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
4.8 / 5
(34 reviews)
Superior
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
Loving Lake Superior
Loving Lake Superior
Loving Lake Superior
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Bill C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Loving Lake Superior

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 2026
My dad fished Lake Superior for Lake Trout many years ago so it has been a bucket list trip for me to follow the family tradition. ...
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Derek T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025
Ben and Grace were great. It was a slow day, but Ben got us on some walleye and lake trout. Ben and Grace kept changing lures...
Derek T. recommends North Pier Charters
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Jay W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2026
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Megan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Superior Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 13, 2025
An amazing adventure!  Captain Ben and first mate were attentive and very good at sharing information, letting us be involved! ...
Megan G. recommends North Pier Charters
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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   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2025
This boat knows where the big ones are!
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