Zup's Guide Service

Zup’s Guide Service, LLC is a Northern Minnesota fishing guide business founded and operated by Scott Zupfer. A lifelong angler with decades of experience, Scott leads personalized trips on Lake Winnibigoshish, Leech Lake, Red Lake, Lake of the Woods, and other regional waters. Trips can target walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch, crappie, smallmouth bass, and sturgeon, with plans tailored to each group’s goals, experience, and preferred pace.

Options include open-water guided fishing, ice fishing packages, a guided waterfowl package, and specialty sturgeon trips. Scott adapts to changing weather, lake conditions, and fish activity, offering instruction for beginners and fishing knowledge for experienced anglers. The service provides the boat, bait, rods, tackle, fuel, and safety equipment; fish cleaning and packaging are also included.

Scott is a U. S. Coast Guard-licensed, fully insured guide.

Zup’s also shares fishing reports for local lakes and information about nearby towns and lodging, helping guests plan a Northern Minnesota fishing outing