Captain Jay Charters 1 Inshore/Bay
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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.
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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Erin Morgante5.0VerifiedNewA great time!
4 Hour Trip – Sharks - 1:30 PM on November 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childOur family had a great time with Captain Mattias! He took us to several spots and was super knowledgeable about all of the different species of fish. We even got to see some dolphins on tour. Although we didnt catch “the big one” our 12 & 14 year olds enjoyed themselves and we caught it enough for my husband to have dinner (which was exactly what we wanted.)
Marc Hollingsworth5.0VerifiedNewPhenomenal fishing!
4 Hour Trip – NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF - 7:30 AM on October 30, 2026 • 2 adultsI had a fantastic time today with my son creating memories! We caught 2 sharks that we let safely loose, 9 “keepers” and roughly 30 that we safely released including a 25” out of season grouper. Our Captain was knowledgeable and experienced. What a great time!
Barbara Koscak5.0VerifiedOnce in a lifetime trip!!!!
4 Hour Trip – NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF on April 2, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childFrom booking the trip to the communication leading up to the day of the charter, Captain Ryan with Captains Js Charters was very professional and easy to deal with! The overall experience was nothing short of exceptional and Captain Ryan made sure that everyone was comfortable, safe, and having a great time! On top of that we caught a variety of fish including some yellowtail, snapper, a remora, a 4’ Goliath Grouper and a “once in a lifetime” 10’ LEMON SHARK! Truly an incredible day with an exceptional Captain!
Michael Nordick5.0VerifiedShark and barracuda trip with Ryan was incredible.
4 Hour Trip – Sharks on May 7, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Ryan took my wife and I out to catch sharks and he didn’t disappoint.. we caught 9 of them all within 4 hours! Ryan’s an absolute animal and really knows his stuff. Very friendly, trustworthy and accommodating. This would be a great trip for really anyone who wants to see a shark up close and have a once in a lifetime experience. Can wait to come back and do it again next year! Thank you again!
Taylor Madden5.0VerifiedBest time
3 Hour KIDS TRIP - 1:30 PM on August 4, 2026 • 2 adultsperfect day! the captain was amazing we caught a lemon shark and goliath grouper! storm came but the captain made us feel safe and we continued fishing and ended up with an incredible fishing story. would highly recommended this charter!
Wesley EvansRepeat angler5.0Verifiedbest trip ive been on !!
4 Hour Trip – NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF - 7:30 AM on June 2, 2026 • 5 adultscaptain was great . very knowledgeable and informative on everything. got us on some good fish and even rode by some dolphins that were on the way back to the dock.
Amy Maynard5.0VerifiedAmazing trip!
3 Hour KIDS TRIP on June 5, 2026 • 4 adultsRyan was an awesome captain! We caught grouper and a barracuda and had a close encounter with a hammer head
Dave RoegerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedYellow tail
6 Hour Trip NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF on March 13, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a great time.Captain Ryan put us on the fish. Started catching them with first line in.
Vincent Sherman5.0VerifiedCaptain Ryan delivered !!!
3 hour SHARK TRIP on March 4, 2026 • 2 adultsHe brought us to the fish and helped us get the big ones. Trip of a lifetime
Frank PalmisanoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCaptain Ryan got us on em
1/2 Day Tarpon Am trip on February 19, 2026 • 2 adultsCaught multiple species and had a fantastic trip
FAQs about Captain Jay Charters 1 Inshore/Bay
- US $600 per group - 3 hour SHARK TRIP (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 3 hour SHARK TRIP - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 3 Hour KIDS TRIP (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 3 Hour KIDS TRIP - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 1/2 DAY FISH / SNORKELING / SANDBAR (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 1/2 DAY FISH / SNORKELING / SANDBAR - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF - 7:30 AM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip NEARSHORE-REEF-GULF - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $850 per group - 3/4 Day FISH-SNORKEL-SANDBAR TRIP (8 hours)
- US $850 per group - 3/4 Day FISH-SNORKEL-SANDBAR TRIP - 1:30 PM (8 hours)
- US $950 per group - 8 hour FULL DAY (8 hours)
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- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We provide live bait when available at no additional cost)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (There is no additional charge for cleaning Fish. We will package them in Ziploc's and you're able to bring them to a local restaurant for dinner.)
- Drinks (All the boats have coolers with ice and water, but you're able to bring anything else that you like please don't bring glass bottles)
- Fishing license (All fishing license included in the trip up to six paying customers)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonefish
- Cobia
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- Permit
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
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Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Cobia
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red)
Permit
Snapper (Mangrove)
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