Captain
Nathan Fodness

Member since April 2018 Duluth, United States
Background
Captain Nathan Fodness didn't start out as most captains did, living on the sea. Instead, he grew up inland and only discovered his extreme passion for fishing in his early 20's. As he continued fishing more and more, he discovered he would do this professionally and decided to follow his dream. Capt. Nathan's clients are mostly families with children and he's very excited about teaching kids the joys of angling every time they come on board his charter.

Hey, I'm Captain Nathan Fodness

Duluth, United States
Background
Captain Nathan Fodness didn't start out as most captains did, living on the sea. Instead, he grew up inland and only discovered his extreme passion for fishing in his early 20's. As he continued fishing more and more, he discovered he would do this professionally and decided to follow his dream. Capt. Nathan's clients are mostly families with children and he's very excited about teaching kids the joys of angling every time they come on board his charter.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(112 reviews)
Angler's choice
Duluth
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 111 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (126)
Excellent fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Dave C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 20, 2025
The bit started slow but it picked up and we were reeling them in at a good pace. Few doubles evenโ€ฆ.ย  We all relaxed and...
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Greg R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 2025
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...
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Pamela W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time!

VERIFIED   Midweek half day special on June 17, 2025
We enjoyed our time,and we caught some fish! Was happy to bring my husband from Louisiana on Lake Superior. My dad, brother,...
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A grand morning on the big lake

VERIFIED   Midweek half day special on June 18, 2025
It was a real pleasure getting out on Lake Superior with Captain Nathan. We were into lake trout and coho salmon within the...
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Brent K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2025
We went out with our family, which includes 3 teenagers.ย  We had great weather and caught some nice fish.ย  Captain Nathan...
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