ABOUT US

After my years of service in the Marine Corps I really needing to find something I enjoyed spending my free time on. I bought a boat and started to enjoy fishing on a deeper level, mainly for muskie and trout. I was never a fan of anything winter until I discovered sight fishing for trout through the ice.  Its a must try! Now fishing is my favorite pastime, if you ask my family or friends they would say I cannot travel anywhere without a fishing rod, whereas I do not see a problem with that at all! I have gotten to fish for, and catch many different species around the world with little more than a collapsible back pack rod and whatever I can scrounge as bait. This has given me some great memories catching Bonefish, Spiney Dogfish Shark, Cownose Stingray, Rooster Fish, Yellowfin and Albacore Tuna, Yellow Jack, Muskie, Catfish and many types of Trout.   

"To share my passion and knowledge of the outdoors." 

Evergreen Outfitting is a veteran and family owned business centrally located in Royalton MN. Our small business consists of Benjamin (the founder and main contact), Amanda (my wife) and our son Gavin. Found on the beautiful Platte River, we offer kayak and canoe trip rentals as well as many guided fishing trips.

Our main goal of starting this adventure was to share our love and passion of the outdoors; and hopefully some knowledge. I (Ben) grew up in Waite Park, MN between the Sauk River and Quarry Park Nature Preserve. I fished them heavily for trout and bass during my teen years. The Platte River has always been another favorite of mine since high school for smallmouth bass. Now that my family lives on the Platte River I hope to share that "Tom Sawyer" feeling while you enjoy a peaceful river experience. 

Overall Evergreen Outfitting is a way I can share some of my knowledge while getting to do something I love. Being able to see the excitement in a young kids face when they catch their first fish, or any fish is an unexplainable feeling. Even as adults we still harbor that same excitement whether its catching a new personal best or learning a new trick of the trade. Teaching a person to fish is a gift that last a lifetime and I am fortunate to be able to share in that excitement. 

When you fish with me, you are guaranteed to get one of the most professional, courteous and knowledgeable sight fishing guides in the industry. I absolutely love my job and I enjoy meeting new people and sharing everything I have learned through years of being on the water and woods.  I have heard horror stories of people booking with a guide and getting yelled at or belittled for not doing something right. That is the last thing you can expect when you book with me. This is supposed to be a fun, relaxing and educational experience. I have the patience and will take the time to work with you to make you a more well-rounded angler. One thing I can guarantee is that I will work hard for you from the time you step on the ice or my boat until the very last cast. I look forward to fishing with you!