Duluth, MN Fishing Trip — January

Your Duluth, MN Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in January

9 species
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
MuskieLow
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Minnesota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$51
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Individual and family licenses available. Trout stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Minnesota

Species Regulations

Lake Trout
Season:Varies by lake; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by lake; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by lake; check specific regulations

Lake Trout regulations vary significantly by lake, including special regulations for designated trout lakes. Consult the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations for specific lake rules.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day; possession limit of 3
Size Limit:Varies by zone; may have protected slot limits

Size limits vary by zone to protect spawning populations. Consult the Minnesota fishing regulations booklet for specific zone regulations.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations. Many lakes have a limit of 20 per day.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations for specific lake and area regulations, as bag limits can vary widely.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some lakes may have special regulations with reduced bag limits. Check local regulations.

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