Captain
Ben Johnson

Member since June 2023 Superior, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Spring usually starts with fishing surface or near the surface with planer boards. As the water warms, we begin running a little deeper, often with dipsy divers and lead core. Later in the season, we transition to downriggers.

Hey, I'm Captain Ben Johnson

Superior, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Spring usually starts with fishing surface or near the surface with planer boards. As the water warms, we begin running a little deeper, often with dipsy divers and lead core. Later in the season, we transition to downriggers.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

North Pier Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(28 reviews)
Superior
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
The best boat, great crew!
The best boat, great crew!
Caught a HUGE lake trout!
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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
81%
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Miranda C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a HUGE lake trout!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2025
Had a great time with Ben and Grace! Caught a ton of lake trout and a coho salmon on a beautiful Monday morning. 10/10 would...
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Jude W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great communication and got us on fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 27, 2025
Great communication with challenging weather situation.ย  Captain got us on fish and did a great job throughout the day!ย ...
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Dale M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best boat, great crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2025
This boat knows where the big ones are!
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Jacob J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2025
Both the captain and 1st mate were very friendly and educated on the boat, equipment and the area of fishing. Great communication
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John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with great folks

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 5, 2025
Capt Ben and Connor were great host. They worked hard to get us into the fish. I would definitely fish with these guys again..
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