Captain
Paul Johnson

Member since August 2015 Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. Paul grew up fishing in the area, spending most of his childhood on the reef fishing for Snapper. All he wants to do is share his passion for fishing with other people, which is why he's now been in the charter business for 36 years. Many happy customers and successful trips later, he still can't get enough of watching his customers reeling in a huge Mahi or Marlin.

Hey, I'm Captain Paul Johnson

Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. Paul grew up fishing in the area, spending most of his childhood on the reef fishing for Snapper. All he wants to do is share his passion for fishing with other people, which is why he's now been in the charter business for 36 years. Many happy customers and successful trips later, he still can't get enough of watching his customers reeling in a huge Mahi or Marlin.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(115 reviews)
Islamorada
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (135)
Great day of fishing
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Angler rating
87
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish
83%
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Craig G.
Fenton, MI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Charter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 5, 2023
Wanted to catch Mahi- I asked around and was told they haven’t been biting- Paul put us on Mahi!  We landed over 20 and...
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Michael L.
Mango, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great 1/2 day charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 21, 2022
We had a great day going out with Captain Paul. He took us to a couple of spots to get fish. The 1st mate was very helpful...
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Ryan D.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 26, 2025
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Renata D.
Muddy Gap, WY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Paul

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (Private) on June 15, 2022
Paul and Dylan were amazing!  We simply couldn’t have asked for a better time.  We laughed so much, and felt like family. ...
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Richard B.
PT CHARLOTTE, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (Private) on June 5, 2022
Had a good day. It was the day after a tropical storm. Storm must have broke up all the bait pods. Hard running fish down....
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