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
(274 reviews)
Marathon
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Trips from US $99

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 274 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
+280
Angler rating
268
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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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Philip S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 17, 2024
Been on many fishing trips - one of the best . My kids have been desperate to catch tarpon and they caught 5 !! John...
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Lee R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Success!

VERIFIED   Afternoon Tarpon Fishing on July 30, 2024
My family had a great time with Captain John. Caught a bunch of barracuda, and some sharks (got 4 and lost a couple)! My sons...
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Joseph M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Tarpon Fishing on June 8, 2025
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Michael P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Morning Tarpon Fishing on May 3, 2025
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Rachel S.
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 27, 2025
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