We booked Captain Jay’s family trip after reading dozens of reviews ... we have three kids (10, 7, 4) ... and they loved this experience. It was the perfect length. Captain Jay took us to the perfect spot where my kiddos caught fish after fish (although many were not keepers ... many were!) Catching fish so quickly kept my kids engaged and loving the experience (plus they loved the boat ride!) Captain Jay even taught my kids a whole lot about fishing (and even cleaning the fish)! We took his recommendations on where to dine ... he was spot on on the whole trip! The marina has beautiful nurse sharks too!

Captain Jay’s boat is BEAUTIFUL! Plenty of room for our family of five AND great speed. 

Definitely can’t wait to go back with Captain Jay.

Had a great morning out with Captain Jay. He clearly put the time in beforehand to prep bait and rigs, providing multiple options for bait so we could figure out what was working for the fish that day. Had a great first hour, then when the bite cooled off a bit, Jay did not wait around too long (as charter captains sometimes do) to move us to our next spot where the bite was hot again. Captain Jay has an extensive network of other folks on the water who he can communicate with to make sure he knows where the fish are that specific day so you can be sure your money is well spent.

I’m an experienced fisherman and usually bring my own rod/reel on charters, but I never ended up using my own with Jay—his equipment is top notch and he’ll have multiple rods setup with different baits, keeping you in the action. His 28ft Mako is a great fishing boat. I was a bit worried about space for my group of 5, but the boat had more than enough space to encompass us and another fisherman if need be.

Jay is also a positive energy guy who is fun to be around. Some charters in the keys can be a bit (understandably) tired and angry, but Captain Jay keeps it light and is happy to teach you about the fish you’re catching. Take it from an experienced fisherman born and raised on the Florida coast: I highly recommend Captain Jay!

We are a family of four with two young boys (ages 7 and 4) and were looking for a quick morning charter on our last day in town after mini-season.  Capt. Jay took us out and had us catching fish all morning long (mangroves and yellowtail snapper).  He was excellent with the kids, and got them excited for every catch.  It’s always good when your captain is generally enthusiastic about their job and that shined through with Capt. Jay.  Great demeanor made the charter that much more enjoyable.  If you’re looking to catch a bunch of fish with a great guide, give Capt. Jay a try.  Highly recommend!!

Hello,,, so if you’re reading this, you’re probably curious if Capt. Jay’s family 3hr fishing trip is right for you. Well, let’s start with I like to fish and I’ve chartered several boats in Marathon over the years as well as many others elsewhere. Capt. Jay is great!!! My wife and I took my two boys 5 and 7 out for this short trip and it was well worth it! We caught grouper, mangrove snapper, mutton, yellowtail and had a grand time, Capt. Jay is fantastic with the kids and seems to enjoy their enthusiasm of the experience. In conclusion, if you’re looking for a nice short trip where you WILL CATCH some fish, and a Capt. who does well with kids, then look no further….