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
Great day of fishing
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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Gillian G.
Tacoma, WA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day and a Sail!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 19, 2023
Bottom fishing was no good so it was decided to do a little something different.ย  Well that worked out well for us! Vaught...
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Steve S.
Greer, SC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day with Paul and Avery- Reef Runner

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 7, 2022
Weather was rough but Paul put us on the fish. Avery worked hard and made the day great. We lost some fish and the sharks took...
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Ray K.
Westville, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Reel Deal

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 28, 2021
We are still taking about how awesome this trip was days later. Captain Paul made sure our family had a good time from start...
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Juan O.
Plainfield, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A day on islamorada waters

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 12, 2022
We had a great time, the weather was perfect, sunny, hot, hardly any wind. The deck hand was knowledgeable and personable....
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Terry E.
Joppatowne, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Terry, Joppa, Maryland, full day with Capt. Paul

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (Private) on May 12, 2022
Slow day, Still able to pick up a few Black fin tuna, and mahi. Capt,ย  was very friendly, Mate Avery (aka. Sammy Hagar) was...
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