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
(645 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 645 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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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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Jeff L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience counts!!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 4, 2025
We had an epic fishing trip with Captain Joe and First Mate Brian. The trip started a little slow but Captain Joe made every...
Jeff L. recommends Jolly Roger II
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Paul G. U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Thank you for a great fishing trip ๐Ÿคฉ

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on April 24, 2025
My son (13 years old) and I had booked a 6 hour tour with Captain Joe on the Jolly Roger II. It was fantastic. Captain Joe...
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Amy K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Once in a lifetime trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 2025
Captain Joe and First Mate Brian got us on some fish quickly for our 3/4 day trip and the fish were biting all day! We caught...
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Angelo C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Honest and Generous Captain and First mate!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 2025
This was our best fishing charter booked in the website out of a few. Great time, everything was prepped perfectly and crew...
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Jason D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Captain Joe and Bryan!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on May 24, 2025
Had a great time fishing and boat was perfect size and had all great equipment. Bryan worked hard to land every fish and we...
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