North Pier Charters

Excited to go fishing in Superior? Make it happen, with North Pier Charters! With Captain Ben at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands. We do fish in MN waters only, so you will need to have a MN fishing license and Great Lakes stamp.

Atlantic Salmon, Walleye, Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go.

For these species, you’re likely to troll using light or heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 34’ Cruiser with room for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.

You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It’s customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s recommended to bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with North Pier Charters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Half-day morning trip. The trip leaves from Barkers Island in Superior, WI at 5:45 am, and returns to the dock at 11:00 am.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:15 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    This trip leaves the dock at 12:15, departing from Barkers Island in Superior WI. We fish the Minnesota Side of Lake Superior and return at 5:30.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $775
    This Full-Day Trip departs from Barkers Island in Superior WI and is spent fishing the Minnesota Side of Lake Superior. It departs at 5:45 am and returns to the dock at 2:00 pm. The trip cost is for 4 people. Over 4 people are $50 per person with a maximum of 6 passengers.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
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Such a great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
72%
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Julie K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a fun trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 1, 2024
Captain Ben and his first mate were an awesome team! We didn’t catch any fish but not for the lack of trying! It just wasn’t...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great charter!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2024
ive used several others charters off Barkers island and none compared to this one. Really nice boat to fish off, no issues...
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Jace D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 4, 2024
Had a blast with Captain Ben and his first mate Conner. They did everything they could to get us on some fish, even got to...
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Jay H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great time!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 5, 2024
Ben was a great captain. Worked with us on a change of dates. And took us out to multiple places for different...
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Jeb J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2024
Had a great time and brought home some fish, successful trip! Ben and Connor were awesome and we had a great time.
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FAQs about North Pier Charters

North Pier Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with North Pier Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with North Pier Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

North Pier Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

North Pier Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with North Pier Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Salmon (Atlantic)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Ben Johnson
Superior, Wisconsin, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I moved to Duluth in 2005 and soon fell in love with fishing Lake Superior. In June of 2022, I purchased my 34' Silverton and began working toward starting my own Fishing Charter. We are very excited to begin a new season in 2024!
Our Team
Connar A.
First mate

The fish you can target

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Salmon (Atlantic) Atlantic Salmon
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Silverton
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Crusader
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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