JL Charters
JL Charters
JL Charters is located in Narragansett and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Check out our reviews. People like us and we like them.
Capt. John will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4- to 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for striped bass, fluke, Black Sea bass, bluefish and blackfish. Seabass, Flounder, Shark, Bluefish, and Tautog, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning.
Your fishing adventure starts on a restored 31' JC downeast boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and an ice-box.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.
Book your trip now and hit the water with JL Charters.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (119)
+116Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
98%
Jul 25, 2025
Morning inshore trip (am) 4 hrs
Great Charter Experience off Point Judith
Captain John and Chris were both phenomenal! We wanted to catch to eat and they ensured we went to the best locations to bring home some fish. They even made recommendations on how to cook our catch. Both were very knowledgeable and patient, and we all learned so much about the area and the fishing industry. We experienced some rough conditions throughout the first half of the charter, and both John and Chris did a great job making us feel safe and confident on the water despite the roughness. If you’re looking to have a great fishing experience with true locals, this is your charter.
Captain John and Chris were both phenomenal! We wanted to catch to eat and they ensured we went to the best locations to bring...
Oct 11, 2025
Fall Blackfish
One of the best Tog experiences!
Captain John Lee and his deckhand Chris are amazing! Planned an annual Tog fishing trip with the guys in RI and booked with them for the first time. Oh man, they didn't disappoint. They put us on some great fish, the boat limited out and we learned so much about the local fishery from these two. They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole trip. The boat was spacious and perfect for what we wanted. We are already planning a second trip with them for next month. Thank you again Captain John Lee and Chris!
Captain John Lee and his deckhand Chris are amazing! Planned an annual Tog fishing trip with the guys in RI and booked with them...
Jul 28, 2025
Classic Block Island morning 6hr
Great experience for everyone
Booked a charter with captain John for a work outing with my 2 guys and brought my son along with us. John and mate Chris did a great job of putting us on the fish all day long. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip a lot of fun. Hooked into some big fish early (bass and sharks) and then switched to some bottom fishing for a nice mixed bag of fluke, seabass, and scup. Went home with plenty of fish for the dinner table.
Booked a charter with captain John for a work outing with my 2 guys and brought my son along with us. John and mate Chris did...
Jul 9, 2025
Classic Block Island afternoon 6hr
Most Memorable Birthday Date of All Time
I always take my grandchildren on a special date for their birthdays instead of giving them a gift. This was a 3-way combination date for some of my grandsons who have birthdays that are close. Since we could have up to 6 people on the boat, we included a couple more of my grandsons. They ranged in age from 9 - 17. Captain John took good care of us and his first mate, Chris was awesome! He connected really well with my grandsons and told them some great stories. He was a character. The ride out to Block Island was pretty choppy resulting in all but one of us getting pretty seasick. My thought was that the boys were miserable and I was feeling pretty badly about it. But everyone rallied and recovered and ultimately all of them caught some great fish and they had a wonderful time!! It was definitely a date that would go down in infamy and if nothing else, they will always remember the time that Nana took them on a date and everyone got sick.
I always take my grandchildren on a special date for their birthdays instead of giving them a gift. This was a 3-way combination...
Jul 2, 2025
Morning inshore trip (am) 4 hrs
Great Charter with Great Crew!
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our four-hour charter with John and Chris, who work exceptionally well together and have a wonderful camaraderie that makes you feel like you are with friends. We caught a LOT of fish and always had the help we needed. We highly recommend JL Charters and would definitely book with them again. Thank you, John and Chris!
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our four-hour charter with John and Chris, who work exceptionally well together and have...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (119)
+116Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Charter Experience off Point Judith
Morning inshore trip (am) 4 hrs on July 25, 2025
Captain John and Chris were both phenomenal! We wanted to catch to eat and they ensured we went to the best locations to bring home some fish. They even made recommendations on how to cook our catch. Both were very knowledgeable and patient, and we all learned so much about the area and the fishing industry. We experienced some rough conditions throughout the first half of the charter, and both John and Chris did a great job making us feel safe and confident on the water despite the roughness. If you’re looking to have a great fishing experience with true locals, this is your charter.
Captain John and Chris were both phenomenal! We wanted to catch to eat and they ensured we went to the best locations to bring home some fish. They even made recommendations on how to cook our catch. Both were very knowledgeable and patient, and we all learned so much about the area and the fishing industry. We experienced some rough conditions throughout the first half of the charter, and both John and Chris did a great job making us feel safe and confident on the water despite the roughness....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
One of the best Tog experiences!
Fall Blackfish on October 11, 2025
Captain John Lee and his deckhand Chris are amazing! Planned an annual Tog fishing trip with the guys in RI and booked with them for the first time. Oh man, they didn't disappoint. They put us on some great fish, the boat limited out and we learned so much about the local fishery from these two. They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole trip. The boat was spacious and perfect for what we wanted. We are already planning a second trip with them for next month. Thank you again Captain John Lee and Chris!
Captain John Lee and his deckhand Chris are amazing! Planned an annual Tog fishing trip with the guys in RI and booked with them for the first time. Oh man, they didn't disappoint. They put us on some great fish, the boat limited out and we learned so much about the local fishery from these two. They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole trip. The boat was spacious and perfect for what we wanted. We are already planning a second trip with them for next month. Thank...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience for everyone
Classic Block Island morning 6hr on July 28, 2025
Booked a charter with captain John for a work outing with my 2 guys and brought my son along with us. John and mate Chris did a great job of putting us on the fish all day long. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip a lot of fun. Hooked into some big fish early (bass and sharks) and then switched to some bottom fishing for a nice mixed bag of fluke, seabass, and scup. Went home with plenty of fish for the dinner table.
Booked a charter with captain John for a work outing with my 2 guys and brought my son along with us. John and mate Chris did a great job of putting us on the fish all day long. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip a lot of fun. Hooked into some big fish early (bass and sharks) and then switched to some bottom fishing for a nice mixed bag of fluke, seabass, and scup. Went home with plenty of fish for the dinner table.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Most Memorable Birthday Date of All Time
Classic Block Island afternoon 6hr on July 9, 2025
I always take my grandchildren on a special date for their birthdays instead of giving them a gift. This was a 3-way combination date for some of my grandsons who have birthdays that are close. Since we could have up to 6 people on the boat, we included a couple more of my grandsons. They ranged in age from 9 - 17. Captain John took good care of us and his first mate, Chris was awesome! He connected really well with my grandsons and told them some great stories. He was a character. The ride out to Block Island was pretty choppy resulting in all but one of us getting pretty seasick. My thought was that the boys were miserable and I was feeling pretty badly about it. But everyone rallied and recovered and ultimately all of them caught some great fish and they had a wonderful time!! It was definitely a date that would go down in infamy and if nothing else, they will always remember the time that Nana took them on a date and everyone got sick.
I always take my grandchildren on a special date for their birthdays instead of giving them a gift. This was a 3-way combination date for some of my grandsons who have birthdays that are close. Since we could have up to 6 people on the boat, we included a couple more of my grandsons. They ranged in age from 9 - 17. Captain John took good care of us and his first mate, Chris was awesome! He connected really well with my grandsons and told them some great stories. He was a character. The ride...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Charter with Great Crew!
Morning inshore trip (am) 4 hrs on July 2, 2025
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our four-hour charter with John and Chris, who work exceptionally well together and have a wonderful camaraderie that makes you feel like you are with friends. We caught a LOT of fish and always had the help we needed. We highly recommend JL Charters and would definitely book with them again. Thank you, John and Chris!
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our four-hour charter with John and Chris, who work exceptionally well together and have a wonderful camaraderie that makes you feel like you are with friends. We caught a LOT of fish and always had the help we needed. We highly recommend JL Charters and would definitely book with them again. Thank you, John and Chris!
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