Captain
Troy Benson

Member since June 2018 Erie, United States
Background
Misty Dawn Charters is run and operated by Captian Troy Benson. An experienced angler, he has been fishing his whole life and has spent over two decades mastering the waters of the Great Lakes. Capt. Troy began guiding around three years ago and has never looked back. He and his team enjoy fishing, meeting new people, and providing them with the finest opportunities the Great Lakes have to offer.

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Erie, United States
Background
Misty Dawn Charters is run and operated by Captian Troy Benson. An experienced angler, he has been fishing his whole life and has spent over two decades mastering the waters of the Great Lakes. Capt. Troy began guiding around three years ago and has never looked back. He and his team enjoy fishing, meeting new people, and providing them with the finest opportunities the Great Lakes have to offer.
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My Charter Listing

Misty Dawn Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
Erie
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
Great trip and excellent experience
Great trip and excellent experience
Fishing with Troy
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Angler rating
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jared M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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The best charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Walleye on July 19, 2025
Troy and Trevor were super fun and made our trip extremely fun. Super knowledgeable and we caught fish the entire time. Will...
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David G.
Excellent
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Great trip and excellent experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on September 14, 2024
Captain Troy and 1st mate were an excellent team. We caught all kinds of walleyes and limited out with plenty of time left...
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Timothy D.
Penn Hills, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip- July 4th, 2021

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Walleye on July 4, 2021
By far one of the best, if not the best fishing charter I have ever been on.ย  Fishing was a bit slow, but the captain/ mate...
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Clint C.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Troy and first mate Trevor

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Walleye on August 5, 2023
Captain Troy has a nice boat and equipment well maintained for the trip. Trevor was efficient at getting lines in the water...
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Nick Y.
Masontown, PA
Excellent
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Full day trip with captain Troy Benson

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Walleye on June 25, 2023
Trip was fantastic.4 of us caught our limit of walleye and the crew was very knowledgeable and very professional.
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