Minnesota Fishing. Guided by Experience.
Experience Minnesota fishing with a guide who knows the water, the technology, and what it takes to put you on fish. From open-water adventures to hard-water crappie fishing, Smith Angling Adventures delivers personalized trips built around you.
More Than a Day on the Water.
With over 30 years of fishing experience and a decade of professional guiding, Smith Angling Adventures is built around one goal: giving you a better day on the water.
Whether you're chasing trophy crappies, learning forward-facing sonar, introducing a young angler to the sport, or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend away, every trip is tailored to your experience and your goals.
We provide the knowledge, equipment, technology, and local experience.
You bring the excitement.
Choose Your Adventure.
Choose from just a few hours on the lake, to an entire weekend of fishing fun.
Get Out. Get on Fish.
A 4–5 hour guided fishing experience that's perfect for anglers looking to maximize their time on the water. Learn new techniques, dial in your electronics, and chase active fish with an experienced guide.
Starting at $275
Make a Day of It.
Spend 8+ hours chasing fish across multiple locations. Full-day trips give us the freedom to move, adapt, and stay on active schools while diving deeper into techniques and technology.
Starting at $500
The Full Fishing Experience.
Turn a fishing trip into a weekend adventure. Fish Friday through Sunday, enjoy comfortable fish-house lodging, and cap off Saturday with a fish fry.
Starting at $900
Built for Better Days on the Water.
30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Decades spent learning Minnesota waters, fish behavior, seasonal patterns, and proven techniques.
PREMIUM EQUIPMENT
Quality rods, tackle, bait, and equipment are provided so you can focus on fishing.
MODERN TECHNOLOGY
Learn how to effectively use Garmin forward-facing sonar and modern fishing electronics.
PERSONALIZED TRIPS
Beginners, experienced anglers, youth fishermen, and technology-focused anglers are all welcome.
Minnesota Winter. Done Right.
Ice fishing doesn't have to mean sitting in one spot waiting for something to happen.
Smith Angling Adventures takes an active approach to hard-water fishing—using modern electronics, mobility, and decades of experience to find and stay on fish.
With a 2025 Ranger XP 1000 equipped with Camso tracks and a heated cab, we can stay mobile, cover water, and keep chasing active schools throughout the day.
Learn More. Catch More.
A guided trip should leave you with more than a photo of the fish you caught.
We love teaching anglers how to better understand fish behavior, presentation, electronics, and forward-facing sonar. Whether you're learning Garmin LiveScope for the first time or trying to take your fishing to the next level, we'll customize the day around what you want to accomplish.