Reel Attack Charters 

5.0/5 (290 reviews)
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State licensed
 73501 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Reel Attack Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (290)
 Angler's Choice
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73501 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL, United States

Captain Jon from Reel Attack Charters invites you to book one of his many charters he offers in beautiful Islamorada, the 'Fishing Capital of the World.' The possibilities are endless with the great variety of fishing opportunities that are targeted. Captain Jon will take you to where the fish are.

Your captain is proud to offer many different fishing techniques on his 2016 Ranger bay boat. This boat is big enough for serious anglers to fight the 'big ones' or bring the family on a day of fun for all. This 22' vessel is equipped with all the latest technology for finding the fish, and capability to keep your catch fresh until you get back to the dock. Upon returning, Captain Jon will fillet your freshly caught fish for you and recommend a great restaurant to enjoy your catch!

Captain Jon offers Daytime/Nighttime Shark fishing and his personal favorite – Nighttime Tarpon Trip! On the Tarpon trips, you will pull in some monsters weighing in at anywhere from 120 to 150 pounds, with many fish a year topping 150 pounds. Using strictly live bait and light tackle, you are in for the battle of a lifetime!

You can also go reef fishing and catch Snapper, Hogfish, Grouper, Mackerel, Barracuda, Sharks, and many others. Gulf fishing will hook you Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Sharks, Goliath Grouper, etc. If you want to do some backcountry fishing, Captain Jon will put you on some Redfish, Snook, Speckled Seatrout, Permit, Mangrove Snapper, Shark, and Tarpon.

You can rest assured​ that you'll be in good hands with Reel Attack Charters. You only need to choose your trip.

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Rating

5.0
290 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (396)

A variety of fish, including Yellowtail Snapper and other species, neatly laid out on a fillet table at a dock after a successful fishing trip.
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Life is great when fishing!!!
Life is great when fishing!!!
+390

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Michael Rangel
Michael Rangel
5.0
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Life is great when fishing!!!
Half Day – Reef Trip - 1:00 PM on March 28, 20263 adults1 child
We came in from Michigan for a family trip, captain jon keep great communication with us before hand. Well the flight down was horrible we had to change our flight from Miami to Fort Lauderdale , out luggage never made it and the beginning of our trip was a disaster until Captin Jon. Game changer!!! one of the best things ever. I love to fish and have fished with other characters down in the keys but nothing like getting the chance to fish with Captain Jon. Probably one of the nicest Captain i have fished with and he even had my 18 yr old daughter bending the rod. We caught a variety of fish and a nurse shark, if you book a trip make sure to do 6 hr it’s worth it. Words can’t describe how amazing this fishing trip was, so he set the bar on a epic vacation even after all the bad airport stuff and it really going to be hard to beat this experience. Thank Captain Jon. I will be booking another trip in the future, looking forward to the night tarpon fish next year.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
Thank you, Mike. What a fun day with you and your family. I had a great time. really looking forward to our next time fishing together.👍👍
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Matthew Holland
Matthew Holland
5.0
Verified
New
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Full Day – Shark Trip on April 9, 20262 adults
We just finished a full day trip with Capt. Jon. It was myself and my 14 and 12 year old sons. From the start Capt. Jon was outstand with my kids. He worked his butt off to make sure we had a great experince. He is very knowledgeable and is truly in this for the right reasons. He treated my kids like his own. Caught over 50 mix species fish and finished with heavy tackle hooking up with multiple monsters that broke us off. My older son landed a 6 foot nurse shark. This Captain is the absolute best and we cant wait to become repeat clients!!!!!
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
April 10, 2026
Thank you buddy really looking forward to fish with you and your two sons again. I had an awesome time today with you guys.
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Curt LeMar
Curt LeMar
5.0
Verified
New
A Great Day on the Water!
Half Day – Backcountry Trip on April 10, 20262 adults
My wife and I had a blast fishing with Jon and Reel Attack Charters. Jon is an outstanding host and made the trip a great time. The higher than normal winds and waves made things a little more challenging, but Jon had plenty of great spots that put us on lots of fish. He cleaned our catch at the end of the day and gave a great recommendation for a nearby restaurant to cook it up for us. I highly recommend fishing with Jon and will definitely be a returning customer.
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
how’s it going, buddy? Awesome day fishing with you and your wife I had a really good time. Definitely looking forward to our next time fishing together.👍👍
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Bret Petrauskas
Bret Petrauskas
5.0
Verified
Attention To Detail
Half Day – Gulf of Mexico on February 23, 20261 adult
After keeping a close eye on the weather the night before, Captain Jon made the tough call to postpone our trip after the weather took a turn for the worse. He called me well in advance to understand my trip arrangements so that we could try again before I had to leave. He went as far as calling one of his regular clients to move their date so that he could get me on the water. I will forever be grateful because man, did we have a day! It started off with a 40-minute fight on 12-pound test after hooking into a Spotted Eagle Ray that was as large as the front of the boat. It was pretty surreal seeing something that big fly out of the water but Captain Jon’s equipment and experience leveled the playing field. After that, we switched spots and were able to catch our limit of Mangrove Snapper and Porgy with ease. Something I noticed that Captain Jon does that many others will avoid is chumming the water. It’s a small detail but it felt like it made all the difference especially if time is of the essence. With plenty of time left on our trip, Captain Jon took out the ‘big guns’ so that we could target a few of the larger species. It wasn’t long before we were fighting a 200-lb Nurse Shark. We could have called it quits after that, but Captain Jon was convinced that we could land one more before the day was done. Sure enough, we caught another Nurse Shark of similar size to cap off the day. Perhaps the best part of our trip was when we got back to the Marina and Captain Jon was able to bring over two Manatees for my daughters to check out while he cleaned our fish. Something so insignificant ended up being an ever-lasting memory for them. I’m already looking forward to my next adventure with Captain Jon which will most likely be a Tarpon trip; his expertise.
An unclear image showing a submerged object in green water, possibly a manatee, near a dock.
A lone angler casting a line from the bow of a boat under a bright sun, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
A shark is seen swimming in clear turquoise waters, showcasing the excitement of fishing in a vibrant marine environment.
A variety of fish, including Snapper and Black Bass, neatly laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
March 3, 2026
Thank you Brett I had an awesome time fishing with you, buddy One of my funnest trips this year I really am looking forward to fishing with you again in the future👍👍
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Jesse Cole
Jesse Cole
5.0
Verified
It was like fishing with a friend you've known for YEARS!
3/4 Day – Gulf of Mexico on February 13, 20262 adults
John is FANTASTIC! I can't say enough about him. My wife and I have been on 50+ chartered trips and John was honestly the best we've had! HIs boat is well maintained and provides a great ride. His gear is well kept (Diawa BG 4000's are oiled and operate smoothly, monofiliament was not nicked, dry rotted, bleached by the sun, etc....) Even the hooks on the jig heads we were using were free of rust, and looked relatively new! He obviously takes a lot of pride in what he does. He was very easy to communicate with before the trip. He gave us a call after we booked and we discussed a game plan. He was at the dock and ready to go at the time we were scheduled to launch and he ALREADY HAD BAIT! (I love not burning a couple of hours in the morning catching bait!) We caught every species he said we would catch (Not always possible, but he NAILED it). My wife is about 3 years into her fishing career and is quite proficient. John quickly identified the areas she needed some help and was "on point" the whole trip! We didnt spend all day running from spot to spot, he had a great gameplan that kept us on the MEAT! Towards the end of the trip, he asked us if we wanted to try for a shark. Little did we know, it was about to turn into the trip of a lifetime! Within 5 minutes of setting up, my wife was battling a 7ft 300lb nurse shark. 35 minutes later, she had it to the boat. It was a hectic fight and John kept his cool (so many guides get a little fired up and make the anglers nervous on big fights, so I really appreciated this). She completely SOLO'd the Nurse! I've been fishing for 30+ years and John helped my wife and I create our NEW FAVORITE FISHING STORY. The best part of the trip is that he is VERY easy to fish with! My wife and I felt like we were fishing with a friend that we've known for years. It did NOT feel like we were "just a number" or "transaction." We are going back in the spring to get on some tarpon, as John is THE GUY for big tarpon in the keys. Thanks John! See you soon!
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A female angler is engaged in fishing, reaching over the side of the boat to interact with a shark in the water, showcasing an exciting moment on a fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Goliath Grouper
Response from Captain
February 18, 2026
Thank you, buddy. I had an awesome time fishing with you guys. by Far one of my favorite trips ever really looking forward to fishing with you guys again in the future, especially for some monster nighttime Tarpon👍👍
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day – Backcountry Trip
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4 Hour Trip
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Gulf of Mexico
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Reef Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Backcountry Trip - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Gulf of Mexico - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Reef Trip - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Shark Trip - 1:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day – Backcountry Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day – Gulf of Mexico
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day – Reef Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day – Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
Night Time Tarpon Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Jul 15
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day – Backcountry Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day – Gulf of Mexico
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day – Reef Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day – Shark Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
290 reviews
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283
4
5
3
1
2
1
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0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (396)

A variety of fish, including Yellowtail Snapper and other species, neatly laid out on a fillet table at a dock after a successful fishing trip.
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Life is great when fishing!!!
Life is great when fishing!!!
+390

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (290)

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Showing 15 of 290 reviews
Michael Rangel
Michael Rangel
5.0
Verified
New
Life is great when fishing!!!
Half Day – Reef Trip - 1:00 PM on March 28, 20263 adults1 child
We came in from Michigan for a family trip, captain jon keep great communication with us before hand. Well the flight down was horrible we had to change our flight from Miami to Fort Lauderdale , out luggage never made it and the beginning of our trip was a disaster until Captin Jon. Game changer!!! one of the best things ever. I love to fish and have fished with other characters down in the keys but nothing like getting the chance to fish with Captain Jon. Probably one of the nicest Captain i have fished with and he even had my 18 yr old daughter bending the rod. We caught a variety of fish and a nurse shark, if you book a trip make sure to do 6 hr it’s worth it. Words can’t describe how amazing this fishing trip was, so he set the bar on a epic vacation even after all the bad airport stuff and it really going to be hard to beat this experience. Thank Captain Jon. I will be booking another trip in the future, looking forward to the night tarpon fish next year.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
Thank you, Mike. What a fun day with you and your family. I had a great time. really looking forward to our next time fishing together.👍👍
0
Matthew Holland
Matthew Holland
5.0
Verified
New
Capt. Jon is outstanding!!!!
Full Day – Shark Trip on April 9, 20262 adults
We just finished a full day trip with Capt. Jon. It was myself and my 14 and 12 year old sons. From the start Capt. Jon was outstand with my kids. He worked his butt off to make sure we had a great experince. He is very knowledgeable and is truly in this for the right reasons. He treated my kids like his own. Caught over 50 mix species fish and finished with heavy tackle hooking up with multiple monsters that broke us off. My older son landed a 6 foot nurse shark. This Captain is the absolute best and we cant wait to become repeat clients!!!!!
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
April 10, 2026
Thank you buddy really looking forward to fish with you and your two sons again. I had an awesome time today with you guys.
1
Curt LeMar
Curt LeMar
5.0
Verified
New
A Great Day on the Water!
Half Day – Backcountry Trip on April 10, 20262 adults
My wife and I had a blast fishing with Jon and Reel Attack Charters. Jon is an outstanding host and made the trip a great time. The higher than normal winds and waves made things a little more challenging, but Jon had plenty of great spots that put us on lots of fish. He cleaned our catch at the end of the day and gave a great recommendation for a nearby restaurant to cook it up for us. I highly recommend fishing with Jon and will definitely be a returning customer.
Response from Captain
April 11, 2026
how’s it going, buddy? Awesome day fishing with you and your wife I had a really good time. Definitely looking forward to our next time fishing together.👍👍
0
Bret Petrauskas
Bret Petrauskas
5.0
Verified
Attention To Detail
Half Day – Gulf of Mexico on February 23, 20261 adult
After keeping a close eye on the weather the night before, Captain Jon made the tough call to postpone our trip after the weather took a turn for the worse. He called me well in advance to understand my trip arrangements so that we could try again before I had to leave. He went as far as calling one of his regular clients to move their date so that he could get me on the water. I will forever be grateful because man, did we have a day! It started off with a 40-minute fight on 12-pound test after hooking into a Spotted Eagle Ray that was as large as the front of the boat. It was pretty surreal seeing something that big fly out of the water but Captain Jon’s equipment and experience leveled the playing field. After that, we switched spots and were able to catch our limit of Mangrove Snapper and Porgy with ease. Something I noticed that Captain Jon does that many others will avoid is chumming the water. It’s a small detail but it felt like it made all the difference especially if time is of the essence. With plenty of time left on our trip, Captain Jon took out the ‘big guns’ so that we could target a few of the larger species. It wasn’t long before we were fighting a 200-lb Nurse Shark. We could have called it quits after that, but Captain Jon was convinced that we could land one more before the day was done. Sure enough, we caught another Nurse Shark of similar size to cap off the day. Perhaps the best part of our trip was when we got back to the Marina and Captain Jon was able to bring over two Manatees for my daughters to check out while he cleaned our fish. Something so insignificant ended up being an ever-lasting memory for them. I’m already looking forward to my next adventure with Captain Jon which will most likely be a Tarpon trip; his expertise.
An unclear image showing a submerged object in green water, possibly a manatee, near a dock.
A lone angler casting a line from the bow of a boat under a bright sun, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
A shark is seen swimming in clear turquoise waters, showcasing the excitement of fishing in a vibrant marine environment.
A variety of fish, including Snapper and Black Bass, neatly laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
March 3, 2026
Thank you Brett I had an awesome time fishing with you, buddy One of my funnest trips this year I really am looking forward to fishing with you again in the future👍👍
0
Jesse Cole
Jesse Cole
5.0
Verified
It was like fishing with a friend you've known for YEARS!
3/4 Day – Gulf of Mexico on February 13, 20262 adults
John is FANTASTIC! I can't say enough about him. My wife and I have been on 50+ chartered trips and John was honestly the best we've had! HIs boat is well maintained and provides a great ride. His gear is well kept (Diawa BG 4000's are oiled and operate smoothly, monofiliament was not nicked, dry rotted, bleached by the sun, etc....) Even the hooks on the jig heads we were using were free of rust, and looked relatively new! He obviously takes a lot of pride in what he does. He was very easy to communicate with before the trip. He gave us a call after we booked and we discussed a game plan. He was at the dock and ready to go at the time we were scheduled to launch and he ALREADY HAD BAIT! (I love not burning a couple of hours in the morning catching bait!) We caught every species he said we would catch (Not always possible, but he NAILED it). My wife is about 3 years into her fishing career and is quite proficient. John quickly identified the areas she needed some help and was "on point" the whole trip! We didnt spend all day running from spot to spot, he had a great gameplan that kept us on the MEAT! Towards the end of the trip, he asked us if we wanted to try for a shark. Little did we know, it was about to turn into the trip of a lifetime! Within 5 minutes of setting up, my wife was battling a 7ft 300lb nurse shark. 35 minutes later, she had it to the boat. It was a hectic fight and John kept his cool (so many guides get a little fired up and make the anglers nervous on big fights, so I really appreciated this). She completely SOLO'd the Nurse! I've been fishing for 30+ years and John helped my wife and I create our NEW FAVORITE FISHING STORY. The best part of the trip is that he is VERY easy to fish with! My wife and I felt like we were fishing with a friend that we've known for years. It did NOT feel like we were "just a number" or "transaction." We are going back in the spring to get on some tarpon, as John is THE GUY for big tarpon in the keys. Thanks John! See you soon!
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A female angler is engaged in fishing, reaching over the side of the boat to interact with a shark in the water, showcasing an exciting moment on a fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Goliath Grouper
Response from Captain
February 18, 2026
Thank you, buddy. I had an awesome time fishing with you guys. by Far one of my favorite trips ever really looking forward to fishing with you guys again in the future, especially for some monster nighttime Tarpon👍👍
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
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