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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Erie
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
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
+22
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Ed G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on Lake Eriey

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Walleye (PM) on August 9, 2025
My family had a great day on the lake with Captain Troy and First Mate Trevor!ย  We caught our limit while having a lot of...
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Anthony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Walleye on August 17, 2025
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Jared M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best charter

VERIFIED   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
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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