Capt Jacks 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 1455 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach, FL 33444, United States

Capt Jacks 

Delray Beach, FL, United States
21 ft
3
5.0/5 (5 reviews)

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Capt Jacks is all about fishing the stunning waters of Delray Beach. With Captain Jack at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Species like Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Snakehead, Clown Knife Fish, and more are in the cards. You'll target your catch with light tackle and live bait, artificials are always an option!

Young ones are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your adventure begins aboard a 21' Triton bass boat that holds up to 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but catching live shad (like any fishing) cannot always be garunteed. My suggestion is to ask ahead of time about purchasing shiners as a back up.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Capt Jacks!

Capt Jacks is all about fishing the stunning waters of Delray Beach. With Captain Jack at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Species like Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Snakehead, Clown Knife Fish, and more are in the cards. You'll target your catch with light tackle and live bait, artificials are always an option!

Young ones are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your adventure begins aboard a 21' Triton bass boat that holds up to 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but catching live shad (like any fishing) cannot always be garunteed. My suggestion is to ask ahead of time about purchasing shiners as a back up.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Capt Jacks!

John Mckelvey
Captain
John Mckelvey
6 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip (a.m.)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock)
Snakehead
Clown Knife Fish
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 hour (p.m.)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock)
Snakehead
Clown Knife Fish
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock)
Snakehead
Clown Knife Fish
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Peacock)
Snakehead
Clown Knife Fish
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Christopher Walker
Christopher Walker
us
Columbus, OH, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Best way to spend a day!
6 Hour Trip on November 22, 20253 adults

Captain Jack was early and ready to go. He had great communication before we got there and what was expected. He put us on fish almost immediately and was able to be flexible and guide us to any kind of fish we wanted to catch. We can’t wait to go again!

John Mckelvey
Response from Captain

tha ks for coming guys. i had a great time myself. we laid it on them today. nice job from everyone and hope to see you again 🤙

Todd Heine
Todd Heine
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great captain, great trip
4 Hour Trip (a.m.) on March 17, 20252 adults1 child

Jack is great, really the perfect guide. Gets you right into the action and right onto the fish. Just a super pleasant guy and a super pleasant trip. Exactly the right balance for a great day on the water. Highly recommed!

Reported catch:
Peacock Bass
Sam Alexanian
Sam Alexanian
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Jack
4 hour (p.m.) on January 17, 20253 adults

The captain was very helpful and very clean cut and it was very enjoyable even though the weather was not great plus we caught some good size largemouth bass

John Mckelvey
Response from Captain

Thank you sam for the review. Very much appreciated! Hope to see you again.

Ryan Keel
Ryan Keel
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
December 27, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on December 27, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Joel Schmidt
Joel Schmidt
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
The captain canceled
October 11, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on October 11, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Capt Jacks

Capt Jacks offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 4 hour (p.m.) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (a.m.) (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt Jacks, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance elite 9 and navionics
  • Fishfinder Lowrance elite 9 with live sonar
  • Live bait well Live bait needs to be caught. Ask about shiners
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Capt Jacks include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Although live bait can be provided, catching fresh live bait from the lake cannot be a garuntee like any style of fishing. My suggestion is to ask for a few dozen shiners ahead of time to be on the safe side)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
Capt Jacks offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake ida, lake osbourne and its canal system. )
Capt Jacks offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Used for peacock and clown kife. )
  • Heavy tackle (Generally used when targeting snake heads)
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Capt Jacks include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Clown Knife Fish
  • Snakehead

Your captain

John Mckelvey
John Mckelvey
John Mckelvey

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since May 2024

Fishing since a very young age. I've always had a passion for fishing. Whether it was largemouth bass or marlin. I also have a passion for teaching people more about diffrent fisheries and how to catch more fish. So when I had the opportunity to take people on my own boat and catch crazy exoctic species .... I gladly took it. come join me on one of the fastest and most comfortable boats on the lake, and lets put some fish in the boat ! tight lines ?

ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since May 2024

Fishing since a very young age. I've always had a passion for fishing. Whether it was largemouth bass or marlin. I also have a passion for teaching people more about diffrent fisheries and how to catch more fish. So when I had the opportunity to take people on my own boat and catch crazy exoctic species .... I gladly took it. come join me on one of the fastest and most comfortable boats on the lake, and lets put some fish in the boat ! tight lines ?

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass
Peacock Bass
Clown Knife Fish
Clown Knife Fish
Snakehead
Snakehead
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Peacock Bass
Peacock Bass
Clown Knife Fish
Clown Knife Fish
Snakehead
Snakehead

Real catches by this captain

  • Best way to spend a day!
    Christopher W.
    Christopher W.
  • Captain Jack
    Sam A.
    Sam A.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake ida, lake osbourne and its canal system.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Used for peacock and clown kife.
Heavy Tackle
Generally used when targeting snake heads
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance elite 9 and navionics
Fishfinder
Lowrance elite 9 with live sonar
Live bait well
Live bait needs to be caught. Ask about shiners
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Although live bait can be provided, catching fresh live bait from the lake cannot be a garuntee like any style of fishing. My suggestion is to ask for a few dozen shiners ahead of time to be on the safe side
Lures
Drinks
Bottled water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Delray Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Absolutely welcome and encouraged

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

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