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
(308 reviews)
Angler's choice
Jacksonville
 6 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 308 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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Carleigh S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best birthday present for my husband!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 1, 2025
We had such a great morning with Dennis for my Husbands birthday. We went with his parents and there was plenty of room for...
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Rick 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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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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Todd H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dennis pits you on the fish!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 28, 2025
The offshore trip was more than worth the expense. extremely hsppy with the Captain, the boat, and the results
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Latocha S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome ride!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 1, 2025
Captain Dennis is the best! Definitely worth the trip and will be going back. He makes the experience fun and memorable.
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Gina H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Extraordinary day at sea!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (copy) on September 25, 2025
First time husband and I have been deep sea fishing. We had a wonderful time and are ready to book another trip.
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