Captain Jay Charters 1 – 30' Mako
Captain Jay Charters 1 – 30' Mako
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Fall in love with the Florida Keys fishing scene with Captain Jay Charters. Blessed with a year-round fishing season, the adventure never stops here. Capt. Jay and Capt. Ben are ready to share this excitement with you!
Your adventure takes place on a 30' Mako that accommodates up to 6 guests. She's powered by twin 200 HP Suzuki engines which provide a fast and steady ride to your fishing spot. The boat also features modern navigational electronics, safety equipment, a live bait tank, and outriggers.
With versatile fishing grounds, there are lots of different fish species to go after. From all kinds of Snappers, Sharks, and Groupers to Tarpon and Spanish Mackerel. Reach the offshore spots and go after Mahi Mahi and Barracuda. If you have a specific species you want to target, it's best to get in touch with the captain, so he can arrange a trip that will maximize your chances.
Even though there's a catch limit, it's more than enough to have an amazing feast after the trip. Your captain will clean your catch free of charge, so you can throw it on the grill as soon as you leave the marina. All rods, reels, lures, and bait are fully included in the price.
The captain also has bottled water on the boat, but feel free to bring other snacks and drinks. Bringing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses is always recommended. Join Captain Jay Charters and see the Florida Keys from a different perspective.
Please be aware that an additional charge for fuel will be made for offshore trips.
Fall in love with the Florida Keys fishing scene with Captain Jay Charters. Blessed with a year-round fishing season, the adventure never stops here. Capt. Jay and Capt. Ben are ready to share this excitement with you!
Your adventure takes place on a 30' Mako that accommodates up to 6 guests. She's powered by twin 200 HP Suzuki engines which provide a fast and steady ride to your fishing spot. The boat also features modern navigational electronics, safety equipment, a live bait tank, and outriggers.
With versatile fishing grounds, there are lots of different fish species to go after. From all kinds of Snappers, Sharks, and Groupers to Tarpon and Spanish Mackerel. Reach the offshore spots and go after Mahi Mahi and Barracuda. If you have a specific species you want to target, it's best to get in touch with the captain, so he can arrange a trip that will maximize your chances.
Even though there's a catch limit, it's more than enough to have an amazing feast after the trip. Your captain will clean your catch free of charge, so you can throw it on the grill as soon as you leave the marina. All rods, reels, lures, and bait are fully included in the price.
The captain also has bottled water on the boat, but feel free to bring other snacks and drinks. Bringing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses is always recommended. Join Captain Jay Charters and see the Florida Keys from a different perspective.
Please be aware that an additional charge for fuel will be made for offshore trips.
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Fishing May 4th My Brother-in-law and I booked a 6hr offshore trip with Captain Jay’s Charters and they did not disappoint. From the start, Captain Austin was extremely diligent in putting us on the fish. Even though we had a bit of a slow start, patience ultimately paid off in the form of over 35 fish in total. Mahi, Grouper, yellow tail, Nurse shark, Bonita, Skipjack and a plethora of other species rounded out our day. We did opt to stay out another 2 hours, which was key in our bounty. Captain Austin was extremely easy going and very informative. By far the best experience I’ve had to date! If you’re considering a charter, look no further than Jay’s, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you for one incredible day! Until next time, tight lines.🎣 Joe and Craig.
thank you guys. appreciate you fishing with us.
We took a 3 hour charter and Jay’s captain Austin is just the guy you want I telling you he made are trip worth it . He easy going guy to get along with he make you feel welcome he great with kids and very knowledgeable we did not spend time looking for a good spot he went straight to it no wasting time honestly I would say for prices and staff the best charter you could go on .
It was a very memorable day on the water and Chris was an awesome dude. He got us fish and we had a great time, even if the fishing was slow. Jason was great as well with his communication when we had to reschedule, would highly recommend and next time, will go through him again. For anyone booking, the six hour trip was great, but will probably do eight next time though.
thank you sir.
Capt Austin was the man! He put us on multiple species and he was able to target what we asked for from Goliath grouper to fish to fill the table. He even was able to get my teenage daughter involved, who’s not big on fishing, lol. My 14 y/o son and I caught fish we’ve never caught before, which my son loved. We are already booking our next trip to target some tarpon. Can’t wait!!
Austin put us on the fish and we caught our limit on our 4 hour trip. Everyone in our group had a great time! Highly recommend Captain Jays.
FAQs about Captain Jay Charters 1 – 30' Mako
- US $650 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family (3 hours)
- US $650 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $750 per group - 4 Hr – Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 4 Hr – Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark & Cuda (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark & Cuda - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Reef / Gulf (AM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Reef / Gulf (PM) (4 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hr – Fish/Snorkel/Island hop (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hr – Fish/Snorkel/Island hop - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef/Bay (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef/Bay - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is included and is used when available. Some specialty trips require an additional charge for specific requests. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (After every trip, we will fillet all the fish caught and put them in leak proof Ziploc bags for you to take home or to a local restaurant to cook your catch)
- Drinks (We will have a cooler with ice and waters for you. But you able to bring whatever you like and keep in a designated cooler for yourself )
- Fishing license (Our fishing license is cover up to six paying customers)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Offshore trips are typically 20+ miles and sometimes further depend, depending on the time of the year)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Shark (Bull)
- Shark (Nurse)
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Tarpon
Your operator
Marathon, Florida, United States
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Captains Jay and Ben run the trips for Captain Jay Charter. Capt. Jay grew up fishing the waters of NJ and fell in love with fishing the first time his Grandfather put a rod in his hands. Before moving to the Florida Keys, he vacationed in the Keys more than a few times, and eventually, the lure of this paradise beckoned him to move there. What better place for him to pursue his career? He loves the offshore and inshore action and the great fishery that it holds. Capt. Jay enlisted the help of Capt. Ben, who grew up freshwater fishing in NJ. For his 18th birthday, Ben and his dad chartered a boat in Canada to catch Northern Pike. This was Capt. Ben's first charter, and after seeing how awesome it was to show off the fishery, Capt. Ben set out to earn his captain's license. He joined the military, where he worked on all types of different vessels, eventually earning his 100-ton captain's license. Ben's last stop with the military was in Key West, FL. After falling in love with the fishery there, he didn't want to leave the Keys. Capt. Ben enjoys every trip out on the water. Whether it's calm or rough out, there's always something to catch!
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Marathon right now
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)
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