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
(643 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 643 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day
MAHI MAHI!
MAHI MAHI!
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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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Kristi S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family outing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 20, 2024
We did this as a family of four with no significant prior experience. The boat was nice and roomy. Captain Joe did a great...
Kristi S. recommends Jolly Roger II
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Jessie S.
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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Great family trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Joe and Joel. He put us on the Mahi and got us plenty of keepers to make tacos with the family....
Jessie S. recommends Jolly Roger II
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Michael L.
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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Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM โ€“ Later Departure on May 17, 2025
Great time onboard the Jolly Roger ll.ย  Great experience with a greAt captain and first mateโ€ฆ..caught 3 dolphin (mahi) and...
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Nicholas J.
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, great crew!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2024
We had an absolutely beautiful day on the water in Key West. Captain and First Mate were there when we arrived and ready to...
Nicholas J. recommends Jolly Roger II
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Liz B.
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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Best Fishing Trip EVER

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 15, 2024
We caught multiple tuna, dolphin, barracudas, and bonitas. The captain and first mate Bryan were professional, kind, and patiently...
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