Early Riser Charter Fishing 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 Depending on BEST FISHING LOCATION, Bayfield, WI, United States

Early Riser Charter Fishing 

Bayfield, WI, United States
25 ft
3
5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Early Riser Charter Fishing is all about fishing the stunning waters of Duluth, North Shore & South Shore, the Apostle Islands and Chequamegon Bay. With Captain Carl at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands (Over 30 years).

The Boat is trailerable (mobile to the location the fishing experience is most likely to be best) and will save travel time before starting to fish!

These waters are known for Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Walleye, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Smallmouth Bass, and Muskie in the late Fall – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll.

Early Riser Charter Fishing welcomes kids aboard, however check first with Capt. Carl before booking.
Don't forget to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed! Just no sunflower seeds, in shell Peanuts and BANANA's : ) Bring a cooler for your catch.

You'll be welcome aboard a 25' Crestliner, cuddy cabin, Hard top….. with space for 3 passengers (Possible 4 check with Capt. Carl). It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a portapotty/toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

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.

You can't go wrong when you bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing Lake Superior for yourself, with Early Riser Charter Fishing!

Early Riser Charter Fishing is all about fishing the stunning waters of Duluth, North Shore & South Shore, the Apostle Islands and Chequamegon Bay. With Captain Carl at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands (Over 30 years).

The Boat is trailerable (mobile to the location the fishing experience is most likely to be best) and will save travel time before starting to fish!

These waters are known for Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Walleye, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Smallmouth Bass, and Muskie in the late Fall – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll.

Early Riser Charter Fishing welcomes kids aboard, however check first with Capt. Carl before booking.
Don't forget to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed! Just no sunflower seeds, in shell Peanuts and BANANA's : ) Bring a cooler for your catch.

You'll be welcome aboard a 25' Crestliner, cuddy cabin, Hard top….. with space for 3 passengers (Possible 4 check with Capt. Carl). It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a portapotty/toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.

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.

You can't go wrong when you bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing Lake Superior for yourself, with Early Riser Charter Fishing!

Carl Brandt
Captain
Carl Brandt
34 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Walleye
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
+2
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day PM
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Walleye
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
4 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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James Luethi
James Luethi
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
5.0
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First time chartered fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 27, 20253 adults

This was a blast! Started off a little slow for our run, but we caught 3 steelheads and learned a lot on the way. We enjoyed scenic views of the Apostle Islands while we waited for the fish to bite and shared many story with Captain Carl and his first mate who joined us on our voyage! They were very personable and we throughly enjoyed our time being on the boat with them. Would highly recommend, but keep in mind, fish are wild and don’t always cooperate. Hang tight and something will bite!!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Susan Bomier
Susan Bomier
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great half day with Capt Carl
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 20263 adults

We really enjoyed our fishing trip with Capt Carl Brandt. We caught a couple of coho, which he cleaned and bagged for us. Fun morning all around!

Patrick Martin
Patrick Martin
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 20261 adult2 children

Carl Pavlin
Carl Pavlin
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
great trip!!
Full Day Trip on September 20, 20252 adults

carl really put it out ther dor us yesterday. I really appreciate it.

FAQs about Early Riser Charter Fishing

Early Riser Charter Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day PM (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $95 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Early Riser Charter Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Cuddy with door Portapottty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor will allow anchor mode
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Early Riser Charter Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Early Riser Charter Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (St. Louis River Duluth MN)
  • Lake fishing (Lake Superior Duluth, N Shore MN & S Shore WI )
  • Inshore fishing (Chequamegon Bay & Apostle Islands WI)
  • Nearshore fishing (Northshore MN & Southshore WI on Lake Superior)
  • Reef fishing (Chequamegon Bay and Apostle Islands WI)
Early Riser Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Jigging (Include Casting)
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Early Riser Charter Fishing include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Carl Brandt
Carl Brandt
Carl Brandt

Bayfield, Wisconsin, United States

4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since February 2025

Started as a Fishing Guide in Minnesota and Canada in 1973 and moved to Charter Fishing mainly Lake Superior in 1992. Join me for a great fishing adventure!

4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since February 2025

Started as a Fishing Guide in Minnesota and Canada in 1973 and moved to Charter Fishing mainly Lake Superior in 1992. Join me for a great fishing adventure!

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1992
Boat manufacturer
Crestliner
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
I/O
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
St. Louis River Duluth MN
Lake Fishing
Lake Superior Duluth, N Shore MN & S Shore WI
Inshore Fishing
Chequamegon Bay & Apostle Islands WI
Nearshore Fishing
Northshore MN & Southshore WI on Lake Superior
Reef Fishing
Chequamegon Bay and Apostle Islands WI

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Jigging
Include Casting
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Cuddy with door Portapottty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
will allow anchor mode
Outriggers
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Request details regarding age
You keep catch
Processing provided
Catch and release allowed
Depending on Fishing Conditions

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

 Checks

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