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Zup’s Guide Service, LLC

Zup’s Guide Service is your trusted Northern MN fishing guide for safe and productive days on the water. Whether you are an experienced angler or fishing for the first time, Scott Zupfer builds the day around your group.

For example, Scott guides Lake Winnibigoshish, Leech Lake, Red Lake, Lake of the Woods, and other proven Northern Minnesota waters. As a result, you can target walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch, crappies, smallmouth bass, and sturgeon.

Northern MN Fishing Guide Trips Built Around You

Most importantly, every trip is shaped around your group, target species, and preferred pace. You can chase a trophy, fill the freezer, or enjoy a relaxed family outing.

In addition, Scott provides the boat, bait, rods, tackle, safety gear, and fish cleaning. As a result, you can focus on fishing and enjoying the day.

Before your trip, review the current Minnesota fishing regulations. Also, make sure your fishing license is ready for the waters you plan to fish.

Because Scott has spent decades on these lakes, each outing starts with a clear plan. However, he can quickly adjust when weather, fish movement, or your goals change.

In fact, many guests return because the experience feels personal from start to finish. Therefore, contact Scott today and start planning a guided fishing trip worth remembering.

U.S. Coast Guard LicensedFully InsuredLocally Trusted

About

Meet Your Northern Minnesota Fishing Guide

Scott Zupfer of Zup's Guide Service holding a walleye after a Northern Minnesota guided fishing trip — Scott Zupfer, founder of Zup’s Guide Service, brings decades of experience and a lifelong passion for fishing to every guided trip.

Scott Zupfer began fishing at age five. Since then, the sport has shaped his life, career, and connection to Northern Minnesota.

Over time, Scott built his skills through years on the water and competitive tournament fishing. As a result, his record now includes eight first-place finishes and more than thirty top-ten finishes.

Northern Minnesota Fishing Experience With a Personal Approach

After earning a strong local reputation, Scott founded Zup’s Guide Service so more people could enjoy the excitement and success he found on these lakes.

Today, Scott is a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed and fully insured guide. In addition, he leads trips on Lake Winnie, Leech Lake, Red Lake, Lake of the Woods, and other northern waters.

Most importantly, Scott brings patience and clear instruction to every outing. He listens to your goals, explains what is happening, and keeps the trip comfortable.

Because every group is different, he adjusts the pace and plan throughout the day. Meanwhile, new anglers receive helpful guidance, while experienced anglers can focus on advanced patterns and proven locations.

In addition, Scott supplies premium rods, tackle, quality bait, fuel, and safety equipment. Fish cleaning and packaging are also included, so your trip stays simple.

Finally, bring weather-ready clothing, food, drinks, and a valid license. Then arrive ready to enjoy a true Northern Minnesota fishing experience.

Our Mission Is Simple

Slay Fish and Have a Good Time Doing It.

Above all, a guided fishing trip should feel prepared, personal, and fun. Therefore, Scott combines decades of Northern Minnesota experience with an easygoing approach that keeps every angler comfortable and involved.

Your Northern MN Fishing Trip, Your Pace

First, Scott shapes the trip around your group, target species, experience level, and goals. Then fish hard, slow it down, ask questions, or simply enjoy the water.

Northern Minnesota Fishing Knowledge

However, weather, fish movement, and lake conditions change. Therefore, Scott reads the water and adjusts the plan so your group stays on the strongest opportunity.

Ready When You Arrive

Meanwhile, Scott handles the boat, bait, rods, tackle, safety equipment, and fish cleaning. As a result, you only need your license, weather-ready clothing, food, and a sense of adventure.

The Zup’s Promise: Professional preparation, clear guidance, and a relaxed day worth remembering.

Plan Less. Fish More.

Book a Northern MN Fishing Guide

To begin, tell Scott who is coming, what you want to catch, and the dates that work for you. Then he will help choose the right water and build a trip around your group.