Recommended Guides
Multi Species Fishing Guides
Tim Lescarbeau (Bucky)
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Specializing in: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass
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Phone/Text: 218-969-1022
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Email: bestbetbuck@yahoo.com
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Notes: One of the most sought-after walleye guides on Lake Vermilion with over 30 years of experience. He has a great personality, and it's recommended to book in advance.
Brad "Marty" Martinson
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Specializing in: Musky, Walleye, Crappie
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Phone/Text: 218-750-4269
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Notes: Full-time employee at Vermilion Dam Lodge for over 24 years. Specializes in musky with forward-facing sonar and is also excellent for walleye and crappies. Flexible scheduling and a fun personality.
Shawn Novak Guiding
Shawn Novak
Tyler Guiding
Tyler Demenge
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Specializing in: Musky, Walleye, and Crappie
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Phone/Text: 218-390-4640
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Notes: Full-time employee at Vermilion Dam Lodge, Tyler loves fishing Musky at night but is also skilled at catching Walleye and Crappie.
Bob Cords
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Specializing in: Fly Rod Trips
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Phone/Text: 904-528-7745
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Notes: Offers river fly fishing excursions for bass, walleye, pike, and musky on the Vermilion and Little Fork rivers. Provides an exceptional experience on a jet-powered, skinny water boat.
Steve Krasaway
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Specializing in: Walleye
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Phone/Text: 218-213-0579
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Notes: Known as the 'Walleye Hunter,' Steve specializes in walleye and runs a large Lund boat with plenty of space and comfort. Guests consistently provide positive feedback about his fishing expertise.
Rob Bryers
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Specializing in: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass
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Email: rbguide007@gmail.com
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Phone/Text: 218-780-7939
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Notes: An experienced fisherman who runs trips from Vermilion Dam Lodge. Known as an 'Old School' fisherman who doesn’t rely on electronics. A popular guide with guests who enjoy a classic shore lunch.
Bill Nieters
Musky Guides
Luke Ronnestrand
Bob Benson
Dustin Carlson
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Specializing in: Musky
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Phone/Text: 218-464-2379
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Notes: A top musky guide on Lake Vermilion and the St. Louis River near Duluth. Dustin has a reputation for helping guests land musky and is a key guide for the Fall Musky Outing.
Above are professional guides that Vermilion Dam Lodge frequently recommends* to our guests. There are many more guides in the area, we suggest visiting the Lake Vermilion Guide League's website: lakevermilionguidesleague.com
*= Vermilion Dam provides recommendations solely as courtesy for guests as an aid to hiring a guide. VDL is not responsible for any agreement or contract made with these non-vdl staff guides and is providing this information without consideration from the guides. All information is word-of-mouth and from personal comments made by our guests.