Captain
John Callion

Member since August 2018 Marathon, United States
Background
Captain John Callion is the OWNER and OPERATOR of Callion fishing charters and has been guiding professionally for the past 16 years. Born and raised in the Florida Keys, John is a second-generation fisherman. He is hardworking and determined and never stops exploring. Capt. John enjoys nothing more than having a good day on the water, entertaining his guests with a local catch. He has been featured in various shows, such as Bill Dance Salt Water, and is a multiple tournament winner.

Hey, I'm Captain John Callion

Marathon, United States
Background
Captain John Callion is the OWNER and OPERATOR of Callion fishing charters and has been guiding professionally for the past 16 years. Born and raised in the Florida Keys, John is a second-generation fisherman. He is hardworking and determined and never stops exploring. Capt. John enjoys nothing more than having a good day on the water, entertaining his guests with a local catch. He has been featured in various shows, such as Bill Dance Salt Water, and is a multiple tournament winner.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(275 reviews)
Marathon
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Trips from US $99

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 275 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (283)
Better then Expected
Local talent
Local talent
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tight Lines

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 1, 2024
Capt. Kept our lines tight the whole trip. Targeted multiple species and landed even the one we didnโ€™t target. He had a plan...
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Desiree K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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John was FANTASTIC!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 24, 2025
Our family (kids included 7 and 9 years) had the absolutely best time with captain John! He put us on fish and we either caught...
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Domenick L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 7, 2025
Captain was great. He put us on the fish right from the start and it was nonstop action from the minute. We started till the...
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John M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Better then Expected

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for John Mongello on June 20, 2025
Jon did everything he could to ensure we caught a variety of fish.ย  We landed 3 tarpons (Not even in prime season) , barracudas...
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Earl D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

John is the man

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 4, 2025
John is a delight- he knows where the fish are, knows when you need help, and knows when to let you do your thing.ย  This is...
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