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Joseph Beno
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Joseph Beno

Cleveland, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Fishing has been my passion since I was a young boy. That passion led to serious fishing during high school. After high school, I began guiding professionally in Alaska and Ohio, and I've been doing what I love every day since.

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Rating

5.0
104 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (104)

Showing 1 – 5 of 104 reviews
  • Chaz Caldwell
    Chaz Caldwell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Fishing Experience and an Awesome Captain!

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye • 2 adults

    We had an awesome time on our fishing charter! The walleye bite was slower than expected, but our captain went above and beyond, even spending extra time on the water trying to help us reach our limit. It was my finaces bday and sll she reallt wanted was perch anyway. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience and enjoyed being on the water himself. Even though we didn’t limit out on walleye, we still had a successful day catching multiple species, including some really nice-sized perch, and even got into some steelhead action! The boat was extremely nice, comfortable, and loaded with electronics and top-notch fishing equipment. The captain was knowledgeable, hardworking, and determined to put us on fish. At the end of the day, fishing isn’t always about hitting your limit. It’s about the experience, and we definitely had a great one! We appreciated the extra effort and would absolutely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a great day on Lake Erie. We’d definitely book again!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Josh Blevins
    Josh Blevins
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing and beautiful day Smallmouth fishing on Lake Erie!

    8 Hour Trip – Bass Fishing • 2 adults

    Had an amazing time with my son smallmouth fishing around the islands on Lake Erie. Part of a graduation trip for my son. Captain Joe did not disappoint! Great guide! Very knowledgeable and firendly. Loves being on the water making the best experience for his clients. An absolute beautiful boat and setup. Loaded with electronics and great fishing gear!He took time explaining his Livescope setup and showing what to look for, which my son thought was awesome! Joe worked hard to get us on some fish! Caught several nice smallmouth and of course some giant drums. Beautiful weather, awesome boat/equipment, great guide, time fishing with my son. What more can you ask for?!? An overall amazing experience and great memories! Book with Joe and you won’t be disappointed!

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Freshwater Drum
    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much awesome day!

  • Rob Hutcheson
    Rob Hutcheson
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bass fishing

    8 Hour Trip – Bass Fishing • 2 adults

    I threw Joe a curve ball when we met up in the morning for our trip. He handled the situation as a professional and with care. The boat was fantastic, fishing was great, and Joe wass extremely attentive during the entire trip. I would not hesitate to recommend Joe for a fishing trip to any of my friends.

    Reported catch:
    Smallmouth Bass
    Response from Captain

    thank you again!! good day

  • Lauren Piper
    Lauren Piper
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome, knowledgeable captain

    4 Hour Trip – Trolling Walleye • 2 adults

    Even after heavy storms for the past couple of days, we were still able to catch several fish and a few walleye. Captain Joe is very knowledgeable with state of the art equiptment and made great distance with the time we had. Looking forwars to booking another trip!

    Reported catch:
    Walleye
  • Brad Cromes
    Brad Cromes
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time and great catch!

    4 Hour Trip – Trolling Walleye • 4 adults • 1 child

    We did a delayed Fathers Day trip for walleye with Capt. Joe, and we had an awesome time! He had us on the fish quickly and kept us moving...and he was a wealth of knowledge about Lake Erie and walleye fishing in general. Definitely something we'll remember for a long time!

Real catches shared by our community

  • On The Swing – Walleye/Steelhead
    On The Swing – Walleye/SteelheadCleveland, OH
    Adult angler proudly holding a large silver salmon aboard a boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Chaz C.
    Chaz C.
    We had an awesome time on our fishing charter! The walleye bite was slower than expected, but our captain went above and beyond, even spending extra time on the water trying to help us reach our limit. It was my finaces bday and sll she reallt wanted was perch anyway. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience and enjoyed being on the water himself. Even though we didn’t limit out on walleye, we still had a successful day catching multiple species, including some really nice-sized perch, and even got into some steelhead action! The boat was extremely nice, comfortable, and loaded with electronics and top-notch fishing equipment. The captain was knowledgeable, hardworking, and determined to put us on fish. At the end of the day, fishing isn’t always about hitting your limit. It’s about the experience, and we definitely had a great one! We appreciated the extra effort and would absolutely recommend this charter to anyone looking for a great day on Lake Erie. We’d definitely book again!
  • On The Swing – Walleye/Steelhead
    On The Swing – Walleye/SteelheadCleveland, OH
    An angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a serene water environment.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Fred P.
    Fred P.
    Afternoon trip out…..Joseph worked very hard and put us on the walleye and we got our limit of fish.
  • On The Swing – Walleye/Steelhead
    On The Swing – Walleye/SteelheadCleveland, OH
    A young angler proudly displaying a Walleye while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Brad C.
    Brad C.
    We did a delayed Fathers Day trip for walleye with Capt. Joe, and we had an awesome time! He had us on the fish quickly and kept us moving...and he was a wealth of knowledge about Lake Erie and walleye fishing in general. Definitely something we'll remember for a long time!
  • On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishing
    On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishingSandusky, OH
    Angler proudly displaying a large Smallmouth Bass while fishing on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Chris A.
    Chris A.
    Captain Joe was the best! He got us on some smallmouth like we wanted and also caught some drum! Great day on the water!
  • On The Swing – Walleye/Steelhead
    On The Swing – Walleye/SteelheadCleveland, OH
    A couple proudly displays their catch of Walleye at a fish cleaning station, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Dave K.
    Dave K.
  • On The Swing – Walleye/Steelhead
    On The Swing – Walleye/SteelheadCleveland, OH
    Angler holding a large snook aboard a fishing boat, with another adult and rod holders visible on the open-water trip.
    Bridget B.
    Bridget B.
    This was our 2nd fishing trip with Joe; he put us on the fish! His boat is immaculate & he is very knowledgeable of the area.
  • On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishing
    On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishingSandusky, OH
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Smallmouth Bass while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Rob H.
    Rob H.
    I threw Joe a curve ball when we met up in the morning for our trip. He handled the situation as a professional and with care. The boat was fantastic, fishing was great, and Joe wass extremely attentive during the entire trip. I would not hesitate to recommend Joe for a fishing trip to any of my friends.
  • On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishing
    On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishingSandusky, OH
    Adult and young angler proudly display several bass aboard a boat on a scenic inland lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Larry T.
    Larry T.
    Hammerd them!!! Best day of Small mouth fishing ever!
  • On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishing
    On The Swing, LLC – Bass fishingSandusky, OH
    Adult angler proudly holding a large largemouth bass aboard a bass boat on a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Smallmouth Bass
    Josh B.
    Josh B.
    Had an amazing time with my son smallmouth fishing around the islands on Lake Erie. Part of a graduation trip for my son. Captain Joe did not disappoint! Great guide! Very knowledgeable and firendly. Loves being on the water making the best experience for his clients. An absolute beautiful boat and setup. Loaded with electronics and great fishing gear!He took time explaining his Livescope setup and showing what to look for, which my son thought was awesome! Joe worked hard to get us on some fish! Caught several nice smallmouth and of course some giant drums. Beautiful weather, awesome boat/equipment, great guide, time fishing with my son. What more can you ask for?!? An overall amazing experience and great memories! Book with Joe and you won’t be disappointed!
  • On The Swing – Walleye/Steelhead
    On The Swing – Walleye/SteelheadCleveland, OH
    Angler displaying a large catch of fish on a Ranger boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing on the water.
    Jeanette P.
    Jeanette P.
    We had the best time. Capt Joe was super knowledgeable and helped us with everything. Boat was clean and the ride was smooth. 100% will be going out with him again!

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with On The Swing – Walleye/Steelhead in Cleveland

Even though the high season is behind us, this is one of the best times to chase Yellow Perch and land dozens of these delectable fish on one trip. The Steelhead bite is picking up and takes center stage in November.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers pose aboard a fishing boat while displaying a pair of large walleye over open water.

Summer fishing!

Oct 8, 2024 • Cleveland
It has been a great summer. More than enough fish! Many great memories! We caught walleye about every way you can imagine. Lookin forward to fall and the new boat is ready!
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A sleek fishing boat docked in calm waters, showcasing its exterior against a clear blue sky and marina backdrop.

New boat!

Oct 8, 2024 • Cleveland
New summer fishing boat. Come enjoy a great fishing experience on a great fishing boat. More capable and more enjoyable! Ranger 622!
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye while fishing on a clear day.

Winter fishing has been awsome.

Jan 31, 2024 • Cleveland
With the mild winter, fishing has been awesome all year. Some truly amazing days when the conditions all us to get out there.
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