image of jeff sundin You’re in for a real treat when you book a fishing trip with veteran guide Jeff Sundin.

With a long standing reputation for providing customers with fabulous Minnesota fishing experiences. Sundin's 40 years of experience as a full-time, professional guide has not only earned him the WCCO TV Best Of Minnesota viewer's choce poll, rating him as Minnesota's Best Fishing Guide, but in 2023, also landed him a spot in the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame.

Covering a huge swath of territory in north central Minnesota, his service area includes hundreds of lakes of every shape and size. Along with moderately sized lakes like Bowstring, Big Sandy, Bemidji and Pokegama, Sundin also provides service on famous walleye fishing destinations like Leech Lake, Winnibigoshish, Cass and Upper Red Lake.

Walleye are the most popular target species for his guests, but Jeff's expertise as a multi-species angler allows him to provide charters for every species that swims in northern Minnesota waters. He's well versed on a variety of techniques and he can take you fishing for Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Panfish on dozens of small waters as well.


Jeff's Current Fishing Reports August 25, 2026

image links to the fishing reports overview page"There is a strong algae bloom going on right now and water clarity is low when compared to mid-summer readings. The Secchi disk readings on Sunday ranged from 7 to 8 feet deep depending on the lake location where they were taken. The decreased water clarity has helped make it easier for anglers to approach schools of fish. At the same time, strong algae blooms encourage fish to move away from deep water where oxygen levels are decreasing.

Walleyes are now showing up in greater numbers along shoreline breaks and spread across the lakes sprawling flats. There are recurring stories of improved walleye fishing action and perch, pike and crappies are beginning to show up in classic early fall spots. Steep breaklines that bridge the gap between patches of shallow vegetation and deep water. Best fishing depths range from 8 feet on the shallow side, down to about 16 feet at the base of the breaklines.

Both the lake and the fish are doing what they can to satisfy anglers. Now all we need is a little extra cooperation from ..." Read >> More Current Fishing Reports


image of fishing guide jeff sundin"I want to be your Minnesota Fishing Guide! Let me take you on a guided fishing trip for memories that will last a lifetime." Jeff Sundin

Northern Minnesota is the perfect destination for your next fishing vacation. It's a multi-tasker's dream come true!

We can fish for Walleye, go after Crappies, or maybe catch Perch, Northern Pike, Bass and Panfish. They are all available within easy reach of the Grand Rapids area!

Nobody has more experience, no one works harder and nobody has more fun fishing than Jeff Sundin.

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Jeff Sundin is a full time, professional fishing guide, outdoor writer and photographer. Book Jeff for guided fishing trips, for fishing seminars, fishing promotions and media events. Click here >> learn more about Jeff Sundin.

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