Captain
John Luke

Member since January 2024 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Some people are just born with the fishing bug. If you know – you know. From 5 years old to now, there's no place I would rather be than on the water. I have been fishing these waters for 25+ years. My goal for you is to make positive memories that will last a lifetime. Always professional, and courteous.
Techniques
Free lining, or bottom fishing live bait is the preferred method.

Hey, I'm Captain John Luke

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Some people are just born with the fishing bug. If you know – you know. From 5 years old to now, there's no place I would rather be than on the water. I have been fishing these waters for 25+ years. My goal for you is to make positive memories that will last a lifetime. Always professional, and courteous.
Techniques
Free lining, or bottom fishing live bait is the preferred method.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(72 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Christopher P.
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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Gentleman and Scholar

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip (AM) on February 18, 2026
A captain of the highest quality. A true gentleman, outdoorsman, and sailor among his peers. We were treated with a tremendous...
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Aydn C.
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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6hr offshore fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) on February 11, 2026
First off, I just want to say how AMAZING John and his wife are. Communication was fantastic and Jenny gave me all of the info...
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Mark I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain John turned a slow day into a late winner

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on December 23, 2025
First off, we went to the jetty to see how rough the seas were.ย  It was nice to see with my own eyes to confirm the high seas...
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Russell H.
Daytona Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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NSB Jetty and Nearshore Fishing with CAPT John

6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip (AM) on September 26, 2025
My son and I took this trip for his birthday and have to say that it was well worth it. From the morning along the jetty to...
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James C.
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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First fishing trip and it was amazing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
This was my first fishing trip. My son and I have always wanted to do this and Captain John did not disappoint. He made sure...
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