Captain
John Keel

Member since May 2023 Cedar Point, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Cedar Point and Morehead City (seasonal) aboard a 26’ Pathfinder. Captain John brings aboard years of professional experience, as well as 20 years of fishing experience on the Crystal Coast. Capt. John has fished professionally up and down the East Coast targeting every fish imaginable. Capt. John started as a mate in his early years before heading to college and graduating with an MBA in 2022. Debating for nearly a year on what he wanted to do career wise, he decided to follow his passion of being a captain. Since forth, he has been the captain of his Fishing Charters as well as numerous of other boats. Capt. John has been featured numerous of times on the fishing show, "FinaoLive", which has been featured on BlackTiph multiple of times. Southern Voyage Fishing Charters offers a variety of trips, so make sure to check them out.
Techniques
Capt. John prefers live bait and casting styles of fishing to maximize the catching potential.

Hey, I'm Captain John Keel

Cedar Point, United States
Background
Capt. John runs trips out of Cedar Point and Morehead City (seasonal) aboard a 26’ Pathfinder. Captain John brings aboard years of professional experience, as well as 20 years of fishing experience on the Crystal Coast. Capt. John has fished professionally up and down the East Coast targeting every fish imaginable. Capt. John started as a mate in his early years before heading to college and graduating with an MBA in 2022. Debating for nearly a year on what he wanted to do career wise, he decided to follow his passion of being a captain. Since forth, he has been the captain of his Fishing Charters as well as numerous of other boats. Capt. John has been featured numerous of times on the fishing show, "FinaoLive", which has been featured on BlackTiph multiple of times. Southern Voyage Fishing Charters offers a variety of trips, so make sure to check them out.
Techniques
Capt. John prefers live bait and casting styles of fishing to maximize the catching potential.
Our Team
Jacob B.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Cedar Point
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
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Great evening on the water!
Great evening on the water!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Holly B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great evening on the water!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Inshore on September 1, 2025
John and Martin were excellent! Even though it was windy, they were able to put us on some fish. They stayed out a little longer...
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Jessie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Outstanding day

VERIFIED   4 Hour (Inshore) Mid Day on June 14, 2025
The crew was friendly and very respectful.ย  It was a pleasure fishing with them. I highly recommend them.
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Brad J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore on March 22, 2025
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David H.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What an Awesome fishing trip!

6 Hour (Nearshore) on June 28, 2024
When it comes to fishing, anyone can have a boat and some fishing rods! But Captain John is one of the best!ย  Not only does...
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Tyler C. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour (Nearshore) on August 14, 2024
Itโ€™s not very often you get to experience a master of their craft at work. Captain John is truly that. If the fish disappear...
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