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James Hall
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James Hall

Knife River, United States
10+ reviews
I've been fishing since I could walk. I got into fishing Lake Superior fishing 20 years ago shore casting, then small boat trolling, then ice fishing, and finally into the bigger boat. I'm a total fishing addict.

Charter

Rating

5.0
21 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (21)

Showing 1 – 5 of 21 reviews
  • Ethan Wilensky-lanford
    Ethan Wilensky-lanford
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great guy, great time!

    Half Day Charter - 11:00 AM • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had an absolute blast with James. Authentic, fun captain to spend time with. Super knowledgeable about the lake and the fisheries. Learned a ton, caught six bike lake trout without driving a ton. Beautiful day on the water, core memory for my 9 year old son. Cannot recommend highly enough!

    Response from Captain

    Hey Ethan! It was a blast having you out. Glad you could make some memories for the fam.

  • Nick Johnson
    Nick Johnson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning of fishing

    Half Day Charter • 3 adults

    James is an awesome guide and captain! The Knife River Marina is easy to negotiate and close to beuatiful shoreline. We had a wonderful family day!

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Nice to have you out Nick! You guys are always welcome back. Hit me up next time you head up to Camp!

  • Russ Slifer
    Russ Slifer
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on Superior

    Full Day Excursion (8 hours) • 4 adults

    Wonderful day on the lake. Lots of Lake Trout and a Coho. Captain James made the trip fun, informative and successful.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Russ. It was an ideal trip with good weather, great company and fish biting.

  • Dave Hasgrasponreality
    Dave Hasgrasponreality
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with James

    3/4 Day Charter (AM) • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain James was an excellant host and guide. Very knowledgeable, personable and just a great guy.

    Reported catch:
    Lake Trout
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you David! glad to you you out to catch fish and make some memories.

  • Laicy Erickson
    Laicy Erickson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Half Day Charter • 5 adults • 1 child

    Excellent captain that put us on the fish right away!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Laicy!

Real catches shared by our community

  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Lake Trout aboard a fishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a serene day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Fishing was slow for a few days as the water temps rose, then fell. 2 days of stability and the bite was on today. Good mix of lake trout, king and coho salmon, and even a walleye. This monster measured 37"x 23.5" esitmated 25#!
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    Angler proudly holding a large spotted fish aboard a fishing boat on calm open water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Jodi B.
    Jodi B.
    James was very knowledgeable and nice guy. Caught one fish and lost two.
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    Angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    James D.
    James D.
    We had a great time and quickly got on the fish! Captain James did everything to make sure the trip went as smooth as possible. He was very informed on where to go, and made sure we knew what to do to get to our count. Could not have asked for a better day out!
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    Angler proudly displaying a sizable Lake Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Robert C.
    Robert C.
    I booked a charter with Captain James for the day before my wedding to try my luck on Lake Superior for the third time. It was by far the best experience I’ve ever had on a charter trip. James was easy to get along with, explained what we were doing and why, gave tips on fishing, and put us on both numbers and trophy fish. The pictures say it all but I finally have a charter experience under my belt with the photo everyone hopes for, loads of fish and a bunch of bros smiling ear to ear cuz of the big ones.
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Cari V.
    Cari V.
    We had such a fun morning! So much so we're booking another with James for next summer!
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    A variety of smoked fish fillets arranged on a grill, showcasing a delicious preparation method for freshly caught fish.
    Juerg T.
    Juerg T.
    We faced difficult water conditions on the morning of our trip (significant drop in water temperature). James lived up to the challenge and got us into king salmon and lake trout. We filled our cooler! Back home we fired up the smoker and followed the recipe from James' web page. This was the best smoked fish fillets we ever had!
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    An angler proudly displaying a large Lake Trout while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the serene fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Steven A.
    Steven A.
    Captain James, We want to thank you again for an excellent outing and adventure on Lake Superior last Thursday. The weather- superb. The fishing- excellent. Your skill and experience- remarkable. You put us on some nice fish. This was one of the highlights of our vacation. 1000 thanks from the Johnson family.
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    Family group posing on a marina dock with multiple salmon displayed on a wooden catch board beside docked boats.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    James (Jim) S.
    James (Jim) S.
    Thanks for a great day James. So good with the kids as well as adults. The “Google Pin” was perfect for finding the Marina. Loved that there wasn’t. A long ride to the fish. Fish were right outside the marina. So, a 4-hour trip was 3:45 of fishing. Thanks James and we’ll be back!
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingDuluth, MN
    Adult angler proudly holding a large spotted northern pike aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lake Trout
    Kelly G.
    Kelly G.
    Captain James did an Outstanding job with our party of 5! James clearly knows his way around his very nice boat, and the Lake. Great guy, very knowledgeable, fun to chat with and gets excited on every bite!! We will call James 1st next time we book a charter on Lake Superior! Thanks Captain!
  • James Addiction Charter Fishing
    James Addiction Charter FishingKnife River, MN
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a board while standing on a fishing boat at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Lake Trout
    Water temps around Duluth have warmed up, and with recent winds the fish have all stacked up near town. Mostly trout, but a few salmon have been in the mix. Walleye should be showing up ny day now.

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Lake Trout aboard a fishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a serene day on the water.

A true giant today

Jul 15, 2026 • Knife River
Fishing was slow for a few days as the water temps rose, then fell. 2 days of stability and the bite was on today. Good mix of lake trout, king and coho salmon, and even a walleye. This monster measured 37"x 23.5" esitmated 25#!
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye on a board while standing on a fishing boat at the marina.

Late Summer Bite Just Heated Up

Aug 10, 2023 • Knife River
Water temps around Duluth have warmed up, and with recent winds the fish have all stacked up near town. Mostly trout, but a few salmon have been in the mix. Walleye should be showing up ny day now.
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