Happy Hooker Charters – 5 Star Hooker
Happy Hooker Charters – 5 Star Hooker
Happy Hooker Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Duluth. With Captain Matt at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Lake Trout, Salmon, Walleye, and whatever else is biting. Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your fishing machine for the day is the 5 Star Hooker, a 32' Marinette cuddy cabin with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Matt will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
And that's it! Your fishing trip with Happy Hooker Charters is just a click away.
Happy Hooker Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Duluth. With Captain Matt at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Lake Trout, Salmon, Walleye, and whatever else is biting. Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your fishing machine for the day is the 5 Star Hooker, a 32' Marinette cuddy cabin with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Matt will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
And that's it! Your fishing trip with Happy Hooker Charters is just a click away.
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Customer reviews
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Anglers' gallery (20)
Reviews (10)
Jay Xiong5.0VerifiedNewAmazing fishing trip!
5 Hour Trip on September 27, 2026 • 6 adults2nd time booking with matt. Still an awesome experice! would highly recommend!
Catfish Colt5.0VerifiedFishing with Matt
8 Hour Trip on July 19, 2026 • 2 adultsI did an 8hr trip alone and the guys made me feel at home from the fishing to the jokes ! Everything was top tier we limited on walleyes before 9am and grinded on the lake trout and limited too I'll definitely be back ☆☆☆☆☆
Ryan RayhonsRepeat angler5.0Verified5 stars for 5 star hooker
5 Hour Trip on August 5, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenGreat trip, we caught many large lake trout and a handful of beautiful walleyes. Captain Matt and mate Chad we friendly and put us right on the fish.
- Jim Siewert4.7Verified
Great Trip!
8 Hour Trip on August 18, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Massie and Chad were awesome! All around great guys and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone and my son and I i are already looking forward to our next trip!!
Kristen Jensen4.7Verifiedgreat starter trip!
5 Hour Trip on July 28, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Matt and Chad were a great team and had a nice visit with them. We caught five lake trout and one walleye. It was super foggy, but the crew can’t control the weather! Nice guys, very chill.
Christopher McbrideRepeat angler4.7VerifiedLimited-out in July
5 Hour Trip - 12:15 PM on July 17, 2024 • 2 adultsI grew up in Duluth, but I never really fished the big lake. We went out today and tied into a bunch of 3-5# Lakers. It was a lot of fun and exceeded expectations. I hope Matt gives me a call when the bite is on!
Robert Starz5.0Verifiedcaught plenty of fish! could have easier communication about location/directions to get there
5 Hour Trip - 12:15 PM on July 24, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childcaught plenty of salmon and finished early even though we were under the limit.
Blake Bistodeau5.0VerifiedFishing with Matt
5 Hour Trip - 12:15 PM on August 26, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
Yupheng Moua5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
5 Hour Trip on August 9, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children
Jenna Gilbert5.0VerifiedFun experience!
5 Hour Trip - 12:15 PM on July 19, 2024 • 5 adultsWe had a fun teambuilding experience out on Lake Superior. We caught King Salmon and Lake Trout. Great day and perfect weather out on the lake. Nice crew!
Rating
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All reviews (10)
2nd time booking with matt. Still an awesome experice! would highly recommend!
I did an 8hr trip alone and the guys made me feel at home from the fishing to the jokes ! Everything was top tier we limited on walleyes before 9am and grinded on the lake trout and limited too I'll definitely be back ☆☆☆☆☆
Fun fishing with you Cody!
Great trip, we caught many large lake trout and a handful of beautiful walleyes. Captain Matt and mate Chad we friendly and put us right on the fish.
Thank you Ryan and your family for joining us for a great morning on the lake!
Captain Massie and Chad were awesome! All around great guys and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone and my son and I i are already looking forward to our next trip!!
We look forward to fishing with you again someday!
Captain Matt and Chad were a great team and had a nice visit with them. We caught five lake trout and one walleye. It was super foggy, but the crew can’t control the weather! Nice guys, very chill.
It was vey nice having you both! we caught six lake trout, which is your limit.
FAQs about Happy Hooker Charters – 5 Star Hooker
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip - 12:15 PM (5 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Bottled water)
- First mate
- River fishing
- Lake fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Trolling
- Lake Trout
- Salmon
- Walleye
Your captain
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Native to the Duluth area. Started fishing Lake Superior as a teenager with local friends. Then began charter fishing in 2010.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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