Captain Jay Charters 3 – 34' Venture 

4.9/5 (32 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3502 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

Captain Jay Charters 3 – 34' Venture 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (32)
 Angler's Choice
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3502 Gulfview Avenue
Marathon, FL, United States

Fall in love with the Florida Keys fishing scene with Captain Jay Charters. Blessed with a year-round fishing season, the adventure never stops here. Capt. Jay and Capt. Ben Capt. Randy Capt. Dez are ready to share this excitement with you!

Your adventure takes place on a 34' Venture that accommodates up to 6 guests. She's powered by twin 200 HP Suzuki engines which provide a fast and steady ride to your fishing spot. The boat also features modern navigational electronics, safety equipment, a live bait tank, and outriggers.

With versatile fishing grounds, there are lots of different fish species to go after. From all kinds of Snappers, Sharks, and Groupers to Tarpon and Spanish Mackerel. Reach the offshore spots and go after Mahi Mahi and Barracuda. If you have a specific species you want to target, it's best to get in touch with the captain, so he can arrange a trip that will maximize your chances.

Even though there's a catch limit, it's more than enough to have an amazing feast after the trip. Your captain will clean your catch free of charge, so you can throw it on the grill as soon as you leave the marina. All rods, reels, lures, and bait are fully included in the price.

The captain also has bottled water on the boat, but feel free to bring other snacks and drinks. Bringing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses is always recommended. Join Captain Jay Charters and see the Florida Keys from a different perspective.

Please be aware that an additional charge for fuel will be made for offshore trips.

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Rating

4.9
32 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (31)

Captain Jay’s charter
Captain Jay’s charter
Randy was Incredible!!!
Randy was Incredible!!!
Randy was Incredible!!!
Beautiful Day in the Bay
+25

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Sarah Burdette
Sarah Burdette
5.0
Verified
Captain Randy for the win!
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf on April 23, 20255 adults1 child
Clean, comfortable boat. Plenty of shade available. Having a bathroom on the boat was a big plus. They had an ice cooler for us to use for our drinks and a dry storage cabinet for our belongings. I never had to touch the bait because Captain Randy kept hooking us up! Every time a line went in, you could feel the fish jerking on the line within seconds . It was unbelievable. All 6 of us were new to fishing and we had an incredibly successful day. We caught red grouper. pin fish, catfish, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, puffer fish, eel, and a beautiful cobia. Captain Randy went above and beyond to make this trip a forever memory for our family. Thank you!
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Reported catch:
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Mutton Snapper
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Todd Kaylor
Todd Kaylor
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day in the Bay
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf on February 7, 20262 adults
We loved fishing with Captain Randy! The boat was pristine, he was very knowledgeable, and the best part was that the fish were biting. It was a cooler, but sunny day for Florida in February and we had our fresh fish cooked up immediately afterwards for dinner! Awesome day!
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
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Luke Wilkening
Luke Wilkening
5.0
Verified
Captain Jay’s charter
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf - 7:30 AM on February 12, 20263 adults
Captain Randy was great and knew where to go to find the fish. He was also very patient with us being new to saltwater fishing. Highly recommend this charter to anyone looking to go out and get some eaters. Huge boat, great equipment.
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
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Renata Heard
Renata Heard
5.0
Verified
1st time fishing in Marathon
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf - 7:30 AM on May 24, 20253 adults1 child
Captain Randy was great! Very knowledgeable and professional. It was evident that he loves what he does. He was very patient with the kids and offered up good pointers We did not catch as many fish as we had hoped but Captain Randy oil is to the right spots- the fish were just not on the mood this morning Would highly recommend booking with Captain Randy! Next time we will book 6 hr off shore
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Lane Snapper
Response from Captain
May 24, 2025
Thank you again. Captain Randy had a very time with you guys
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Jonathan Collard
Jonathan Collard
5.0
Verified
New
March fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf on March 7, 20264 adults
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4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf - 7:30 AM
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US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf
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starts at 1:30 PM
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US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf
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6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf - 1:30 PM
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6 Hour Trip
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
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6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore - 1:30 PM
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US $1,500
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8 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf
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8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
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8 Hour Trip
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US $2,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Extended Offshore
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10 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $2,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip - bay specialty trip
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US $2,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
32 reviews
5
31
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (31)

Captain Jay’s charter
Captain Jay’s charter
Randy was Incredible!!!
Randy was Incredible!!!
Randy was Incredible!!!
Beautiful Day in the Bay
+25

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (32)

Filter
Showing 15 of 32 reviews
Sarah Burdette
Sarah Burdette
5.0
Verified
Captain Randy for the win!
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf on April 23, 20255 adults1 child
Clean, comfortable boat. Plenty of shade available. Having a bathroom on the boat was a big plus. They had an ice cooler for us to use for our drinks and a dry storage cabinet for our belongings. I never had to touch the bait because Captain Randy kept hooking us up! Every time a line went in, you could feel the fish jerking on the line within seconds . It was unbelievable. All 6 of us were new to fishing and we had an incredibly successful day. We caught red grouper. pin fish, catfish, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, puffer fish, eel, and a beautiful cobia. Captain Randy went above and beyond to make this trip a forever memory for our family. Thank you!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Mutton Snapper
1
Todd Kaylor
Todd Kaylor
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day in the Bay
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf on February 7, 20262 adults
We loved fishing with Captain Randy! The boat was pristine, he was very knowledgeable, and the best part was that the fish were biting. It was a cooler, but sunny day for Florida in February and we had our fresh fish cooked up immediately afterwards for dinner! Awesome day!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
0
Luke Wilkening
Luke Wilkening
5.0
Verified
Captain Jay’s charter
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf - 7:30 AM on February 12, 20263 adults
Captain Randy was great and knew where to go to find the fish. He was also very patient with us being new to saltwater fishing. Highly recommend this charter to anyone looking to go out and get some eaters. Huge boat, great equipment.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
0
Renata Heard
Renata Heard
5.0
Verified
1st time fishing in Marathon
4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf - 7:30 AM on May 24, 20253 adults1 child
Captain Randy was great! Very knowledgeable and professional. It was evident that he loves what he does. He was very patient with the kids and offered up good pointers We did not catch as many fish as we had hoped but Captain Randy oil is to the right spots- the fish were just not on the mood this morning Would highly recommend booking with Captain Randy! Next time we will book 6 hr off shore
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Lane Snapper
Response from Captain
May 24, 2025
Thank you again. Captain Randy had a very time with you guys
0
Jonathan Collard
Jonathan Collard
5.0
Verified
New
March fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Gulf on March 7, 20264 adults
0

FAQs about Captain Jay Charters 3 – 34' Venture

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Venture
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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