J Fishing Charters

4.9/5 (63 reviews)

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Federally permitted

Scallop Drive 726, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, United States–

J Fishing Charters

Federally permitted

4.9/5 (63)

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Angler's Choice

Scallop Drive 726

Port Canaveral, FL, United States

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Looking to catch some fish in Port Canaveral? Look no further than J Fishing Charters! Captain Jose will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Blackfin Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, Mutton Snapper, Snook, Bull Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Cobia, Tarpon, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Your vessel for the day is a 28' Bimini center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is not allowed.

Get in touch with Capt. Jose below and start planning your trip today!

Rating

4.9

63 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.8

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (280)

A proud angler displays a large Flounder at the dock, accompanied by a smiling crew member, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

A young angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing with a guide on a sunny day.

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What anglers say

98%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

97%

Recommended

97%

Caught fish

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George Wollaeger

5.0

Verified

5 Hour Nearshore Trip

4Hour Trip — Nearshore - 12:00 PM on March 27, 2026 • 2 adults

Can’t think of a better spring break activity than going out and catching loads of fish. Captain Jose made that happen better than I imagined. From start to finish, we were nailing jacks, bluefish, redfish, black drum, ladyfish, and loads of fat snook(we literally lost count). I left my excursion physically exhausted from how much I fought these fish. Definately a lucky day to be out, but it also seemed like we caught more than the boats around us. Super clean and well kept boat with ample space for a small group. Jose seemed to know how to find us fish and that’s what I’m here for. He even cleaned some of the fish for us to finish off the day which was a great touch. Couldn’t be happier with my day on the water.

A young woman and an adult male proudly display a large Snook caught during their fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of the water and a pier.

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Response from Captain

March 28, 2026

George, thank you so much for the amazing review! It was an absolute pleasure having you and your girlfriend out on the water for your spring break trip. What an incredible day we had — nonstop action with jacks, bluefish, redfish, black drum, ladyfish, and so many big SNOOK up to 40” we truly lost count! Those fish definitely gave both of you a workout, and I’m glad you got to experience just how exciting our nearshore fishing can be. I really appreciate your kind words about the boat and the trip. I always do my best to keep everything clean, comfortable, and most importantly put my guests on the fish. It means a lot to hear that it showed. Thank you again for fishing with J Fishing Charters, and I’d love to have you both back out again next time you’re in town for another action-packed trip! CAPTAIN J

Blake Stembridge

5.0

Verified

Great last minute trip!

Half day INSHORE FISHING (copy) - 2:00 PM on November 26, 2025 • 3 adults

It was a last minute request. Captain was quick to respond and accepted the trip. I took 3 teenage boys with me and we had a great time! Captain did a great job by having some of us targeting Triple Tail and some fishing on the bottom. If the boys wanted some quick action they couks fish on the bottom, we were catching multiple species quickly. If the wanted to wait and try to catch a bigger targeted species they could. Captain was very patient and very busy keeping all the rods with bait in the water. We caught a Triple Tail, Snook, Jacks, Croakers (which we used as bait for snook), Whiting, Spainish Makerel and Lady Fish. One teenager had never caught a fish before. Highly recommend!

A variety of fish including Yellowtail and Snapper displayed on a catch board inside the boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

A young angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing at sunset on a charter boat.

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Response from Captain

November 27, 2025

Thank you so much for the amazing review, Blake!! I really appreciate you choosing us for your last-minute trip, and I’m glad I was able to respond quickly and get you and the boys out on the water. It was a fun group to have onboard, and you all made the day a great experience. I’m happy we were able to mix things up—having some of you targeting Triple Tail while the others fished the bottom kept the action steady and exciting. The boys did great, and I loved seeing everyone stay busy reeling in different species. And for those who wanted to wait for a bigger, targeted fish, they showed a lot of patience and it paid off! You all caught an awesome variety: Triple Tail, Snook, Jacks, Croakers (perfect bait for the snook!), Whiting, Spanish Mackerel, and Ladyfish. And a huge shout-out to the teenager who caught his very first fish ever—that’s the kind of moment that makes a trip truly special. Thank you again for the kind words and the strong recommendation. It means a lot. I’d be happy to have you all back anytime for another great day on the water. —Captain Jose 🎣🌊

Andrew Mostert

5.0

Verified

Unbelievably good trip!

3 Hour Trip — Inshore - 8:00 AM on November 17, 2025 • 2 adults

One of the best fishing experiences of my life. Me and my wife caught loads! King mackerel, cobia, snapper and grey trigger fish. We even took our snapper to Rusty's who will cook it for you after, highly recommend. Jose was a great captain, very fun, friendly and new the place inside out and kept our rods baited and ready at all times. His boat is top of the range, a good size to keep the ride smooth and fast and has all the gear and fish finders any captain can dream of. I had the best time ever, I'm already thinking about when I can come back. The trip was flawless, and great for whatever skill level you are, even my wife who hasn't fished much had a great time. Thank you J!

Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing boat, enjoying a successful day on the water.

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Response from Captain

November 18, 2025

Andrew & Karen, Thank you both so much for this amazing review! I’m really glad you had such an unforgettable day out on the water. You two fished like pros out there — those king mackerel, cobia, snapper and triggerfish kept us busy nonstop! Taking the snapper to Rusty’s was a perfect call too — nothing better than enjoying your fresh catch after a great trip. I’m happy you enjoyed the boat and the ride, and it was a pleasure keeping everything ready so you could just relax and have fun. Karen did awesome for not having fished much, and Andrew, your energy made the whole trip even better. I’d be thrilled to have you both back anytime — can’t wait for the next adventure! Captain J🎣🐟 Thank you again for choosing J Fishing Charters!

Donnie Hoffman

5.0

Verified

J fishing charters,

3 Hour Trip — Inshore - 8:00 AM on March 22, 2026 • 3 adults

Awesome trip with captain Jose. Highly recommend. He put us on fish, a couple times all 4 of us were hooked up. very attentive to rebaiting or taking care of our lines when we broke off. Had plenty of live bait. He tried real hard to keep us on fish, we would move when the bite died off. Jose was more than willing to answer all our questions and take care of all our needs while out. We were fortunate in that while out fishing, we got to watch a rocket launch, that was awesome. Would highly recommend J fishing charters, we definitely will use them again when we come back.

A group of anglers actively fishing from a boat, with one person reeling in a catch while others observe the action.

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Response from Captain

March 23, 2026

Donnie, thank you so much for the awesome review! It was a pleasure having you and your crew on board. Captain J I’m glad we were able to stay on the fish and get everyone hooked up—that’s what it’s all about! You guys did a great job out there, and I appreciate you recognizing the effort to keep lines in the water and the action going. Getting to watch a rocket launch while fishing is definitely a bonus we don’t get every day—that made it even more special! Thanks again for choosing J Fishing Charters, and I really look forward to having you back out on the water next time you’re in town! 🎣

Anton Mahne

5.0

Verified

Great day on the water!

7 Hour Trip — Offshore on November 22, 2025 • 3 adults

Family fishing day and it was my daughter‘s first time deep sea fishing. We had an amazing time with Captain Jose! He is an experienced professional angler, definitely knows his stuff and knows where the fish are. We caught kings, mahi, triggers, seabass, and snapper (couldn’t keep it). Hooked in to a shark and had a nice fight. My daughter saw sea turtles, dolphins and especially loved the remora. Back at the marina, Captain Jose filleted and packaged our catch. Great day, great boat, great music!Thank you so much for such an amazing and memorable experience!

Two anglers engaged in fishing action on a modern boat, with rods in hand and the ocean backdrop.

A fish is being reeled in on a boat, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.

A serene view of the ocean under a bright sun, showcasing the sparkling water surface, ideal for a day of fishing.

An angler actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.

Two anglers proudly displaying a large King Mackerel on a fishing boat in open waters.

A smiling young girl and an adult pose inside a well-equipped boat, showcasing the comfortable seating and fishing environment during a coastal adventure.

An angler actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing on the open water.

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Response from Captain

November 24, 2025

Anton, thank you so much for the awesome review! It was a great day on the water with you and your family, and I’m really happy your daughter enjoyed her first deep sea fishing experience — from the dolphins and turtles to her new remora friend! You all fished like pros, and we even limited out on kingfish with 8 nice ones, plus mahi, triggers, seabass, and that snapper (even if we couldn’t keep it). The shark fight was the cherry on top! I’m glad you enjoyed the boat, the music, and the whole experience. It truly was a memorable day for me as well. Thank you again, and I hope to see you all back out on the water soon! — Captain Jose 🎣🌊

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3 Hour Trip — Inshore

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3 Hour Trip

starts at 7:00 AM

US $499