Todd Stauffer

Todd Stauffer is the owner and operator of Set The Hook Guide Service, providing guided fishing charters and ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka and surrounding Minnesota waters. A local resident for over 50 years with more than four decades of fishing experience, Todd has operated his guiding business since 2005. He pairs hands-on knowledge of Lake Minnetonka's seasonal patterns, fish movements, and lake structure with a practical approach to guiding anglers of all skill levels.

Previous Experience/History

Todd has fished lakes throughout the local region for over 40 years and has been a local resident for more than half a century. Before transitioning to full-time commercial guiding, he spent over a decade competing on regional tournament circuits, earning two 1st-place finishes and four 3rd-place finishes. In 2005, he retired from tournament competition and founded Set The Hook Guide Service to share his knowledge and time on the water with clients full-time.

• Over 40 years of fishing experience across local waters
• More than 10 years competing on regional tournament circuits
• Founded and operated Set The Hook Guide Service starting in 2005 (20+ years in business)

Highlights of Current Work

As the owner and primary guide of Set The Hook Guide Service, Todd oversees open-water guided trips, corporate outings, and seasonal ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka. His time on the water is focused on staying current with lake patterns and putting clients on active fish. Among his personal angling achievements on Lake Minnetonka is landing a 53-inch muskellunge.

• Guides open-water excursions (4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour trips) and seasonal ice house rentals
• Landed a 53-inch trophy Muskie on Lake Minnetonka
• Tracks seasonal patterns across Lake Minnetonka to guide anglers of all ages

Areas of Expertise

• Lake Minnetonka Fishing: Over 35 years navigating Lake Minnetonka's bays, shorelines, and seasonal structures.
• Multispecies Angling: Targeting regional game fish across changing spring, summer, fall, and winter ice conditions.

Awards

• Tournament Finishes: Earned two 1st-place finishes and four 3rd-place finishes during his 10+ years competing in regional fishing tournaments.

Interests/Fun Facts

• Spending time with family
• Resident of the local community for more than 50 years

Connect with Todd at Set The Hook Guide Service

To get started with Todd and his excellent team, give us a call today. We look forward to showing you the Set The Hook Guide Service difference!