GUIDED FISHING TRIPS
FISH SMARTER, LEARN THE WATER
A GUIDED LIVESCOPE EXPERIENCE
Fishing with a guide at Pine Cliff Lodge is about more than just finding fish—it’s about understanding them.
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Using LiveScope sonar, you’ll see fish in real time and learn how they move, react, and respond to different lures and presentations. Watching fish follow, commit, or turn away is one of the fastest ways to understand fish behavior—and it’s genuinely fun to experience.
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BIG SANDY LAKE - HALF DAY GUIDED
Learning-focused | Pattern-driven | Catch-and-release for select species
Ideal for anglers looking to better understand Big Sandy Lake’s seasonal patterns, especially for species like lake trout and whitefish, which can be notoriously finicky.
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Please note: Walleye and crappie are catch-and-release only on Big Sandy Lake. To harvest walleye or crappie, please see our Satellite Lakes guided trips below.
Species focus:
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Lake Trout (catch-and-release)
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Whitefish
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Smallmouth Bass (catch-and-release)
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Northern Pike​​
What's included:
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Half-day guided excursion (4 hours | up to 2 anglers)
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20′ Lund Alaskan boat equipped with LiveScope sonar
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Rods, reels, and tackle provided
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Guide’s choice of species (season-dependent) or your preferred target
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Fish cleaning included for pike, perch, or whitefish
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Catch-and-release for smallmouth, walleye, and lake trout
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RATE
$400 USD + 13% tax
Suggested gratuity for your guide: 15–20%
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Roy Steele
"We’ve fished Big Sandy for years but had not yet dialed in the lake trout - we learned techniques we used all week and landed multiple trophy lake trout and whitefish.
SATELLITE LAKES – HALF DAY GUIDED
Species-focused | Harvest permitted | Technique-driven
Target walleye & crappie here — harvesting allowed. These species are catch-and-release on Big Sandy Lake.
Ideal for anglers hoping to target walleye or crappie while learning species-specific patterns and how to use LiveScope sonar on nearby lakes. These guided excursions take place on remote satellite lakes with abundant populations available for harvest.
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Satellite lake trips are a great complement to your stay on Big Sandy Lake, offering both education and excellent table fare. Techniques learned on these lakes often translate back to Big Sandy for other species.
Species focus:
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Walleye
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Crappie
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Please note: These species are catch-and-release only for guests on Big Sandy Lake to grow trophy populations. These species are targeted on satellite lakes exclusively through guided excursions.
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What's included:
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Half-day guided excursion (4 hours | up to 2 anglers)
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20′ Lund Alaskan boat equipped with LiveScope sonar
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Rods, reels, and tackle provided
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Transportation to lake (15-45 minute commute depending on destination lake)
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Species-specific instruction and pattern development
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Fish cleaning included
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RATE
$400 USD + 13% tax
Suggested gratuity for your guide: 15–20%
"We booked a walleye trip on a satellite lake and it was the highlight of our trip. Spacious boat and expert guide made it an incredible trip. It was the perfect mix of learning and results. And we went home with a delicious fish dinner."
— Dennis Jones
"The crappie fishing was unreal! We had our limit in about 15 minutes, stopped for snacks, and then caught and released about 30 more. I couldn't believe the average size."
— John Erickson
