Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC 

4.8/5 (14 reviews)
 1313 High Street, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077, United States

Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC 

Fairport Harbor, OH, United States
31 ft
6
4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Whether you're family, friends, or business associates, you'll enjoy a memorable day fishing with Captain Benny Vescuso on Lake Erie: 'The Walleye Capital of the World'! Captain Benny awaits you in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to take you on a trip full of fishing and fun. You'll have a great time exploring the lake's immense beauty and rich fishing grounds. Hop aboard and make memories fishing on Lake Erie together with Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC!

Your charter begins when you board 'Down-Time', a 31' Baha Cruiser that is equipped with the latest navigation and coast guard-approved safety gear as well as twin 350 HP Chevrolet inboard engines. The boat can accommodate up to 6 guests comfortably. The cabin has a private bathroom and plenty of space for coats, snacks, lunch, and more.

The day is focused on fun and hands-on teamwork. Captain Benny loves sharing his passion for fishing and strives to make every trip unforgettable. You'll chase Rainbow Trout and Walleye using trolling on heavy tackle. You'll be keeping all your catch, so make sure to bring a cooler!

Captain Benn and his crew will see that you have a safe, enjoyable, and productive experience. They provide all the fishing tackle, live bait, and lures. Dockside catch cleaning is available for an additional fee. Before you depart, make sure to bring your food, drinks, and fishing licenses. You can buy licenses at Harbor Bait Shop.

Join Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC and have a wonderful day on the water!

Whether you're family, friends, or business associates, you'll enjoy a memorable day fishing with Captain Benny Vescuso on Lake Erie: 'The Walleye Capital of the World'! Captain Benny awaits you in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to take you on a trip full of fishing and fun. You'll have a great time exploring the lake's immense beauty and rich fishing grounds. Hop aboard and make memories fishing on Lake Erie together with Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC!

Your charter begins when you board 'Down-Time', a 31' Baha Cruiser that is equipped with the latest navigation and coast guard-approved safety gear as well as twin 350 HP Chevrolet inboard engines. The boat can accommodate up to 6 guests comfortably. The cabin has a private bathroom and plenty of space for coats, snacks, lunch, and more.

The day is focused on fun and hands-on teamwork. Captain Benny loves sharing his passion for fishing and strives to make every trip unforgettable. You'll chase Rainbow Trout and Walleye using trolling on heavy tackle. You'll be keeping all your catch, so make sure to bring a cooler!

Captain Benn and his crew will see that you have a safe, enjoyable, and productive experience. They provide all the fishing tackle, live bait, and lures. Dockside catch cleaning is available for an additional fee. Before you depart, make sure to bring your food, drinks, and fishing licenses. You can buy licenses at Harbor Bait Shop.

Join Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC and have a wonderful day on the water!

Benny Vescuso
Captain
Benny Vescuso
38 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 25 - Oct 8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 5)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 25 - Sep 30
US $775
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 6)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 25 - Sep 30
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4.8
14 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Grant Johnson
Grant Johnson
Repeat angler
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Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
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Swell Time Charters are the best!!
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 6) on July 10, 20266 adults

Captain Benny and first Mate Tom were amazing! Very accommodating!! The weather prevented us from going on our scheduled time so rather than cancel the trip, Captain Benny moved his schedule and we had the best conditions for fishing ever! The Walleye were plentiful and seemed larger than last year! We had a blast! Many thanks from our family!

Reported catch:
Walleye
Benny Vescuso
Response from Captain

Grant thank you, Tom and I had a wonderful day with you and your family. im glad i was able to move my schedule. Take Care

James Ayers
James Ayers
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain Benny was great!
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 6) on August 1, 20256 adults

Weather caused us to reschedule our initial trip, but Captain Benny worked with me to find another date that worked out great. Caught our limit in 2 hours! Highly recommended him and would definitely use him again in the future!

Kevin Butler
Kevin Butler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Benny
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) on August 11, 20254 adults

Great trip! Smooth ride out and we were on the fish immediately. Captain Benny and his mate Tommy were awesome. Limited out in a little over an hour. Great memories made - we had a lot of fun!

David Conway
David Conway
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Limited out in the 2 hours
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) on September 11, 20254 adults

Great experience for family and friend. We’ll be back next year.

Benny Vescuso
Response from Captain

David great crew today had a great time and allot of laughs. Thank you for choosing Swell-time Charters. Stay safe and see you next season. Take Care

Cara Wood
Cara Wood
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Family outing
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) on July 5, 20252 adults2 children

My husband and I took out two teenage boys out for a new experience and this did not disappoint. Captain Ben and Tom were masterful fishermen. They had us on the water by 6:30am and limited out by 9:30. We all had a great time. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a unique and professional fishing experience.

Benny Vescuso
Response from Captain

Cara thank you for choosing us we had a blast and it was a pleasure meeting your family. The boys did an impressive job fishing. Take care.

FAQs about Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC

Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 4) (8 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 5) (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 6) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private standalone head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate (A seasoned retired charter captain)
Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (The Central Basin on Lake Erie)
Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling (Planer boards, dipsey divers, downriggers)
Top targeted fish species with Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC include:
  • Walleye

Your captain

Benny Vescuso
Benny Vescuso
Benny Vescuso

Fairport Harbor, Ohio, United States

ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2022

As a kid, Captain Benny loved to peddle his bike to a nearby park with his fishing pole and a bunch of worms. He would spend the entire day there practicing casting and trying new techniques. It became a passion for him. The captain bought his first boat when he was 15 (thanks to his uncle for lending him the money – which he repaid as soon as he could). As he got older, the boats got bigger, the equipment got better, and fishing turned into a science. Captain Benny's love for the sport turned into a business in 1988 and he landed in Fairport Harbor. It continues to allow him the privilege of sharing his skills and knowledge. He loves fishing the Central Basin and hopes to promote the sport and love of the outdoors. There's nothing like spending the day on Lake Erie – The Walleye Capital of the World!

ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2022

As a kid, Captain Benny loved to peddle his bike to a nearby park with his fishing pole and a bunch of worms. He would spend the entire day there practicing casting and trying new techniques. It became a passion for him. The captain bought his first boat when he was 15 (thanks to his uncle for lending him the money – which he repaid as soon as he could). As he got older, the boats got bigger, the equipment got better, and fishing turned into a science. Captain Benny's love for the sport turned into a business in 1988 and he landed in Fairport Harbor. It continues to allow him the privilege of sharing his skills and knowledge. He loves fishing the Central Basin and hopes to promote the sport and love of the outdoors. There's nothing like spending the day on Lake Erie – The Walleye Capital of the World!

The fish you can target

Walleye
Walleye
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Baha
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Chevrolet
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
The Central Basin on Lake Erie

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Planer boards, dipsey divers, downriggers

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private standalone head
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
First mate
A seasoned retired charter captain

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Crew loves sharing & educating its younger anglers
You keep catch
100% – bring a cooler!

How you can pay

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

 Checks

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