Captain
Dennis Young

Member since April 2018 Jacksonville, United States
Background
I was born and raised in to the commercial fishing industry as a youngster in my earlier days. Entered the US Navy in 1965, served for 23 years and retired as a Naval Officer. I started our charter service while in the navy and have continued to enhance it since retiring. Fishing and the ocean is in my blood. I love being on the water because every day is different, you never know what you will encounter next. My wife and I have 9 grandchildren and I have had the pleasure of getting them involved with their experiences on the water. I love taking kids fishing and making their first experience one to remember.
Techniques
We do all kinds of fishing. Bottom, slow trolling live bait, flat lining for striking fish and shark fishing. Some of it is seasonal, some is here year round. Water temperature is the controls what fishing I do. The colder the water the less fish activity we have. My preference is bottom fishing because I was brought up on it, and you never know what will happen when you drop that sinker to the bottom!!

Hey, I'm Captain Dennis Young

Jacksonville, United States
Background
I was born and raised in to the commercial fishing industry as a youngster in my earlier days. Entered the US Navy in 1965, served for 23 years and retired as a Naval Officer. I started our charter service while in the navy and have continued to enhance it since retiring. Fishing and the ocean is in my blood. I love being on the water because every day is different, you never know what you will encounter next. My wife and I have 9 grandchildren and I have had the pleasure of getting them involved with their experiences on the water. I love taking kids fishing and making their first experience one to remember.
Techniques
We do all kinds of fishing. Bottom, slow trolling live bait, flat lining for striking fish and shark fishing. Some of it is seasonal, some is here year round. Water temperature is the controls what fishing I do. The colder the water the less fish activity we have. My preference is bottom fishing because I was brought up on it, and you never know what will happen when you drop that sinker to the bottom!!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(306 reviews)
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Jacksonville
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 306 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Ted M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Day on a 4 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (copy) on January 16, 2026
My son and I had a blast fishing with Capt. Dennis and Capt. Steve!ย  Every time we dropped a line we either caught a fish...
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Robert T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experienced Captain

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 15, 2025
We are so thankful to have found Captain Dennis.ย  He took me, my dad and my son out for Snapper and Sea Bass fishing today...
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Chad S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Xmas present ever!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on January 10, 2026
This trip was a request my son made for a Xmas present and iโ€™m glad he did.ย  Capt. Dennis Young is a true professional and...
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Melissa C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exciting Beginner Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (copy) on July 24, 2025
I highly recommend Sea Dancer Charter! Captain Dennis is wonderful with children and shared his knowledge about finding fish,...
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Spencer W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeds Expectations!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 13, 2025
Captain Young knows where to find the fish! Our baits were not on the bottom of the ocean for more than 2 minutes without getting...
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