J&F eXcursions - 26 

5.0/5 (203 reviews)
 
State licensed
 85920 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States
 
State licensed
5.0/5 (203 reviews)
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85920 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL, United States

Discover the azure waters of Islamorada, Florida. When you’ve done enjoying the beach it’s time to do some fishing. Whether you want relaxing family time, or an active fishing adventure,  J&FeXcursions – 26 has a fishing trip for everyone. You’ll be under the guidance of Captain Joseph Aiello who can’t wait to share his love for fishing with you.

You’ll be cruising the area aboard the pathfinder bay boat model from 2018. It is 26’ and it can accommodate up to 4 guests who can enjoy their favorite tunes with the onboard multimedia system. So you can find your trophy more easily, fishfinding equipment is available. The boat is run by the Yamaha F300 engine that can reach top speeds of 50 kn.

The charter covers inshore and nearshore locations that include reef hotspots as well as flats and backcountry areas. You get to go after a variety of fish. Depending on the season you can try your luck with several types of Snapper, speckled trout, snook, tarpon and more !! You can test your skills with techniques like light and heavy tackle, spinning, bottom fishing, and drift fishing among others.

All you need to do is show up, and as for the necessary fishing gear, lures, and bait – all of that will be waiting for you on board. And as for the Florida fishing license, the charter’s got you covered. Families with children are welcome, and the crew offers drinks for your greater enjoyment. If you get lucky you can keep your catch, and the crew will help you with cleaning and bagging.

Spend an amazing time fishing the waters of Islamorada. Don’t skip this great opportunity and contact J&F eXcursions –26

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 203 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (157)

Incredible day on the water
Incredible day on the water
Great guide
+154

Angler rating

198
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 203 reviews
Showing: 5 of 203 reviews
Joe M.
Joe M.
5.0/5

Jun 16, 2025

2 Hour Trip (1:00pm)

Incredible day on the water

VERIFIED

I booked this charter for my son’s first fishing trip. I wasn’t sure how he was going to like it, but it could not have been a more perfect day. The captain, Joe, did everything he could to make my son and I have a good time. We caught a lot of little fish for the kid and Daddy got hooked up on a shark! Joe was more than accommodating and an absolutely fantastic Captain. I cannot recommend this boat enough, especially if you’re looking for a nice, short trip to introduce your kids to fishing. 10/10 and I will most definitely book again when I come back this way

I booked this charter for my son’s first fishing trip. I wasn’t sure how he was going to like it, but it could not have been a...  

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Davit V.
Davit V.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Great guide

VERIFIED

Booked a half day with captain Joey. He's a great guide. Super cool, friendly and very knowledgeable. He put us on fish right away. He made sure my family and I always had bait on our hooks and we went through a lot! We caught a lot of mangrove snappers. Kept 10 for grandma, threw a bunch more back and had one stolen by a big cuda. We also caught some Jacks and even a spiney lobster. So cool! Our only regret is that we didn't book a longer trip!!! Thanks captain Joey!! Can't wait to go again!

Booked a half day with captain Joey. He's a great guide. Super cool, friendly and very knowledgeable. He put us on fish right...  

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1 person finds this review helpful
 Davit V. recommends J&F eXcursions - 26
1 person finds this review helpful

Mel P.
Mel P.
5.0/5

May 9, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Thank you for a great trip!!

VERIFIED

We had a great fishing trip and despite being complete beginners we caught lots of fish. Joey was very kind and patient with us and especially with my dad who doesn’t speak any English. My dad wanted to do a big fish dinner for the family and Joey showed us some great places to catch snapper and he had lots of live bait ready for us. We caught other fish too (see grouper pic) and just simply had a great time. We’ve could have stayed all day. We highly recommend Captain Joey!!

We had a great fishing trip and despite being complete beginners we caught lots of fish. Joey was very kind and patient with us...  

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 Mel P. recommends J&F eXcursions - 26
 Mel P. recommends J&F eXcursions - 26

Amy A.
Amy A.
5.0/5

Feb 27, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Great trip!

VERIFIED

Captain Joey definitely knows how to find the fish! We could hardly keep lines in the water to keep up with it. Our targeted fish was tarpon , he told us it wasn’t the best time of year for them but we’d give it a go. We didn’t catch any though we could see them rolling all around us they just weren’t biting. But we caught probably 8 sharks, we lost count. Had an awesome time, would definitely recommend!

Captain Joey definitely knows how to find the fish! We could hardly keep lines in the water to keep up with it. Our targeted...  

 Amy A. recommends J&F eXcursions - 26
1 person finds this review helpful
 Amy A. recommends J&F eXcursions - 26
1 person finds this review helpful

Gene G.
Gene G.
5.0/5

Apr 13, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Joey is the best in the area

VERIFIED

To say we had a fun day with Joey is an understatement!! He put us on the fish the whole time we were out there!! We caught Trout,Tarpon,Snook,Jack creval,Pompano and LadyFish!! We not only caught lots of fish but we had a great time with Joey he is very personable and a great guide who will make any fisherman have a great time whether a beginner or a novice!! Thanks again Joey we will be back!!

To say we had a fun day with Joey is an understatement!! He put us on the fish the whole time we were out there!! We caught Trout,Tarpon,Snook,Jack...  

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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip (8:00AM)
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US $450 
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2 Hour Trip (1:00pm)
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US $450 
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US $700 
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Half Day Reef
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $700 
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4 Hour Tarpon
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $750 
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US $900 
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US $1,100 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 203 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (157)

Incredible day on the water
Incredible day on the water
Great guide
+154

Angler rating

198
2
1
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 203 reviews
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Joe M.
Joe M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Incredible day on the water

VERIFIED

2 Hour Trip (1:00pm) on June 16, 2025

I booked this charter for my son’s first fishing trip. I wasn’t sure how he was going to like it, but it could not have been a more perfect day. The captain, Joe, did everything he could to make my son and I have a good time. We caught a lot of little fish for the kid and Daddy got hooked up on a shark! Joe was more than accommodating and an absolutely fantastic Captain. I cannot recommend this boat enough, especially if you’re looking for a nice, short trip to introduce your kids to fishing. 10/10 and I will most definitely book again when I come back this way

I booked this charter for my son’s first fishing trip. I wasn’t sure how he was going to like it, but it could not have been a more perfect day. The captain, Joe, did everything he could to make my son and I have a good time. We caught a lot of little fish for the kid and Daddy got hooked up on a shark! Joe was more than accommodating and an absolutely fantastic Captain. I cannot recommend this boat enough, especially if you’re looking for a nice, short trip to introduce your kids to fishing....  

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Davit V.
Davit V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great guide

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip on June 14, 2025

Booked a half day with captain Joey. He's a great guide. Super cool, friendly and very knowledgeable. He put us on fish right away. He made sure my family and I always had bait on our hooks and we went through a lot! We caught a lot of mangrove snappers. Kept 10 for grandma, threw a bunch more back and had one stolen by a big cuda. We also caught some Jacks and even a spiney lobster. So cool! Our only regret is that we didn't book a longer trip!!! Thanks captain Joey!! Can't wait to go again!

Booked a half day with captain Joey. He's a great guide. Super cool, friendly and very knowledgeable. He put us on fish right away. He made sure my family and I always had bait on our hooks and we went through a lot! We caught a lot of mangrove snappers. Kept 10 for grandma, threw a bunch more back and had one stolen by a big cuda. We also caught some Jacks and even a spiney lobster. So cool! Our only regret is that we didn't book a longer trip!!! Thanks captain Joey!! Can't wait to go again!  

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1 person finds this review helpful

Mel P.
Mel P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thank you for a great trip!!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip on May 9, 2025

We had a great fishing trip and despite being complete beginners we caught lots of fish. Joey was very kind and patient with us and especially with my dad who doesn’t speak any English. My dad wanted to do a big fish dinner for the family and Joey showed us some great places to catch snapper and he had lots of live bait ready for us. We caught other fish too (see grouper pic) and just simply had a great time. We’ve could have stayed all day. We highly recommend Captain Joey!!

We had a great fishing trip and despite being complete beginners we caught lots of fish. Joey was very kind and patient with us and especially with my dad who doesn’t speak any English. My dad wanted to do a big fish dinner for the family and Joey showed us some great places to catch snapper and he had lots of live bait ready for us. We caught other fish too (see grouper pic) and just simply had a great time. We’ve could have stayed all day. We highly recommend Captain Joey!!  

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 Mel P. recommends J&F eXcursions - 26

Amy A.
Amy A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on February 27, 2025

Captain Joey definitely knows how to find the fish! We could hardly keep lines in the water to keep up with it. Our targeted fish was tarpon , he told us it wasn’t the best time of year for them but we’d give it a go. We didn’t catch any though we could see them rolling all around us they just weren’t biting. But we caught probably 8 sharks, we lost count. Had an awesome time, would definitely recommend!

Captain Joey definitely knows how to find the fish! We could hardly keep lines in the water to keep up with it. Our targeted fish was tarpon , he told us it wasn’t the best time of year for them but we’d give it a go. We didn’t catch any though we could see them rolling all around us they just weren’t biting. But we caught probably 8 sharks, we lost count. Had an awesome time, would definitely recommend!  

 Amy A. recommends J&F eXcursions - 26
1 person finds this review helpful

Gene G.
Gene G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Joey is the best in the area

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip on April 13, 2025

To say we had a fun day with Joey is an understatement!! He put us on the fish the whole time we were out there!! We caught Trout,Tarpon,Snook,Jack creval,Pompano and LadyFish!! We not only caught lots of fish but we had a great time with Joey he is very personable and a great guide who will make any fisherman have a great time whether a beginner or a novice!! Thanks again Joey we will be back!!

To say we had a fun day with Joey is an understatement!! He put us on the fish the whole time we were out there!! We caught Trout,Tarpon,Snook,Jack creval,Pompano and LadyFish!! We not only caught lots of fish but we had a great time with Joey he is very personable and a great guide who will make any fisherman have a great time whether a beginner or a novice!! Thanks again Joey we will be back!!  

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Path Finder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
yamaha F300
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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