Captain
Benny Vescuso

Member since July 2022 Fairport Harbor, United States
Background
As a kid, Captain Benny loved to peddle his bike to a nearby park with his fishing pole and a bunch of worms. He would spend the entire day there practicing casting and trying new techniques. It became a passion for him. The captain bought his first boat when he was 15 (thanks to his uncle for lending him the money – which he repaid as soon as he could). As he got older, the boats got bigger, the equipment got better, and fishing turned into a science. Captain Benny's love for the sport turned into a business in 1988 and he landed in Fairport Harbor. It continues to allow him the privilege of sharing his skills and knowledge. He loves fishing the Central Basin and hopes to promote the sport and love of the outdoors. There's nothing like spending the day on Lake Erie – The Walleye Capital of the World!
Techniques
Captain Ben runs a trolling charter equipped with downriggers, planer boards, dipsie divers, jets, nightcrawlers, and wire lines. His first mate, Tom, will assist you with every catch. He'll net the fish, take the hook out, and stow it in the cooler for you. It can be a hands-on fishing experience aboard the 'DownTime', so be ready to reel! Once you get back to shore, Tom and Captain Ben will clean, fillet, and bag the fish for you for a minimal charge. Don't forget to bring a cooler full of ice to take your fish home in.

Hey, I'm Captain Benny Vescuso

Fairport Harbor, United States
Background
As a kid, Captain Benny loved to peddle his bike to a nearby park with his fishing pole and a bunch of worms. He would spend the entire day there practicing casting and trying new techniques. It became a passion for him. The captain bought his first boat when he was 15 (thanks to his uncle for lending him the money – which he repaid as soon as he could). As he got older, the boats got bigger, the equipment got better, and fishing turned into a science. Captain Benny's love for the sport turned into a business in 1988 and he landed in Fairport Harbor. It continues to allow him the privilege of sharing his skills and knowledge. He loves fishing the Central Basin and hopes to promote the sport and love of the outdoors. There's nothing like spending the day on Lake Erie – The Walleye Capital of the World!
Techniques
Captain Ben runs a trolling charter equipped with downriggers, planer boards, dipsie divers, jets, nightcrawlers, and wire lines. His first mate, Tom, will assist you with every catch. He'll net the fish, take the hook out, and stow it in the cooler for you. It can be a hands-on fishing experience aboard the 'DownTime', so be ready to reel! Once you get back to shore, Tom and Captain Ben will clean, fillet, and bag the fish for you for a minimal charge. Don't forget to bring a cooler full of ice to take your fish home in.
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(15 reviews)
Fairport Harbor
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
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Family outing
+9
Angler rating
14
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Scottie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (MAX 4) on August 7, 2026
Captain and first mate were amazing!ย  Gear was spot on.ย  Caught our limit of Walleye.ย  Got a late start with the weather,...
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Grant J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Swell Time Charters are the best!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (MAX 6) on July 10, 2026
Captain Benny and first Mate Tom were amazing!ย  Very accommodating!!ย  The weather prevented us from going on our scheduled...
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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Limited out in the 2 hours

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (MAX 4) on September 11, 2025
Great experience for family and friend. Weโ€™ll be back next year.
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Cara W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family outing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (MAX 4) on July 5, 2025
My husband and I took out two teenage boys out for a new experience and this did not disappoint. Captain Ben and Tom were masterful...
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had to postpone do to rough seas but thought it was worth a review

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye (MAX 5) on August 5, 2024
We were headed out about 17 miles, after bouncing on 2-4 foot, and growing, waves for10 miles the captain made the wise decision...
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