Captain Jay Charters 2 – Bay Boat

4.9/5 (300 reviews)

Federally permitted

Avenue A 108, Marathon, FL 33050, United States–

Federally permitted

4.9/5 (300)

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Angler's Choice

Avenue A 108

Marathon, FL, United States

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Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Captain Jay Charters 2 is mainly booked for fishing gulf side and is limited to fishing the reef unless conditions are ideal. If you are interested in fishing the reef and offshore please book Captain Jay charters 1 the (30 mako).

Top targets include Great Barracuda, Cobia, Black Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Lobster, Mutton Snapper, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, and more with any luck. You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Jason also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Capt. Jason welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your trip begins aboard a 24 ft Sea Hunt center console that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. Bottled water and ice are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Marathon for yourself, with Captain Jay Charters II!

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Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

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4.9

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Meghan Mannella

North Carolina, US

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1/2 fish/ snorkel/sandbar on March 15, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Bryan! He was incredibly patient with the kids and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included, which made the experience even more enjoyable for our family. The weather was a little unpredictable, but he was flexible and adjusted our plans so we could still have a great trip.

We caught tons of fish and a great variety too, which kept the excitement going the whole time. The kids had an absolute blast and it turned into such a fun and memorable day for all of us. If you’re looking for a fishing charter that’s family-friendly, fun, and run by someone who truly cares about the experience, Captain Bryan is the one to book! 🎣🐟☀️

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Scott Michehl

Illinois, US

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Member since 2025

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Gulf trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef on January 2, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Ben is a friendly host who made sure everyone on our trip was comfortable and having fun. He worked equally well with the more experienced anglers in our group and with the inexperienced. My 17 y/o daughter, 15 y/o son and wife and I all had a great time. We saw manatees, dolphins, and more and each caught multiple fish. Captain Ben realized that my son was interested in catching a shark and took the extra effort to make that happen. The kid caught a 6’ nurse shark!  I would be confident recommending Captain Ben for a family of any age or experience range based upon his patience and kind hospitality.

Mark Wallace

Repeat angler

Maryland, US

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Member since 2022

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2 trips

5.0

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Grouper and Bull Shark Experience!

3 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on December 20, 2025 • 2 adults

I booked the charter for me and my son during our holiday vacation to the keys.  I explained to Captain Ryan how we weren't looking to keep any fish and just wanted to get the best fishing action possible.  Captain Ryan proceeded to take us to their Grouper fishing grounds and we had a blast!  We've never fished for such huge fish before and the experience was unforgettable.  We hooked 2 huge groupers but were not able to get them to the boat since they were too big.  However, we also hooked a huge 8-9 foot bull shark and were able to get it to the boat for pictures and video.  Fantastic trip!!!!

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Bryan Lancaster

Ohio, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Capt. Ben, 10/10 recommend!

6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef on May 9, 2026 • 2 adults

My 14 year old son and I fished with Capt. Ben Milo and had a great time! Started on the reef catching yellowtail (in abundance), a couple mutton, a nurse shark, a hound fish and some baitfish. Then we trolled for a cuda to get to 6 different species but it got off at the boat. Once back at the dock Ben cleaned the yellowtail and set my son up with a pole where he was able to landed a cuda! Will be booking again with Capt. Ben!

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Kurt Baecker

Repeat angler

Ohio, US

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Member since 2023

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4 trips

5.0

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Hammerhead!

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef on May 28, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

We had a really exciting and fun trip with Captain Bryan. He got us onto all kinds of fish. We even got to get up and close with a hammerhead shark. At least as close as you would want to. Bryan was easy to talk to and we had a blast catching numerous different types of fish. Overall a fantastic fishing trip for my son’s birthday. I would definitely book another trip in the future.

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3 Hour Trip

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3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:30 PM)

US $600