Captain Jay Charters 2 – Bay Boat

4.9/5 (252 reviews)

Federally permitted

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

Captain Jay Charters 2 – Bay Boat

Federally permitted

4.9/5 (252)

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Angler's Choice

Avenue A 108

Marathon, FL, United States

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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, Tarpon, 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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4.9

252 reviews

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4.9

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

97%

Great experience

97%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

96%

Recommended

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Scott Michehl

5.0

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Gulf trip

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef (AM) 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

5.0

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Grouper and Bull Shark Experience!

3 Hour Trip (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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Amanda Fuller

5.0

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Great Trip Great Captain

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef (AM) on November 26, 2025 • 4 adults

My family had an absolutely incredible time on this fishing charter! From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and a whole lot of fun. Captain Bryce was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what he did. He knew exactly where to take us, and we were reeling in fish in no time. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, and Captain Bryce made sure everyone—beginners and experienced anglers alike—felt confident and taken care of. He handled all the gear, shared great tips, and created a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

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December 7, 2025

Thank you again.

Brandon Philpot

5.0

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Great time on the Water!

6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef (AM) on November 25, 2025 • 2 adults

We had Bryan as our Captain and he was great. He was very knowledgeable about the spots to fish and where we needed to go. We had to slighlty alter plans, due to the wind, but Brian communicated that ahead of time and it was his decision for the safety and comfort for everyone on the boat. We caught a LOT of fish. Limits of snapper, other small species, then we went after Cobia and we landed two in the boat Thanks to Bryan. He also warned us about sharks and yes, we did see a couple (or the same a few times) 7' or so Bull sharks. Overall, a great trip with Bryan and would definitely recommend Capt Jays and Bryan to anyone looking for some good fun on the water!

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Lars Iliohan

5.0

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Fishing trip with Captain Bryce

6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef (AM) on September 9, 2025 • 3 adults

We all had a great time with Captain Bryce! He knew a lot about the different fishing locations and what kind of fish we would be wanting to catch for dinner. Captain Bryce was really kind and patient. We didn't have much experience fishing on a boat so he taught us a lot about how the fish behave and what to do when we had a bite. We caught different types of fish as well and saw a couple big sharks and some barracudas who were hunting our fish. And the end of the trip we had enough good fish for 6 people to eat. (They were delicious) Captian Bryce kindly cutt them up for us when we got back to the dock. All in all it was a very fun trip and we definitly would recommend anyone to go fishing at this location! Big thank you to captain Bryce for the great day.

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3 Hour Trip (AM)

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3 Hour Trip

starts at 7:30 AM

US $600