South St. Paul, MN Fishing Trip — October

Your South St. Paul, MN Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

High 61°F / Low 46°F2.2" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species

Walleye

Excellent

Walleye

Various

Northern Pike

Excellent

Northern Pike

Various

Brown Trout

Excellent

Brown Trout

Various

Largemouth Bass

Good

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Rainbow Trout

Good

Rainbow Trout

Various

October Weather in South St. Paul

61°F

Avg High

46°F

Avg Low

2.2"

Rainfall

10

Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

28 Guides Near South St. Paul

No guides are based in South St. Paul, but these guides operate nearby.

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Schroeder's Guiding Service

5(147)Top Rated

Catch monster Muskies on Lake Minnetonka with Schroeder's Guiding Service! Call Gregg Schroeder 952-442-3474.

Waconia, Minnesota

PJtheFishingGuide

Pj’s Guide Services offers customers the exclusive opportunity to catch multiple freshwater species like walleye, bass, muskie and panfish year-round on Lake Minnetonka and surrounding lakes and rivers in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Largemouth BassMuskieWalleye

Wayzata, Minnesota

David Holmes Guiding LLC

Fly fishing guide for Musky and Smallmouth Bass in Southwestern Wisconsin

Smallmouth Bass

Andover, Minnesota

Erickson Guide Service

Our modern ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka have forced air heat, TVs, & underwater cameras. The ultimate ice fishing experience! View rates & book now.

Mound, Minnesota

Larry The Lunker LLC

Larry The Lunker Hoodie, T-Shirt, Beanies, stickers, apparel.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tonka West Guide Service

Ice on lake Minnetonka Tonka is looking pretty good considering how warm it got and all the rain we got on top of that! Currently we are seeing 7 to 10 inches of good ice on the main lake. You will find spots with less ice around shorelines and bridges. You still need to proceed…

Mound, Minnesota

Jasper Guide Services

Our luxury fish houses provide the perfect space for your next ice fishing experience. Contact Dan to reserve your Lake Minnetonka Ice Fishing experience today.

Minnetrista, Minnesota

Croix Boys Guided Adventures

Things to do in St. Croix River: Uncover scenic trails, thrilling water activities, and charming towns for an unforgettable getaway!

Stillwater, Minnesota

Kujawa outdoors

Mississippi River pool 4 walleye fishing charter information.

Lake City, Minnesota

Fish Lake Minnetonka

Mound, Minnesota

Wildwood Float Trips

4.9(12)Top Rated

Give Us A Call Today! 612-801-2710

Monticello, Minnesota

Mighty Musky Fishing Guide Service

Josh Stevenson is a professional fishing guide with over 25 years experience guiding clients for musky, walleye, bass and northern pike.

freshwaterLargemouth BassNorthern Pike

Oakdale, Minnesota

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$910

Estimated total for 2 people

$455

per person

Charter $500

Tip $100

Licenses $60

Food $100

Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

1 / 2

Walleye

Largemouth Bass

Northern Pike

Brown Trout

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
Snacks or lunch
Cooler for your catch
Motion sickness medication (if needed)
Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

Bug spray
Rain gear

Minnesota Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$25

Non-Resident$51

Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Individual and family licenses available. Trout stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Minnesota

Species Regulations

Walleye

Season:Mid-May to Mid-February

Bag Limit:6

Size Limit:Varies by zone and water body; consult regulations

Walleye regulations vary significantly by zone and specific water body. Consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook for details.

Northern Pike

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:3 per day; possession limit of 3

Size Limit:Varies by zone; may have protected slot limits

Size limits vary by zone to protect spawning populations. Consult the Minnesota fishing regulations booklet for specific zone regulations.

Brown Trout

Season:Year-round in some streams; varies by lake

Bag Limit:5 per day (combined with other trout species)

Size Limit:No size limit in most lakes; varies by stream

Some streams have special regulations, including catch-and-release only sections. Check specific regulations for the waterbody.

Largemouth Bass

Season:Late May to Late February

Bag Limit:6

Size Limit:Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: In aggregate, not more than one longer than 17 inches.

Specific regulations may vary by water body; consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook.