Captain Pete Jacobsen 

4.9
(427 reviews)
 Ocean Cay 535, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States

Captain Pete Jacobsen 

Key Largo, FL, United States
34 ft
6
4.9
(427 reviews)

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Captain Pete Jacobsen invites you on a first class fishing adventure in the offshore waters of Key Largo, Florida. This area has an abundance of fish you will be able to chase and target with an expert crew led by Capt. Pete. Families and children are most welcome, as he loves to teach them about fishing and sharing his vast knowledge. The captain also welcomes beginners and seasoned anglers.

Capt. Pete will take you fishing on a 34-foot Crusader Downeast sportfishing boat. It is powered by one 375 HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots. The vessel provides a comfortable platform to hunt and capture South Atlantic game fish. You will find all the safety and fish finding technology on board, as well as a flybridge, a toilet, and a shower.

The charter offers traditional nearshore and offshore fishing in the Florida Keys for species such as Mutton Snapper, Red and Black Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, and more local species. The crew are very experienced in targeting offshore game fish and will provide you with expert advice on how you can catch them, too, so pay close attention and you'll be reeling in throughout the trip.

Each trip will include rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and a fishing license. So all you have to bring is something to eat and drink for the day, and enjoy your adventure! You will have an option to book a half day or a full day trip depending on the fish you want to catch, so take your pick and get ready to reel!

Captain Pete Jacobsen invites you on a first class fishing adventure in the offshore waters of Key Largo, Florida. This area has an abundance of fish you will be able to chase and target with an expert crew led by Capt. Pete. Families and children are most welcome, as he loves to teach them about fishing and sharing his vast knowledge. The captain also welcomes beginners and seasoned anglers.

Capt. Pete will take you fishing on a 34-foot Crusader Downeast sportfishing boat. It is powered by one 375 HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots. The vessel provides a comfortable platform to hunt and capture South Atlantic game fish. You will find all the safety and fish finding technology on board, as well as a flybridge, a toilet, and a shower.

The charter offers traditional nearshore and offshore fishing in the Florida Keys for species such as Mutton Snapper, Red and Black Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, and more local species. The crew are very experienced in targeting offshore game fish and will provide you with expert advice on how you can catch them, too, so pay close attention and you'll be reeling in throughout the trip.

Each trip will include rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and a fishing license. So all you have to bring is something to eat and drink for the day, and enjoy your adventure! You will have an option to book a half day or a full day trip depending on the fish you want to catch, so take your pick and get ready to reel!

Pete Jacobsen
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Pete Jacobsen
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2 Hour Trip – Sunset Shark & Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Snapper (Yellowtail)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – 'Get 'er Done'
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Snapper (Mutton)
Cero Mackerel
Snapper (Vermilion)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Big Game
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:45 AM, 3:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Rainbow Runner
+4
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Fish & Trapshoot
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Snapper (Mutton)
Shark (Nurse)
+1
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour – Crew Favorite
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Mahi Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
Wahoo
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Offshore & Trapshooting
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
427 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (639)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Jeffrey Naden
Jeffrey Naden
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Amazing 1st fishing charter in the Keys
4 Hour Trip – Big Game - 3:00 PM on August 13, 20266 adults

Captain Pete & his mate Frank were awesome. Had an excellent time! They were supportive, friendly, and didnt skip a step to make sure we brought in as many fish as we could, even for a half day trip. They say a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. Well, a good day of fishing makes you never want to go back! The sun & heat don’t mess around but there is plenty of shade on board. Catching Mahi was a first for everyone in our group which was fun to experience. Gorgeous fish. Towards the end of the trip they dropped a line as deep as it could go to see what we could wrangle in and my little brother got to reel in an Amberjack in 400+ feet of water which is an experience you don’t get often! Thank you again Cptn Pete & Frank - we will see you again soon 👍🏼

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Perfect sunrise trip on the water!
6 Hour – Crew Favorite on July 31, 20266 adults

Captain Pete and First Mate Travis were excellent! Their performance and teamwork were crucial for our success. I was so glad I chose this charter and boat for the ease of moving around the aft area while fishing. Pretty much as soon as we hit deep water, Captain Pete put us on a school of Mahi-mahi and the action was unbelievable. We had several first time ocean anglers in the group and it was great to see the look on their faces as the fish started biting. We also caught a nice size Greater Amberjack and some smaller bait fish as well. We will definitely be back! The only problem now is, topping this trip!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Christopher Williams
Christopher Williams
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best and 1st trip!
4 Hour Trip – Big Game - 3:00 PM on July 26, 20265 adults

Had an incredible half-day yellowtail trip out of Key Largo, and can't recommend the crew enough. This was our first time on a private charter as a family, and they absolutely delivered. We booked this trip last minute after another charter fell through due to mechanical issues. Pete, who normally runs things, was out of town but coordinated everything for us and got Ryan lined up to captain the boat. He was prompt communicating with us and made sure everything was scheduled correctly and that we'd be geared up for a good day. Ryan and first mate Matt took great care of us out there. We hit perfect conditions and nearly limited out on yellowtail, it was one of those days everything just came together. Ryan gave us a clear rundown before we headed out on what we'd be targeting and how the day would go. He and Matt were awesome with our whole group, and made a point of letting our youngest angler catch some bait fish, which he loved. They made sure the rest of us felt taken care of the entire trip too. Smooth ride out, smooth ride back. They cleaned all our fish for us afterward, filleted some and kept others whole so we could take some to a restaurant to have cooked and bring the rest home to freeze. That kind of extra care after a trip already ended says a lot. If you're in Key Largo and want a great shot at yellowtail with a crew that knows what they're doing and treats you right, book with this crew. It set the bar high for every charter after it. Already looking forward to going back.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Cindy Dupree
Cindy Dupree
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing day!
6 Hour – Crew Favorite on July 22, 20263 adults

We had an absolutely amazing time on this charter! From the moment we left the dock, Captain Pete and First Mate Travis made sure we had a great experience. Travis worked nonstop, keeping the rods baited, resetting lines, and making sure we were always fishing. You could tell he worked incredibly hard and genuinely wanted us to catch fish. We ended up catching some beautiful mahi-mahi, and it made for an unforgettable day on the water! The captain was fantastic—knowledgeable, laid-back, and just our kind of people. He knew exactly where to put us on the fish and made the trip fun from start to finish. If you’re looking for a charter with a hardworking crew, great fishing, and people who make you feel like old friends, this is the one to book. We can’t wait to come back!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jesslyn Chouza
Jesslyn Chouza
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
100% awesome
8 Hour Trip – Mahi Offshore on July 5, 20263 adults1 child

The high ratings Captain Pete has are 100% accurate. Him and his first mate were great, straight forward about conditions, and always did their best to work with what mother nature gave us with weather and fish. The boat was super comfy, especially since we were a family of 4 with a teen and 6 year old. I have MS and it was great to have the shaded benches to escape to when the sun was too strong. We also got a ton of fish (14 or 15 in all), and learned a lot about how to properly use the rods and how to fish for mahi. A bonus was seeing a couple sea turtles, and taking a quick break over some beautiful reefs on the way back in. This was our first charter, my husband’s first fishing trip, and my first one as an adult. Highly recommend as the best entry into fishing and the sea. Thank you Captian Pete and Travis for an awesome trip!!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

FAQs about Captain Pete Jacobsen

Captain Pete Jacobsen offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset Shark & Tarpon (2 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – 'Get 'er Done' (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Big Game (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Big Game - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Fish & Trapshoot (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 6 Hour – Crew Favorite (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Mahi Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Full Day Offshore & Trapshooting (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Pete Jacobsen, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed head with cabin lighting.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth Stereo
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Pete Jacobsen include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use live bait when available. We won't waste precious time on your charter to catch live bait if don't have to.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning services are included on all our trips.)
  • First mate (Professional, drug free, non-smoking.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license for all crew members is included in trip price.)
Captain Pete Jacobsen offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Anywhere from 10-25 miles from land is where we typically where we find our fish. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Captain Pete Jacobsen offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Pete Jacobsen include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Pete Jacobsen
Pete Jacobsen

Key Largo, Florida, United States

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428 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2017
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Captain Pete has been on the water his whole life, fishing and perfecting his techniques almost every day of the year. He is a family man who loves taking his own kids out on the water, as well as other families, and teaching them all the tricks that will make their trips successful. He is a fun and patient captain who says he is blessed to do this job that is also his passion. Captain Pete loves fishing for offshore species such as Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Wahoo.

Pete Jacobsen
Pete Jacobsen
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Angler's Choice
428
reviews
2017
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Captain Pete has been on the water his whole life, fishing and perfecting his techniques almost every day of the year. He is a family man who loves taking his own kids out on the water, as well as other families, and teaching them all the tricks that will make their trips successful. He is a fun and patient captain who says he is blessed to do this job that is also his passion. Captain Pete loves fishing for offshore species such as Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Wahoo.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Limited out on Tuna in 1 hour and 11 minutes!!! How awesome was that!!!
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
  • Most fun fishing ever!!!!
    Colleen D.
    Colleen D.
  • September fishing trip
    Diosselina S.
    Diosselina S.
  • Slayed it! Captain Pete put us on.
    Jonathan A.
    Jonathan A.
  • great trip!
    Carlos G.
    Carlos G.
  • Great Time!
    Chaia S.
    Chaia S.
  • Captain Pete and Travis worked hard to give us a great experience
    Brad K.
    Brad K.
  • Perfect sunrise trip on the water!
    Mike M.
    Mike M.
  • Great Day on the Lethal Weapon
    Nick C.
    Nick C.
  • Amazing fishing day!
    Cindy D.
    Cindy D.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Crusader
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed head with cabin lighting.
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Bluetooth Stereo
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use live bait when available. We won't waste precious time on your charter to catch live bait if don't have to.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning services are included on all our trips.
First mate
Professional, drug free, non-smoking.
Fishing license
Fishing license for all crew members is included in trip price.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We welcome young anglers!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Key Largo right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)

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