Capt Jacks 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 1455 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach, FL 33444, United States
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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!

John Mckelvey

Captain

John Mckelvey

 ID & credentials verified

Highlights

 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip (a.m.)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $350 
4 hour (p.m.)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $350 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $475 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Captain Jack
Captain Jack

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

67%

Caught fish

50%

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Todd H.
Todd H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain, great trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (a.m.) on March 17, 2025

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!

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!  

 Todd H. recommends Capt Jacks

Sam A.
Sam A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Jack

VERIFIED

4 hour (p.m.) on January 17, 2025

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

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  

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 Sam A. recommends Capt Jacks
John Mckelvey
John Mckelvey (The Captain)
Replied on January 20, 2025
Thank you sam for the review. Very much appreciated! Hope to see you again.

Brandon S.
Brandon S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on March 16, 2025

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

 

John Mckelvey
John Mckelvey (The Captain)

FAQs about Capt Jacks

What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capt Jacks?

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
What's included in the trip price with Capt Jacks?

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)
What types of fishing does Capt Jacks offer?

Capt Jacks offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Lake ida, lake osbourne and its canal system. )
What fishing techniques does Capt Jacks offer?

Capt Jacks offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle (Used for peacock and clown kife. )
  • Heavy Tackle (Generally used when targeting snake heads)
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Capt Jacks?

Top targeted fish species with Capt Jacks include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Clown Knife Fish
  • Snakehead

Meet your captain

John Mckelvey

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
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 ?

Fish you can target

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

Your boat

Boat Image
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

Where you can fish

Lake Fishing

Lake ida, lake osbourne and its canal system.

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Used for peacock and clown kife.

Heavy Tackle

Generally used when targeting snake heads

Spinning

What's on board

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

Included in the 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.

Listing policies

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 to 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