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Fishing Trip Overview

Experience Minnesota’s legendary waters with the team at Leisure Outdoor Adventures. Whether you're chasing trophy walleye, going after the thrill of a big muskie, or enjoying a relaxing day catching panfish with family, our professional guides are here to make your day on the water unforgettable.

Booking & Availability

Effective for 2025 Fishing Season and Beyond

We suggest booking online here or calling us at 855-562-4665.

  • Guided trips are reserved in advance and based on availability. Early booking is encouraged, especially during high-demand periods.
  • A deposit is required to hold your date.
  • Your guide will confirm all trip details in advance, including meeting time, location, and any special accommodations requested.

We understand that plans can change. If you need to adjust your booking, we will work with you to reschedule whenever possible. In the rare case of weather-related cancellations or unsafe conditions, your guide will communicate alternative options directly with you.

A person wearing sunglasses and a hoodie holds a large fish proudly while standing on a boat during a guided fishing trip. Another person holding a fishing rod is visible in the background, with a calm lake and forested shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.

Seasonal Availability

Fishing opportunities vary by season and are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Here is a summary of the 2025 Minnesota Open Water Fishing Season to help guide your booking:

Walleye, Northern Pike, and Sauger

  • Open: May 10, 2025 – February 22, 2026

Muskie (Muskellunge)

  • Open: June 7, 2025 – December 1, 2025

Bass (Largemouth & Smallmouth)

  • Catch & Release: May 10 – May 23, 2025

  • Harvest Season: May 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026

Perch, Crappie, Sunfish & Other Panfish

  • Open Year-Round

Additional Resources

For detailed regulations, including size limits and special rules for specific waters, consult the full 2025 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. Additionally, the DNR’s LakeFinder tool provides information on individual lakes, including any special regulations that may apply. All anglers over the age of 15 must have a fishing license no exceptions. 

If you need information on a specific lake or have questions about particular regulations, feel free to ask!

Three men kneel on a wooden dock in front of a small cabin next to Lake Vermillion. A row of freshly caught fish is lined up before them, reflecting their successful outing. Dressed casually in hats and sunglasses, the men are clearly enjoying their fishing trip, a perfect scene for any fishing report.An early season walleye falls to a jig and minnow on the mighty mississippi river in April
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A man and a woman are on a fishing boat in a lake, proudly holding up a large fish they caught during their guided fishing trip. The man is wearing a blue jacket and sunglasses, while the woman sports a gray and white jacket. The sky is partly cloudy, and the water shimmers with vibrant blue-green hues.
Two men aboard a boat hold up their freshly caught fish. The younger man on the left is wearing a red hoodie and sunglasses, while the older man on the right is dressed in a white shirt and hat. They are smiling as they showcase their catches from a guided fishing trip against a backdrop of a serene lake.
Two men are on a boat, enjoying a guided fishing trip. The man in the foreground, wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a light green shirt, is holding up a fish proudly. The man in the background, wearing a red hoodie and sunglasses, is giving a thumbs-up and smiling enthusiastically.
A young boy wearing sunglasses, a life jacket, a hat, and a T-shirt stands in a boat, holding two large fish, one in each hand. He is smiling after an exciting guided fishing trip. The background shows a lake with calm water, grassy shores, and a partially cloudy sky.
A man and a child are on a guided fishing trip, proudly holding a large fish they caught. The man is wearing sunglasses and a cap, while the smiling child also sports a cap. They sit on the boat's seat with fishing equipment provided by the fishing guide service visible in the background.

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Our online booking is super easy! Simply pick your lake, your guide, the date and type of fish. Our expert guides will get you on the fish making amazing memories!
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Current MN Fishing License
Rain Gear (We never believe it is going to rain, but always good to have just in case)
Camera to capture your big fish pictures
Your favorite snacks and beverages
We suggest if you have a younger child 5 years or less and they have a life jacket you prefer them to wear that they bring it along.
Sunscreen

Your guide will handle everything that is fishing related for your fishing adventure. You will be using the finest fishing gear and be fishing out of the nicest boats. All bait, ice, fishing cleaning, and gas is taken care of by the fishing guide.

Your guide will call you 24-36 hours before your trip and arrange the location to meet him. If you are staying on the lake we will almost always arrange to pick you up at the docks and head out from there. If wind is a factor or the guide feels another part of the lake or a different lake is a better option he will arrange that with you.

This really varies on the lake. Depending on where you are wanting to fish, that will dictate the seasonal patterns. When booking your trip, you can get the up to date report as well as what things are looking like. Just remember, typically the fish are always biting somewhere!

In the event of inclement weather, you and your guide will have the final say. More often than not we are able to move the trip around during the day or sit out the storm if we need to in order to finish our fishing trip with you. In the event we have to cancel because of inclement weather, you will not be charged for that trip. If you are staying for a longer period of time, we also encourage clients to reschedule their trip so they can get out on the water. Our guides are excellent when dealing with these conditions and we always make sure our customers feel safe and comfortable.

Absolutely! Clients can keep fish and your guide will fillet and package them for you.

We will fish most anything that swims and that you want to chase. We encourage to communicate what you are looking to do when booking your trip.

SEE WHAT OUR
CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Patrick Carey , Doctor, Australila

My family and I have had the pleasure of fishing with Leisure Outdoor Adventure guides in early season, dog days, late fall and even through the ice. The common denominator in all these adventures through the years has been the experience. This is a first class operation from the moment you book your trip until the last fillet is packed. Information is power in the new world order of modern fishing and LOA has it in spades. From the latest technology inside the boat to the network of guides canvassing the lake, it doesn’t take long to pinpoint areas and techniques that will put fish in the boat. Do yourself a favor and book a trip with these guys. They are great fishermen but even better people!

Nancy Renger

Thanks so much for creating such a fun time for all of us this year again! Words can not express how grateful we are for being able to enjoy the weekend with such a great individual who is such an awesome guide! I am sure my parents will be so thankful as well to be able to enjoy the fish from a Minnesota lake -- I am sure my dad will be smiling! Jonathan is very thankful to have such a nice vacation doing what he likes to do the most -- fishing! We hope we get the opportunity to fish with you again next year !!!

Jeff Day

My son and I have been fishing with Brainerd Lakes Area fishing guide Tim Hanske for several years. Tim has guided us successfully on many different lakes, both open water and ice fishing for Walleyes, Crappies, and Sunfish. He is often spot on figuring out what lake to hit, where the fish, are and a how to put them in the boat. We have had amazing days and days when the fish don't want to bite, but despite what the fish are doing there is always one guarantee, it’s always a day of laughs, learning and good clean fun.
Tim has also become a friend of our family and a gentleman my son looks up to. I would highly recommend Tim Hanske as a very skilled, prepared and personable Minnesota fishing guide.

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