Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC 

4.8/5 (13 reviews)
 1313 High Street, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077, United States

Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC 

4.8/5 (13 reviews)
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1313 High Street
Fairport Harbor, OH, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

Family outing
Family outing
Family outing
+7

Angler rating

12
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0
1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
Cara Wood
Cara Wood
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.
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Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
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.
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James Ayers
James Ayers
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!
1
Kevin Butler
Kevin Butler
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!
1
David Conway
David Conway
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.
Response from Captain
September 12, 2025
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
0
James Doglio
James Doglio
5.0
Verified
Had to postpone do to rough seas but thought it was worth a review
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 5) on August 5, 20243 adults2 children
We were headed out about 17 miles, after bouncing on 2-4 foot, and growing, waves for10 miles the captain made the wise decision to postpone for better weather and safer conditions. We returned to shore and rescheduled. I offered to pay something for the effort, but the captain refused. Benny (captain) and Tom (first mate) are experienced seamen and great people, and we are looking forward to our rescheduled trip later this month.
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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 $650
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 $725
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 $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (10)

Family outing
Family outing
Family outing
+7

Angler rating

12
0
0
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
Cara Wood
Cara Wood
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.
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Review media 1
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Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
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.
0
James Ayers
James Ayers
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!
1
Kevin Butler
Kevin Butler
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!
1
David Conway
David Conway
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.
Response from Captain
September 12, 2025
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
0
James Doglio
James Doglio
5.0
Verified
Had to postpone do to rough seas but thought it was worth a review
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX 5) on August 5, 20243 adults2 children
We were headed out about 17 miles, after bouncing on 2-4 foot, and growing, waves for10 miles the captain made the wise decision to postpone for better weather and safer conditions. We returned to shore and rescheduled. I offered to pay something for the effort, but the captain refused. Benny (captain) and Tom (first mate) are experienced seamen and great people, and we are looking forward to our rescheduled trip later this month.
0

FAQs about Swell-time Sportfishing Charters LLC

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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
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