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Brian Popehn

January 19, 2026
Trip - on January 19, 2026

Dustin was great, it was -15 degrees outside, with 40 mph gusts. We tried a few spots, he kept my 9 year old entertained for 8 hours, my son was curious why he didn’t fish. He stated because he was there to take care of us, the cold didn’t stop him from putting tip ups out and having a good time, my son managed to catch the most beautiful fish I’ve ever seen, if it wasn’t for his equipment we would’ve never caught it. Highly recommend dustin

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Dustin Monson
Guide DustinReplied on May 12, 2026
Brian Popehn, Thank you! You two were awesome to fish with. I'm already looking forward to our next trip!
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Leslie M

December 28, 2025
Trip - on December 28, 2025

Even in cold, windy conditions with the ice cracking all around, we had an amazing time. The crew was very responsive to what we wanted to experience. Bravo Zulu!

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Dustin Monson
Guide DustinReplied on May 12, 2026
Leslie M, Thank you for the kind words! I try my best regardless of conditions! I'm looking forward to our next trip.
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Mikkel Haugen

October 24, 2025
Trip - on October 24, 2025

Dustin was a great guide. We had a fun day of fishing on Mille Lacs that we caught giant smallmouth bass, walleye, and pike. He was great with my boys and made sure everyone had fun. Thanks!

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Dustin Monson
Guide DustinReplied on October 28, 2025
Thank you Mikkel! Your kids are great and it was fun fishing with you! I'm glad I was able to help make some family memories!
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Jim N

October 24, 2025
Trip - on October 24, 2025

I had an excellent time. As soon as I got in the boat, the Walleye started biting within 10 minutes. One of the best guiding experiences I’ve ever had.

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Greg A

October 18, 2025
Trip - on October 18, 2025

Duston took my 8-year-old grandson and me out on Mille Lacs, and we had a fantastic, productive day on the water. Justin helped teach my grandson how to properly set the hook, fight the fish, and reel them in. He was patient, fun, and great with kids. I’ll definitely be booking more trips with him as our guide in the future!

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John O

October 17, 2025
Trip - on October 17, 2025

We had a fantastic trip with Captain Dustin. Even with windy conditions, he got us on the fish and did a great job moving us between several productive spots during our October evening outing. He was attentive, accommodating, and an excellent captain overall.

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Nick R

August 31, 2025
Trip - on August 31, 2025

We caught a lot of fish and had an amazing time.

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Burke B

July 13, 2025
Trip - on July 13, 2025

Dustin got us on fish immediately, and we stayed on them throughout the trip. He was professional, friendly, and very engaging. I would highly recommend booking a trip with him.

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Anthony R

July 12, 2025
Trip - on July 12, 2025

Captain Dustin is one of the best guides we’ve ever had. He knows the lakes, the techniques, and exactly how to get on the fish. On top of that, he’s a great guy. A definite 10 out of 10 experience!

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Emily A

July 5, 2025
Trip - on July 5, 2025

Great communication throughout, with flexible scheduling to accommodate weather conditions and special requests. Everyone landed a large fish and got some great photos to remember it by!

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Aaron Stegner

April 30, 2025
Trip - on April 30, 2025

Dustin knows his stuff. I chose a spring pan fish trip before walleye opener. He put us right on crappies and sunnies. He was knowledgeable and had all the tech. Highly recommend for Brainerd Lakes fishing!

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Dustin Monson
Guide DustinReplied on April 30, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was great fishing with you!
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Ken Gardzinski

December 24, 2024
Trip - on December 24, 2024

I did an ice fishing trip to help learn more about ice fishing. Dustin is a great guide. He makes sure you understand how to jig and catch the fish and understand what you are seeing on the fish finder/sonar ( Vexillar and Garmin Live Scopes). We caught fish all day; in the warming tent and out hole hopping. He scouted and drilled about 30 different holes thruout the day. Dustin works hard to get you on the fish.

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Dustin Monson
Guide DustinReplied on October 28, 2025
Thank you Ken, it was great fishing with you! I appreciate the kind words!

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Guests fishing with Hawg Hunterz Guide Service consistently highlight the friendly atmosphere, local fishing knowledge, and productive days spent on the waters of the Brainerd Lakes region and Mille Lacs Lake. Many reviews mention successful trips targeting Walleye, Crappie, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch while fishing with Guide Dustin Monson. Families, beginners, and experienced anglers appreciate the personalized approach, advanced Garmin LiveScope technology, and the flexibility to target multiple species throughout the year. As a trusted Brainerd multi species fishing guide, Dustin focuses on helping guests enjoy comfortable, organized, and memorable fishing trips on both open water and ice.


Repeat customers often return for family friendly fishing trips Brainerd MN visitors recommend because of the consistent effort and local expertise provided on every outing. Whether guests are booking affordable guided fishing trips Brainerd Lakes MN anglers enjoy, private fishing guide Mille Lacs Lake experiences, or professional ice fishing guide Brainerd Lakes Minnesota adventures, reviews regularly mention productive fishing locations, quality equipment, and enjoyable time spent on the water. These customer testimonials reflect the reputation Hawg Hunterz Guide Service has built throughout Minnesota’s top fishing destinations. See what others are saying and book your trip today!

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