is great and knowledgeable.
Jeffry C. recommends Lagoona Guide Service – Mille Lacs
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day – Open Water on July 30, 2025
We booked a full day and we had a great day of fishing!
Jason W. recommends Lagoona Guide Service – Mille Lacs
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Mark J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   Full Day – Open Water on August 22, 2025
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