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
(298 reviews)
Angler's choice
Jacksonville
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 298 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Extraordinary day at sea!
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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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Nancy K.
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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Catchinโ€™, Not Just Fishinโ€™

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 14, 2025
We caught fish less than 5 minutes after dropping our lines. We caught a variety of fish and brought home plenty to eat. Capt...
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Todd S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great 3/4 Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 6, 2025
Took my two sons out for a 3/4 day, within the first hour they each got their first shark, a great battle and saw hundreds...
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Bruce G.
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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Kids said, it was "The best day of my life"

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 9, 2025
Best guide hands down! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about everything but his personality and sweet spirit made the...
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Rick B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 23, 2025
Captain Dennis was a wealth of knowledge. Put us right on the fish. wife and I we had the perfect trip. Caught all species...
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Jack S.
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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Pretty fish with pretty eyes

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 23, 2025
Took a trip with captain Dennis today and absolutely slayed the seabassโ€ฆwe had three first timers on the boat and quiet a...
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