I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (112 reviews)
 South Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802, United States

I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (112)
 Angler's Choice
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South Lake Avenue
Duluth, MN, United States

Lake Superior’s name is quite fitting when it comes to fishing, it’s one of the best freshwater fishing grounds in the world, both in size as well as the quality of the fight that the fish provide. The aptly named I’d Rather Be Fishing Charters is keen on showing you exactly why this reputation exists, so join them for an exciting lake adventure!

You will fish from their 32’ flybridge boat, the “Rendezvous II,” manufactured by Trojan. She’s powered by twin Chevy engines, each providing 225 HP of thrust – that allows her to develop a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots, more than respectable for a boat her size on this great lake. She can hold up to 6 anglers fishing at the same time in comfort. The boat was originally built in 1982 and restored in 2015; you get the best of both worlds, all the modern amenities you may wish for combined with the high quality of the boat’s build.

Captain Nathan Fondness will be your guide on this fishing charter. He’ll take you after a variety of local species, such as the Pike, Walleye, Musky, Chinook, and Coho Salmon, as well as the Brown, Lake, and Steelhead Trouts. Light tackle is used exclusively.

Capt. Nathan will take you fishing up to 15 miles offshore, so you should bring adequate clothing. There’s no minimum age for kids on board of I’d Rather Be Fishing Charters. Clients are advised to also bring polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and a waterproof camera. The Rendezvous II is disabled accessible, but the captain asks customers to contact him prior to arriving to work out the details.

If the maximum allowed amount of lake trout is caught, the trip may end earlier as the captain strives to practice ethical fishing and protect wildlife. Once you’ve reached the limit for this species, you’d have to hook many other lake trouts you won’t be able to keep in hopes of catching another species. The rest of the trip can be spent trolling around or sightseeing, or it may conclude earlier; in both cases, the entire balance will be due.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (126)

Excellent fishing
Excellent fishing
Excellent fishing
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

94%

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Showing: 5 of 111 reviews
Dave Cuoco
Dave Cuoco
5.0
Verified
Excellent fishing
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 20, 20254 adults
The bit started slow but it picked up and we were reeling them in at a good pace. Few doubles even…. We all relaxed and took turns reeling in the lake trout some were very nice size. We couldn’t ask for anything better and I think we will have to book another trip. Didn’t disappoint at all. Thanks for a great time we all highly recommend this charter trip without a doubt.
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Greg Rozell
Greg Rozell
5.0
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A Great Day
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 20252 adults
We had the best time caught are limit of trout and caught a King Salmon which made the greater. Nathen was the best got us on the fish enjoyed talking with him very friendly. Thanks so much……..
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Pamela Whittington
Pamela Whittington
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
Midweek half day special on June 17, 20254 adults
We enjoyed our time,and we caught some fish! Was happy to bring my husband from Louisiana on Lake Superior. My dad, brother, my husband and I would definitely do it again!! Thank you Captain Nathan!
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
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Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson
5.0
Verified
Awesome time!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 20254 adults1 child
Caught lots of big fish!!
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David Morley
David Morley
5.0
Verified
A grand morning on the big lake
Midweek half day special on June 18, 20252 adults
It was a real pleasure getting out on Lake Superior with Captain Nathan. We were into lake trout and coho salmon within the first hour, with a steady bite. Great trip!
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Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
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Trip availability and prices

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Midweek half day special
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 14 - Jun 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
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US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Midweek Half Day Special
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Jun 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
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US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 5:45 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 12:20 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:45 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (126)

Excellent fishing
Excellent fishing
Excellent fishing
+123

Angler rating

99
6
3
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

94%

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Showing: 5 of 111 reviews
Dave Cuoco
Dave Cuoco
5.0
Verified
Excellent fishing
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 20, 20254 adults
The bit started slow but it picked up and we were reeling them in at a good pace. Few doubles even…. We all relaxed and took turns reeling in the lake trout some were very nice size. We couldn’t ask for anything better and I think we will have to book another trip. Didn’t disappoint at all. Thanks for a great time we all highly recommend this charter trip without a doubt.
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Greg Rozell
Greg Rozell
5.0
Verified
A Great Day
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 20252 adults
We had the best time caught are limit of trout and caught a King Salmon which made the greater. Nathen was the best got us on the fish enjoyed talking with him very friendly. Thanks so much……..
0
Pamela Whittington
Pamela Whittington
5.0
Verified
Great Time!
Midweek half day special on June 17, 20254 adults
We enjoyed our time,and we caught some fish! Was happy to bring my husband from Louisiana on Lake Superior. My dad, brother, my husband and I would definitely do it again!! Thank you Captain Nathan!
Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
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Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson
5.0
Verified
Awesome time!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 20254 adults1 child
Caught lots of big fish!!
0
David Morley
David Morley
5.0
Verified
A grand morning on the big lake
Midweek half day special on June 18, 20252 adults
It was a real pleasure getting out on Lake Superior with Captain Nathan. We were into lake trout and coho salmon within the first hour, with a steady bite. Great trip!
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Reported catch:
Lake Trout
Coho Salmon
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FAQs about I'd Rather Be Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Trojan
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Chevrolet
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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