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
Our Team
Connar A.
First mate

My Charter Listing

North Pier Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(29 reviews)
Superior
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 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
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
81%
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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
Overall

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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Jason G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 28, 2025
Captain & crew were very knowledgeable about the area and the type of fish.ย  We had a great time and would book again!!
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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 didnโ€™t catch any fish but not for the lack of trying! It just wasnโ€™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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Marcia B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 2025
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