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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Paul D.
Secaucus, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10/10 would book again!!

6 Hour (Nearshore) on May 23, 2024
Capt John was personable and very knowledgeable when it came to anything and everything on the water. We caught several Cobia...
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Caroline T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome time!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour (Nearshore) on June 20, 2024
John was an awesome captain, the wind and tide was not on our side but he did his best to make the best time with the best...
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Andrew I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain and mate

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore on October 22, 2024
Our group had a great time. They tried hard to put us on fish and even had a friend come by to drop off more shrimp for bait....
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Joseph K.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
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Awesome trip!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore on July 3, 2024
Great day on the water! Flounder, sea bass, and a giant red fish. We all had a blast. Cheers to the capt and 1st mate. Canโ€™t...
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Aaron K.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Overall

Night Trip

4 Hour Inshore on November 3, 2023
Capt. Keel accommodated to my schedule as I was not able to make his normal trip times. After speaking with him, he was kind...
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