Captain
John Pipitone

Member since May 2016 Marco Island, United States
Background
Grew up on the small island of Marco. I began fishing as a kid and got my own boat when I was 15. I started going fishing after school and on the weekend with my buddies. I fell in love with the backcountry and the abundance of fish that you can catch. After many years of fishing, I decided to start my own charter business to show people what I have learned over the years. Book a trip today and see what fishing around Marco is all about
Techniques
I fish the backwaters and nearshore wrecks around Marco island with spinning outfits with livebait or jigs. I fish off a brand new 25 pathfinder 2500 hybrid dry and comfortable.

Hey, I'm Captain John Pipitone

Marco Island, United States
Background
Grew up on the small island of Marco. I began fishing as a kid and got my own boat when I was 15. I started going fishing after school and on the weekend with my buddies. I fell in love with the backcountry and the abundance of fish that you can catch. After many years of fishing, I decided to start my own charter business to show people what I have learned over the years. Book a trip today and see what fishing around Marco is all about
Techniques
I fish the backwaters and nearshore wrecks around Marco island with spinning outfits with livebait or jigs. I fish off a brand new 25 pathfinder 2500 hybrid dry and comfortable.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(196 reviews)
Marco Island
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 196 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (180)
Very Good charter - 4.5 stars
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Ramsey W.
Wylie, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Most memorable trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 7, 2022
I have been on 25 plus charters, from Hawaii to the Atlantic of North Carolina and Captain John is by far the best Captain...
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Harrison S.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AM Half day trip with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on September 6, 2020
Been on numerous charters before but this is probably one that has stood out the most for me. Captain John was awesome with...
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Stephen C.
Richmond, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Dat Trip W/ Capt. Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on March 25, 2023
My crew had a great time. Mike was knowledgeable and worked with my crew. Iโ€™d happily book him again to fish around Marco.
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Pamela W.
Hampstead, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day with John !

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on March 8, 2023
If you want to go fishing and want a guide that is polite and extremely knowledgeable, get this one! John is Awesome!
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Scott B.
Euless, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on July 15, 2021
We were a little discouraged when we went out because all the other excursions we had booked had Ben canceled due to rain.ย ...
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