Shake N Bait Charters 

5.0
(81 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States–

Shake N Bait Charters 

Islamorada, FL, United States
–
44 ft
6
5.0
(81 reviews)

Shake N Bait Charters runs angling trips out of Islamorada and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Jack is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and kite fishing, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Sailfish, Wahoo, Cobia, and King Mackerel, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your boat for the day will be a 44' Cavileer that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with a toilet, AC, and ice box. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Capt. Jack runs trips together with his first mate, who's there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done. This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Shake N Bait Charters.

Shake N Bait Charters runs angling trips out of Islamorada and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Jack is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and kite fishing, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Sailfish, Wahoo, Cobia, and King Mackerel, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your boat for the day will be a 44' Cavileer that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with a toilet, AC, and ice box. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Capt. Jack runs trips together with his first mate, who's there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done. This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Shake N Bait Charters.

Jack Falcucci
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+4
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+3
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+3
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
81 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (97)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

Reviews (81)

  • Daniel Demichele
    Daniel Demichele
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Full Day Trip on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Jack and Dalton were great. They were extremely professional, knowledgeable, personal, friendly, and welcoming. We caught a bunch of mahi; even though they werent biting as expected - and then got to fish off the bottom and caught some amberjacks; which I had never done before. We had alot of fun and would highly recommend this charter.

  • Steven Hawk
    Steven Hawk
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best trip ever!

    3/4 Day Trip on November 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    we had an absolute blast! Especially when the mahi mahi were hitting! captain jack and first mate dalton were great!!

  • James Connolly
    James Connolly
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great day on the water!!!

    3/4 Day Trip on July 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    captain,Jack, and mate, Dalton, had us catching all day!- a bunch of mahi and two really nice rainbow runners - action packed and alot of fun

  • Brianna Sullivan
    Brianna Sullivan
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain and first mate were great! Our two boys had a blast and caught the exact species they were targeting!

  • Gabriel Kochmer
    Gabriel Kochmer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Jack and Dalton showed our family an amazing day. The boat is fast, modern, and EXTREMELY comfortable. The captain and crew were great to talk to and put us on the fish. Highly recommend and very family-friendly. We would definitely book again.

  • Ed Thornton
    Ed Thornton
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great time

    3/4 Day Trip on April 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    caught 18- yellow tail snapper( good eatin) 3 - king mackeral, 1 red grouper( out of season) 1- mahi , 1 - bonito. captain and deck hand were incredible ( father and son) . great team . will use them again

  • Johnathan Mott
    Johnathan Mott
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain and Crew

    3/4 Day Trip on June 10, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    They will take you to the fish!

  • Tim O'neal
    Tim O'neal
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Early Mahi Catch

    Half Day Trip (PM) on April 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    Was early part of Mahi season. Caught 6 fish. Kept 4. My understanding is we caught more Mahi than rest of the charters out there (keepers). Overall good experience. Will be back.

  • Ron Roland
    Ron Roland
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Once again, Thanks!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Thanks to Captain Jack (again) and 1st mate Dalton for a nice morning catching dinner. We took the catch and the family to Lazy Days for a feast and it was everything i hoped for.

  • Cory Scott
    Cory Scott
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Bachelor Party Fishing Trip

    3/4 Day Trip on April 25, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Jack and deckhand Dalton will get you on the fish. Boat is the nicest charter sportfisher I have been on. I recommend!

FAQs about Shake N Bait Charters

Shake N Bait Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,300 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Shake N Bait Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Shake N Bait Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Shake N Bait Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Shake N Bait Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Shake N Bait Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Swordfish
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jack Falcucci
Jack Falcucci
Islamorada, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
81 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2021
With more than 4 decades of fishing experience under his belt, Captain Jack Falcucci knows these waters like the back of his hand. Together with his crew, he is happy to work with anglers of all skill levels, from novices to hardcore anglers.
Jack Falcucci
Jack Falcucci
Fully verified
81
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
With more than 4 decades of fishing experience under his belt, Captain Jack Falcucci knows these waters like the back of his hand. Together with his crew, he is happy to work with anglers of all skill levels, from novices to hardcore anglers.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult fishing group posing with a large multi-species catch, including mahi-mahi and tuna, displayed aboard the Shake ’N Bait charter boat at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Steven H.
    Steven H.
    we had an absolute blast! Especially when the mahi mahi were hitting! captain jack and first mate dalton were great!!
  • A young angler stands proudly in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including Mahi Mahi, after a successful fishing trip in Islamorada.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Brianna S.
    Brianna S.
    Captain and first mate were great! Our two boys had a blast and caught the exact species they were targeting!
  • A variety of fish, including Mahi Mahi and other species, laid out on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Daniel D.
    Daniel D.
    Captain Jack and Dalton were great. They were extremely professional, knowledgeable, personal, friendly, and welcoming. We caught a bunch of mahi; even though they werent biting as expected - and then got to fish off the bottom and caught some amberjacks; which I had never done before. We had alot of fun and would highly recommend this charter.
  • Group of anglers displaying multiple mahi-mahi while additional dolphinfish hang behind them on a docked charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    James C.
    James C.
    captain,Jack, and mate, Dalton, had us catching all day!- a bunch of mahi and two really nice rainbow runners - action packed and alot of fun
  • A selection of freshly caught Yellowfin Tuna displayed on a dock, showcasing the successful catch from a recent fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Johnathan M.
    Johnathan M.
    They will take you to the fish!
  • Several mahi-mahi laid out on a wet dock beside a cooler after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tim O.
    Tim O.
    Was early part of Mahi season. Caught 6 fish. Kept 4. My understanding is we caught more Mahi than rest of the charters out there (keepers). Overall good experience. Will be back.
  • Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and Grouper at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Cory S.
    Cory S.
    Captain Jack and deckhand Dalton will get you on the fish. Boat is the nicest charter sportfisher I have been on. I recommend!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and Kingfish on a fishing charter, with the boat 'Shake N' Bait' in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Ed T.
    Ed T.
    caught 18- yellow tail snapper( good eatin) 3 - king mackeral, 1 red grouper( out of season) 1- mahi , 1 - bonito. captain and deck hand were incredible ( father and son) . great team . will use them again
  • A display of freshly caught fish, including several tuna, arranged on a board at Whale Harbor in Islamorada, FL, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Gabriel K.
    Gabriel K.
    Captain Jack and Dalton showed our family an amazing day. The boat is fast, modern, and EXTREMELY comfortable. The captain and crew were great to talk to and put us on the fish. Highly recommend and very family-friendly. We would definitely book again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Ron R.
    Ron R.
    Thanks to Captain Jack (again) and 1st mate Dalton for a nice morning catching dinner. We took the catch and the family to Lazy Days for a feast and it was everything i hoped for.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Cavileer
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Catepillar
Powered by
2 x 715HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 Checks

What’s biting in Islamorada right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
SwordfishSwordfish
WahooWahoo

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