Your Trusted Lake Minnetonka Fishing Guides & Local Bait Shop
Founded in September 2019, Tonka West Guide Service was built with one mission: to deliver unforgettable fishing trips on Lake Minnetonka for anglers of all skill levels.
Located just 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, we specialize in professional guided fishing trips in Minnetonka, Minnesota, offering year-round, multi-species fishing adventures. Whether you're chasing bass, walleye, northern pike, crappies, or panfish, our experienced guides know how to put you on the bite in every season.
What sets Tonka West apart isn’t just time on the water—it’s decades of experience. Our guides bring over 25+ years of fishing Lake Minnetonka, we understand the patterns, the structure, the seasonal shifts, and most importantly, where to find the fish.
We believe that great trips require great gear. That’s why we provide top-of-the-line equipment on every guided outing—from premium rods and reels to advanced fish finders and underwater cameras. When you step into the boat with us, you’re equipped with the best tools possible to maximize your time on the water.
About Tonka West Outfitter
Your Trusted Lake Minnetonka Fishing Guides & Local Bait Shop
Tonka West is a locally owned bait, gear and guide service, serving the Lake Minnetonka fishing community year-round. As a locally owned business, we care deeply about the Lake Minnetonka community and the anglers who fish here.
Our shop gives anglers access to:
- Quality live bait
- Trusted tackle and gear
- Local fishing knowledge
Because we’re on the lake every day, we know what’s working and we stock our shop with products we personally trust and use.
Lake Minnetonka
Year round fishing Guides to serve the fishing community
Locally Owned
Knowledge and guides who care about your success
Expertise
25+ years of fishing experience on Lake Minnetonka
Local Knowledge. Proven Experience.
Our team brings 25+ years of fishing experience on Lake Minnetonka. We understand seasonal patterns, structure, water clarity changes, and fish behavior better than anyone. When you book with Tonka West, you’re not guessing where the fish are — you’re fishing with local experts who know exactly where to find them.
If you’re searching for:
- Lake Minnetonka fishing guides
- Guided fishing trips near Minneapolis
- Minnesota multi-species fishing trips
- Ice fishing guides in Minnetonka
Book Your Guided Fishing Trip Today and Experience the Best Fishing on Lake Minnetonka
Tonka West Pro Staff
Jason Ortberg
With 26 years of experience on Lake Minnetonka, specialize in walleye fishing and enjoys guiding during the spring season.
Chris Griffin
With 25 years of experience on Lake Minnetonka, I guide for a variety of species based on the season—crappies and walleyes in the spring, bass and pike in the summer, and muskies and walleyes in the fall. Fall is my favorite time on the water.
Keenan Reed
With 15 years of experience on Lake Minnetonka, I specialize in bass and pike, with crappie fishing in the spring. Fall is my favorite season on the water.
