Captain Pete Jacobsen
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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!

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We had a storm blow in first thing in the morning and had to turn back to shore. Captain Pete recommended we go to breakfast and then give it a try in an hour or two. We went back out a couple hours later and had a great time catching fish. The oceans were rough, but the torrential downpour and high, high winds, had stopped. He cautioned us that the larger than usual waves were not for a family trip but a group of men wanting to go fishing, it should be a good time. It was obvious that Captain Pete had navigated the large waves and deep water before. A few of the guys hurled, which would be expected with the large waves - this gave us all something to laugh about later. For a group of guys wanting to go to sea, it was an excellent trip - topped off with no injuries. Captain Pete checked periodically to see if we had had enough of the waves. The guys, even the ones that hurled, said they'd do it again. We had a great time; Captain Pete and his crew knew their stuff. :)
Pete and Travis made our experience well beyond our expectations, will remember the experience on board the lethal weapon for life, highly recommend for any occasion or just a fun time. We went for a bachelor party and could not have had a better experience! Looking forward to our next trip will be returning specifically to do another charter with these absolute legends. Just ate the best blackfin tuna and mahi mahi i have ever had

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 👍🏼
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!

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.

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!
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!!
the place was a little hard to find, because the GPS directions don’t match the address. once onboard the boat, it was a short ride to the fishing spot. they chummed the water with Mahi carcasses that had been caught earlier in the day. About an hour later, we hooked into a 6’ nurse shark, that gave us quite a tussle. we ha a great time fishing with Captain Pete and his son George. we would definitely go fishing with him again.
Captain Pete and Travis made sure that we were on fish despite mother nature making fishing difficult. We were able to land Mahi and a tuna! This was my 3yr and 4 yr olds first offshore charter and they were both abe to land a mahi! If you are looking for a family friendly charter then this is your guy! I wouldn't hesitate to book with him again with or without my children! Thank you again for a great day on the water!
Both Capt Pete and his first mate Travis were exceptional! Very knowledgeable and made the trip fun and relaxing. Helped us learn the basics of offshore fishing and the tips and tricks of the sport. Hooked up some snapper and tuna which will make some fantastic meals back home. Definitely recommend this Captain and his crew. We will absolutely be back!!! (Like... tomorrow!!!!)
We had a storm blow in first thing in the morning and had to turn back to shore. Captain Pete recommended we go to breakfast and then give it a try in an hour or two. We went back out a couple hours later and had a great time catching fish. The oceans were rough, but the torrential downpour and high, high winds, had stopped. He cautioned us that the larger than usual waves were not for a family trip but a group of men wanting to go fishing, it should be a good time. It was obvious that Captain Pete had navigated the large waves and deep water before. A few of the guys hurled, which would be expected with the large waves - this gave us all something to laugh about later. For a group of guys wanting to go to sea, it was an excellent trip - topped off with no injuries. Captain Pete checked periodically to see if we had had enough of the waves. The guys, even the ones that hurled, said they'd do it again. We had a great time; Captain Pete and his crew knew their stuff. :)
Pete and Travis made our experience well beyond our expectations, will remember the experience on board the lethal weapon for life, highly recommend for any occasion or just a fun time. We went for a bachelor party and could not have had a better experience! Looking forward to our next trip will be returning specifically to do another charter with these absolute legends. Just ate the best blackfin tuna and mahi mahi i have ever had

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 👍🏼
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!

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.
