Fishing with Z Guide Service | Zach Hrvol
Vice Chairman of LVGL
Welcome to fishing with Z Guide Service. My name is Zach Hrvol and I have been fishing my entire life. I have been lucky enough to call Lake Vermilion home since 2018. I have spent nearly every day since on the water learning the ins and outs of the lake. I specialize in walleye and smallmouth bass. I am very versatile fisherman so we can use techniques you are familiar with, or we can try something new! May main goal is for you to have fun and memorable experience while fishing here on beautiful lake vermilion. I run a 2026 Lund 2075 Impact, up to date Hummingbird electronics, Garmin livescope, MinnKota trolling motor, and a 225hp Mercury Outboard. I am on the pro staff for Denali Rods and a new member of the Lund Boat Pro staff. I offer 4-hour trips with all bait and tackle provided. Starting in December of 2023, I will be doing guided ice fishing trips on Lake Vermilion. As always, Keep Fishing!
Phone: (218) 404-9200
Email: zhrvoloutdoors@gmail.com
Website: fishingwithz.com
Golden Light Guide Service | Larry Burton
My name is Larry Burton . Golden Light Guide Service. I am a new member of Lake Vermilion Guides League .I join this year2022.I have 30+ years of experience on the big V during the soft water season. I mostly target walleye but I do fish multiple species. Enjoy your time on the water in a 20 foot Lund impact boat equipped with the latest electronics .I provide all of Fishing gear including bait .
Phone: 651-470-8405
Email address lbfishin@live.com
Ashburn Guide Service, LLC | Garrett Ashburn
From the Prairie lakes of West Central Minnesota to the deep cold reservoirs of Wyoming to the Southern most Canadian Shield lake of Vermilion, Garrett Ashburn has fished several different types of walleye waters over the years. With those different waters comes a wide variety of walleye fishing techniques from Pitching and Vertical Jigging, Swimbait, Slip Bobber, Bottom Bouncing, Leadcore and Snap Weight Precision Trolling or good old fashion Lindy rigging.
As a strong advocate for fishing education, he can tailor your outing based on technique that customers would like to learn more about. Also greatly enjoys working with people both young and old that are beginners or new to fishing.
Garrett with his wife and two sons, moved to Northern Minnesota and started fishing Lake Vermilion in 2012. He guides out of a Skeeter WXR2060 with a Yamaha 250HP giving customers a solid deep boat designed for handling big water. Garrett provides all the fishing gear and bait for your trip to give you a fun, comfortable and relaxing time on the water.
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Phone: 218-290-0015
Email: ashburnguideservice@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Ashburn-Guide-Service-Lake-Vermilion-MN-107002587739590/
Patriot Guide Service | Bill Nieters
My name is Bill Nieters and I’m a 3rd generation Cook resident. I grew up fishing Lake Vermilion with my family since the 1960’s and my wife and I have lived on the west end of Lake Vermilion since 2012. I have always enjoyed the challenge of fishing for walleyes both for fun and in many tournaments. For many years I have had the privilege of guiding for the Take a Vet and Take a Kid fishing events and enjoy teaching anyone about this lake.
We will be fishing out of a Ranger 1880MS multi species with a 200hp V8 Mercury ProXS. The boat is equipped with a new model Humminbird Xplore 10”, (3) networked Garmin screens with a couple Livescope transducers, Minnkota Ulterra, and a 15efi pro kicker. My cell phone is 218-780-6013 please call or text.
Email billnieters@proton.me.
Website www.patriotguideserviceoflakevermilion.com
Take a Kid Fishing
Swenson’s Guide Service | Dave Swenson
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Dave has been guiding in NE Minnesota since 1988, including guiding in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. He specialized in walleye and pike fishing while guiding in the BWCA. He has been fishing on Lake Vermilion since 1997 and began guiding on Lake Vermilion in 2000. Dave specializes in muskie, walleye, and northern pike fishing on Lake Vermilion. In 2006 he won the PMMT Muskie Tournament on Lake Vermilion. He has also been featured on TV specials for walleye and muskie fishing on WDIO’s Up North Fishing, Mid-West Outdoors, and Simply Fishing. He guides out of a Lund Pro V with a 175 hp Yamaha and if needed he has all the equipment and tackle for your use.
Web Site: lakevermilionguide.com Phone: 218-750-1445 Email: muskyguide@yahoo.com |
Membership in the Lake Vermilion Guides League
Membership in the Lake Vermilion Guides League is a huge commitment! We demand a great deal from one another on, and off the water. Each year we spend countless hours organizing and participating in what we feel are two highly worthwhile and deserving endeavors. The “Lets Take a Kid Fishing Event” and our “Military Veterans Fishing Day”.DNR statistics from across the country show that youth participation in fishing is at a downward trend. Even in Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, fewer and fewer young people are being introduced to this awesome outdoor experience. The LVGL and other area stakeholders strive to be part of the solution by offering a summer take a kid fishing event. For many of these kids it is their only opportunity to experience the joys of fishing, and is a highly anticipated event! Our goals are to expand these experiences by becoming more involved in the classroom, and reestablishing our winter kids fishing event. With your help we can make this happen!Here at the Lake Vermilion Guides League we understand that freedom isn’t free and appreciate the sacrifices the men and women of our Armed services have made for our country. Each year we host a military veterans fishing day to honor these fine individuals. A day of fishing and camaraderie is followed by an award ceremony, live music, and a tasty shore lunch. We would dearly like to be able to reach out to more and more of these most deserving military veterans.Of course it takes funding to support these fine endeavors which has been a continued challenge. We live in a generous but small community where funding through raffles has become increasingly more difficult. Simply put, we are having to go back to the same well, way too often.As a 501–3 C nonprofit we cannot accept advertising dollars. What we can do, is recognize businesses and individuals that donate to either of our events with a partnership donation level on our webpage. The levels are based on cash and “in-kind” donations and purely volunteer. Your company logo and contact information will be displayed at your particular level and your cash donations are tax deductible. At the end of the year we will send documentation acknowledging your contribution. Please donate online or send checks to:LVGL
PO Box 748
Tower, MN. 55790
On the memo portion on your check please designate between “Kid Event” “Vets Event” or “Area of Most Need”.The Lake Vermilion Guides League sincerely hopes that our partnership donation program allows us to continue mentor future anglers of our community and honor those military veterans that have given so much to us in the past! Please get involved today!Thanks! Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides League.
Denny’s Guide Service | Denny Van de Linde
Over the years I have belonged to many fishing organizations and I am one of the charter members of the Lake Vermilion Guides Leage.
For years I have been in many projects that were community oriented, with the conservation department and educating the young and old (something that I have a passion for and enjoy).
I have fished Lake Vermilion since I was a young man, and as a full-time guide since 2003. If you require more than my services for a large group, I will supply guides from the Lake Vermilion Guides Leage, to make sure that your visit to Lake Vermilion is more memorable. I fish all species but my main target is Walleyes.
Comfort on the water — I have a 18’6″ Tournament Pro Alumacraft boat with a 175 hp Suzuki outboard and a 9.9 hp Suzuki kicker, on the bow a Minnkota Terrova trolling motor and all Lowrance electronics. All Bait and tackle are provided. I book 4, 6, or 8 hour trips.
Phone: 218-666-2910, if I am on the water you can leave a message with my wife, Sue.
E-mail: dennysuevande@yahoo.com
Vermilion Walleye Hunter Guide Service LLC | Steve Krasaway
Kick off your Lake Vermilion trip the right way with Steve Krasaway–the Vermilion Walleye Hunter. Many quests book Steve on the first day of their vacation to learn the current bite, explore the lake, and get dialed in for the rest of their stay. Whether you’re new to fishing or a seasoned angler, Steve makes your time on the water fun, productive, and unforgettable.
Steve has spent his life fishing Lake Vermilion and has had a cabin on the lake for the past 25 years. He guides all year and is proud to be the 2023 City Auto Glass Walleye Classic Champion. As a top walleye guide, he combines local knowledge with cutting-edge technology like Garmin Livescope, giving you real-time insight into fish location and behavior.
You’ll fish from a clean, comfortable 18 foot Lund boat powered by a Mercury complete with a full windshield-a must-have for staying warm and dry on chilly days.
Walleye is his focus, but if you’re interested in bass or crappies–especially in May or June–Steve is happy to tailor the day. And you never know what might show up: perch, muskies, and bonus bites often surprise anglers when they least expect it.
Looking for the full Vermilion experience? Don’t miss Steve’s boat-access shore lunch-fresh caught walleyes cooked over and open fire-northwoods-style.
Rods, bait, and fish cleaning are included-just bring your enthusiasm and a little luck.
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Phone: call or text 218-213-0579
Email: vermilionwalleyehunter@gmail.com
Website: www.vermilionwalleyehunter.com
Cliff’s Guide Service | Cliff Wagenbach
Original charter member of the Lake Vermilion Guides League
Age: 78
Married 56 years to his wife Jean. They have two sons, Cliff Jr. and Coby.
Moved to Tower in 1957 at the age of 10 and has been an admitted walleye addict ever since he caught his first walleye that spring! Cliff has been guiding clients to walleyes on Lake Vermilion for 20 plus years. 10 of those years being part time between shifts while working 30 years for LTV Steel. He has been a full time professional guide since he retired in 2001 and now averages 100 plus trips a summer.
Cliff’s most enjoyable part of guiding is being able to take clients of all ages out for an enjoyable day of fishing and teaching them how to catch walleyes and then seeing them at a later date and have them say that their ability to catch walleyes has been greatly improved because of their guided trip with him.
Phone: 218-753-2005
E-mail: cwagenbach@live.com
Website: www.cliffsguideservice-lakevermilion.com
Mike’s Guide Service | Mike Estrin
Chairman of The Lake Vermilion Guides League
I grew up fishing on the many lakes of Minnesota and was “hooked” on this sport at an early age. In 1993 I fished Lake Vermilion for the first time, and it instantly became my lake of choice. I have had the privilege to take my wife, kids, family, friends, relatives and, now, grandkids fishing on this beautiful lake over the years. I have enjoyed participating in the City Glass Walleye Tournament for many years, placing in the top 10 several times. I specialize in walleye but also enjoy finding the many other species Vermilion has to offer. Cook, Minnesota has been my home since 2011, when I officially became a fishing guide. My goal as a guide is to teach fishing techniques and knowledge about the lake to anglers of any age which they can take with them and, of course, to land as many fish as possible and have a memorable experience on Lake Vermilion. I fish from a spacious 2017 Triton 216 Fish Hunter powered by a 350 Mercury Verado with all the latest equipment.
Phone: 218-666-6054 Cell
E-mail: mikesguideservice79@gmail.com
Website: mikesguidefishing.com