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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 193 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (179)
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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Scott K.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Half Morning Day with Cap John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on April 18, 2022
My 9 year old son and I had great trip with Captain John.ย  Great dude and patient with my boy.ย  Caught a bunch of Spanish...
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Bobby M.
Elsmere, DE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AM trip with Captain Christian

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on April 20, 2022
The overall expert was great. We were on the fish right away and got to catch at a variety of different locations. This trip...
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Rich M.
VLG WELLINGTN, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of species, lots of fun

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Extreme Inshore on September 2, 2021
We took a full day trip with Capt John. We landed snook, redfish, ladyfish, pompano, Spanish mackerel, Jacks, snapper and even...
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Tana R.
Los Angeles, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 Days with Captain John

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on January 16, 2021
Our two day fishing trip with Captain John was fantastic!ย  John was easy going and good company.ย  Brand new, gorgeous boat...
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Matt S.
New Berlin, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on March 13, 2023
Ideal trip.ย  Professional and productive.
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