
Instructors
Erik Swenson
Mendota Heights, MN
Erik has had a passion for pursuing trout since he could carry a rod on the handlebars of his bicycle. He has fished from Maine to Montana, Florida to Texas over the past thirty years and has been in a float tube since 1985. Erik’s fishing adventures often have been in the company of his father, Rueben Swenson, who also has taught fly fishing classes at North House and still serves as a class adviser. Erik shares his broad knowledge of lake and stream tactics that will work wherever you fish. A professional musician by trade, in his free time Erik enjoys cross-country skiing, camping, and mountain biking into remote areas… Most recently in the Black Hills of South Dakota, still carrying a fly rod on the handle bars.
Current Courses Offered by Erik Swenson

Fly Fishing the North Shore: Fall Run Prep Session
Mid-October is an exciting time on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The crowds have thinned,…
Sun, Oct 15th, 2023 – Wed, Oct 18th, 2023
Day 1: noon-6pm, Days 2 & 3: 7am-4pm; Day 4: 7am-3pm (we may adjust times to react to fishing/weather conditions)
Day 1: noon-6pm, Days 2 & 3: 7am-4pm; Day 4: 7am-3pm (we may adjust times to react to fishing/weather conditions)

Fly Fishing the North Shore: Grand Marais Area
The North Shore area of Lake Superior provides some highly prized fly fishing opportunities. Many…
Sun, Jun 18th, 2023 – Wed, Jun 21st, 2023
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm