Whether you are a novice angler or a seasoned veteran, give Misty Dawn Charters a go. Their experienced and knowledgeable crew will take you out on a fishing adventure of a lifetime. If you are ready to discover the finest and most prolific fishing spots on Lake Erie, hop on board!

You will be able to enjoy a great day on the water aboard a 27’ Baha Cruiser. This boat has enough room for up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style. It comes powered by twin 175 HP Suzuki engines and is fully outfitted with everything you need for a productive day on the water, from top-notch electronics to professional accessories. Plus, there is a private restroom on board, which is a much-needed thing when you’re spending your day on the water.

Captain Troy Benson and his first mate will help you target various local species. You will be trolling for the lake’s “Superstar” – Walleye, as well as fishing for Steelhead and filling the cooler with Yellow Perch. The season begins in early June and goes until mid-November.

Capt. Troy will provide you with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. You will need to purchase a valid fishing license before you make your first cast, pack your lunch and drinks, and show up. Please note that tips for first mate are customary and highly appreciated!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 15 - Nov 15 (Sat, Sun)
    US $450
    Spend your morning targeting Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) on Lake Erie with Capt. Troy and his first mate.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
    US $450
    Avoid traffic on this afternoon trip and get your hands on the finest species Lake Erie has to offer. Come back to the shore with your limits of Walleye!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 15 (Sat, Sun)
    US $550
    Add a few more hours to your time on the water and check more productive spots. You will be mainly focusing on targeting Steelhead.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Walleye
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
    US $750
    This full-day adventure will see you trolling for Walleye on Lake Erie with everything provided but licenses, food, and drinks.
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FAQs about Misty Dawn Charters

Misty Dawn Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip - Steelhead (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - Steelhead (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Walleye (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Misty Dawn Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Misty Dawn Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If necessary )
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Misty Dawn Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Misty Dawn Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Misty Dawn Charters include:
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Troy Benson
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
25 Customer reviews
Response time 19 hours
Member since June 2018
Misty Dawn Charters is run and operated by Captian Troy Benson. An experienced angler, he has been fishing his whole life and has spent over two decades mastering the waters of the Great Lakes. Capt. Troy began guiding around three years ago and has never looked back. He and his team enjoy fishing, meeting new people, and providing them with the finest opportunities the Great Lakes have to offer.

About this listing

Targeted species

Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Baha Cruiser (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2008. Powered by 2 175HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If necessary
Lures
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Clint C.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Full day with Captain Troy and first mate Trevor

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Walleye on August 5, 2023
Captain Troy has a nice boat and equipment well maintained for the trip. Trevor was efficient at getting lines in the water...
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Nick Y.
Masontown, PA
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Full day trip with captain Troy Benson

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Walleye on June 25, 2023
Trip was fantastic.4 of us caught our limit of walleye and the crew was very knowledgeable and very professional.
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Joe F.
Homer City, Pennsylvania
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Fishing with Troy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on August 12, 2023
Great time fishing. Thanks Captain Troy and first mate Trevor. We had a great time caught our limit.
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Scott W.
Port Trevorton, PA
Excellent
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Half day walleye trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on June 24, 2023
Fishing was great, captain and first mate did excellent caught our limit. Highly recommend.
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Timothy D.
Penn Hills, PA
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Full Day Trip- July 4th, 2021

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Walleye on July 4, 2021
By far one of the best, if not the best fishing charter I have ever been on.  Fishing was a bit slow, but the captain/ mate...
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