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Duluth Fishing Charters

9 charter captains and guides fishing from Duluth, Superior and Two Harbors, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Duluth fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Get The Net (Action Fishing Duluth)

Harbor Cove Marina, 1033 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN 55802

Capt. Brad36 ft Tiara 3600 "Get The Net"

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Lake

Targets: Walleye, Lake trout, Brown trout, Steelhead, Salmon

(218) 355-8540Website

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Happy Hooker Charters

Waterfront Plaza Marina, Duluth, MN

Six 32.5 ft Marinette cruisers (Hooker Too, Treble Hook, Happy Hooker, Hooker IV, Five Star Hooker, Nauti Hooker)Up to 6 guests

Lake

Targets: Lake trout, Coho salmon, Walleye

Half day (5 hr), 1-4 persons $600Full day (8 hr), 1-4 persons $900Each additional person $75
(218) 310-7636Website

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Heading north? Lake of the Woods, Canada.

Today on the water

Conditions in Duluth right now

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Live from NOAA station 9099064, the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Duluth.

Seasons and what is biting: Duluth fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Duluth, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Coho salmon
Chinook salmon
Walleye
Lake trout
Brown trout
Steelhead

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: anglermanagementduluth.com, lakesuperiorfishing.net, superiorpursuits.com, duluthcharterfishing.com.

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Fishing in Duluth: local notes

Minnesota anglers fishing Lake Superior for trout/salmon need a trout stamp; a 24-hour Minnesota license includes the trout stamp.

Source: actionfishingduluth.com

On the St. Louis River, waters downstream of the Minnesota Highway 23 bridge are governed by Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary water rules rather than inland Minnesota rules.

Source: dnr.state.mn.us

Several Duluth charters dock in the Canal Park / Minnesota Slip area next to the Aerial Lift Bridge ship canal (Harbor Cove Marina, Waterfront Plaza Marina, Minnesota Slip).

Source: visitduluth.com

Knife River Marina, about 13 miles up the North Shore from Duluth and 7 miles from Two Harbors, is another charter departure point.

Source: exploreminnesota.com

Duluth-area trolling for lake trout often happens close to shore; one captain reports typically fishing within 5 miles of Duluth.

Source: superiorpursuits.com

Questions

Duluth fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Duluth?

We list 9 charter captains and guides fishing from Duluth, Superior and Two Harbors, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Duluth?

1 of the 9 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Duluth?

The species Duluth captains list most often are Walleye, Lake trout, Salmon, Coho salmon, Brown trout and Steelhead.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Minnesota?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Minnesota resident annual license is $25 and a nonresident annual license $51. Minnesota fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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