Captain
Joe Mercurio III

Member since January 2019 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Joe has been fishing for the past 37 years, and has been a licensed captain for 27 of then. He was born and raised in Key West, so it's safe to say he knows these waters like the back of his hand. When it comes to the boat you'll be fishing from, it's pretty much a piece of Key West history – Capt. Joe's father owned the boat before him. This family's tradition of fishing doesn't stop there, though. Capt. Joe's grandfather had one of the first charterboats in Key West in the late 40's. Come aboard and make yourself a part of Floridian fishing history!

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Mercurio III

Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Joe has been fishing for the past 37 years, and has been a licensed captain for 27 of then. He was born and raised in Key West, so it's safe to say he knows these waters like the back of his hand. When it comes to the boat you'll be fishing from, it's pretty much a piece of Key West history – Capt. Joe's father owned the boat before him. This family's tradition of fishing doesn't stop there, though. Capt. Joe's grandfather had one of the first charterboats in Key West in the late 40's. Come aboard and make yourself a part of Floridian fishing history!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(695 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 695 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Todd E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew that put us fish quick!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 19, 2025
We had an amazing experience on the Jolly Roger II with Captain Joe and First Mate Brian. Both of them were incredibly easygoing,...
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Patrick F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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SAILFISH!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 12:30 PM on November 25, 2025
Had an absolutely incredible day aboard the Jolly Roger II with Captain Joe and First Mate Brian! We filled the box with mahi,...
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Ed Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Outing!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 18, 2025
Booked a 3/4 day trip for my son and I and we couldnโ€™t have had a better time! We arrived early but Captain Joe and Brain...
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William L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Made life long memories! Great experience.

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 30, 2026
Had an amazing time with Joe and his mate Bryan. Would recommend these guys any day of the week!! Top notch knowledge of whats...
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Edward K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wind Blowing 25 knots, but still had a great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 12:30 PM on January 21, 2026
We went out with Cap Joe and Brian on a less than ideal weather day, but it was the only day we could fish while in KW.ย  The...
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