Captain Jay Charters 1 – Bay Boat 

4.7/5 (5 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3502 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

Captain Jay Charters 1 – Bay Boat 

 
Federally permitted
4.7/5 (5)
 Angler's Choice
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3502 Gulfview Avenue
Marathon, FL, United States
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Make the most of your time in Marathon and go fishing with Captain Jay Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Jason, which allows you to benefit from their knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Bonefish, Cero Mackerel, Cobia, Black Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Lobster, Permit, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You can expect to do some spinning, 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 children aboard, 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. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your boat for the day is a 23' Parker center console with room for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Captain Jay Charters.

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Rating

4.7
5 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

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Kathryn Banning
Kathryn Banning
5.0
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New
Awesome
3 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on February 10, 20264 adults
Captain Ryan was fabulous! Hooked us up with fish and a lot of laughter! Had an excellent charter. Highly recommend.
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Jeff Kuhlman
Jeff Kuhlman
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip-lots of fish and fun
3 hour Shark-Cuda-Goliath grouper on January 25, 20264 adults
Ryan did a great job! Got us to a perfect spot for fish. Very good instructor and guide.
Response from Captain
January 25, 2026
thank you so much. appreciate you fishing with us.
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Clarence George Hare
Clarence George Hare
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jason
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM) on December 19, 20252 adults
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John Stier
John Stier
5.0
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October fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM) on October 29, 20252 adults
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
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Amy Moody
Amy Moody
3.3
Verified
good weather, nice captain
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM) on December 27, 20252 adults
**boat is not owned by the captain, that is not our norm. We did not catch fish, thats probably not the captains fault, he did go out of his way to bring us fish from another group after us, that was nice! The vessel was small for our group of 4. we do a fishing trip every couple of years and this was our smallest vessel and least successful trip. We also had to catch our bait, the listing did say that, but its not something we're used to on our trips. Its a guys trip and we had a blast regardless, but it is more fun pulling in fish. Capt Jays is a multi vessel business and feels more so compared to our previous trips, which were captain owned and ran single vessels.
Response from Captain
January 20, 2026
thanks amy for your response. the owner owns all the boats and company. i have multiple captains that work for the company as you can see on the website. all certified and experienced and go through a screening beforehand. also we normally pull a bait trap in the morning which is very normal for us to do.The boat has seating for 4 people and is new in perfect shape and comfortable. I understand the fishing was bad and if it was productive as the afternoon you would have never left this review. but I understand and could have offered you a discount if you would have told me afterwards. but you stated you had a great time. but I appreciate you fishing with us and wish you would have communicated the truth after the trip was over
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3 hour Shark-Cuda-Goliath grouper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip
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3 Hour Trip
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 hour Shark-Cuda-Goliath grouper - 1:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
1/2 Day Tarpon Am trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef - 7:30 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Sharks
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
1/2 Day Tarpon Am trip - 1:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Reef
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Sharks - 1:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
1/2 Night Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Tarpon 6 hours pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Tarpon 6 hours pm - 1:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM) - 1:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.7
5 reviews
5
4
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

All reviews (5)

Filter
Showing 15 of 5 reviews
Kathryn Banning
Kathryn Banning
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome
3 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on February 10, 20264 adults
Captain Ryan was fabulous! Hooked us up with fish and a lot of laughter! Had an excellent charter. Highly recommend.
0
Jeff Kuhlman
Jeff Kuhlman
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip-lots of fish and fun
3 hour Shark-Cuda-Goliath grouper on January 25, 20264 adults
Ryan did a great job! Got us to a perfect spot for fish. Very good instructor and guide.
Response from Captain
January 25, 2026
thank you so much. appreciate you fishing with us.
0
Clarence George Hare
Clarence George Hare
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jason
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM) on December 19, 20252 adults
0
John Stier
John Stier
5.0
Verified
October fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM) on October 29, 20252 adults
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
0
Amy Moody
Amy Moody
3.3
Verified
good weather, nice captain
6 Hour Trip – Reef/Inshore/Bay (AM) on December 27, 20252 adults
**boat is not owned by the captain, that is not our norm. We did not catch fish, thats probably not the captains fault, he did go out of his way to bring us fish from another group after us, that was nice! The vessel was small for our group of 4. we do a fishing trip every couple of years and this was our smallest vessel and least successful trip. We also had to catch our bait, the listing did say that, but its not something we're used to on our trips. Its a guys trip and we had a blast regardless, but it is more fun pulling in fish. Capt Jays is a multi vessel business and feels more so compared to our previous trips, which were captain owned and ran single vessels.
Response from Captain
January 20, 2026
thanks amy for your response. the owner owns all the boats and company. i have multiple captains that work for the company as you can see on the website. all certified and experienced and go through a screening beforehand. also we normally pull a bait trap in the morning which is very normal for us to do.The boat has seating for 4 people and is new in perfect shape and comfortable. I understand the fishing was bad and if it was productive as the afternoon you would have never left this review. but I understand and could have offered you a discount if you would have told me afterwards. but you stated you had a great time. but I appreciate you fishing with us and wish you would have communicated the truth after the trip was over
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FAQs about Captain Jay Charters 1 – Bay Boat

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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