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
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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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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Kami R.
Maple Grove, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Nathan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 9, 2023
We had a great time and caught 18 fish during our 8 hour trip. All trout and one salmon. Only negative I can say is that they...
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Susan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2024
Nathan was Great! This was a trip I took my nephews on for a Christmas present and We are actually already booking a second...
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Matthew G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Nathan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain Nathan, everyone caught fish. He did excellent job communicating with us, we had one...
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ASHLEY M.
Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 18, 2023
We had a blast on the boat with Captain Nathan. Boat was clean and well equipped. Weather and water was perfect. We were able...
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Rick R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun time on Lake Superior

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 6, 2024
Captain Fodness did a great with me and my 3 grandsons. 17 Lake trout and Coho Salmon combined in the boat. Several fish chose...
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