Captain
Galon Johnson

Member since May 2019 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Galon H. Johnson is originally from Jackson, Tennessee. He received his first fishing license on the day he was born, he was born with the heart of a fisherman and saltwater in his veins! He has been fishing his entire life, from freshwater rivers and lakes in Tennessee, to the crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys. After reconnecting with an old friend from back home, Captain Galon decided to embark on an adventure and move to the beautiful Florida Keys! Captain Galon moved to Islamorada and starting working as a mate on the Capt. Michael Party Fishing Boat out of Robbie's Marina. After learning from some of the best Captains and Mates in the Keys about the different locations, Captain Galon decided to get his Captains License and head offshore! After spending many years working as a Mate and a Captain, he has gained the knowledge and experience to show you why Islamorada is known as the 'Sportfishing Capital of the World'! Fast forward to today, Capt. Galon is still enjoying his passion for showing anglers of all ages how to fish the Florida Keys. Whether you want to catch yellowtails on the Reef or head Offshore for that trophy fish to put on the wall, Captain Galon will put you on the fish! Capt. Galon Johnson is also the proud designer and creator of Islamorada Flyers Lures!

Hey, I'm Captain Galon Johnson

Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Galon H. Johnson is originally from Jackson, Tennessee. He received his first fishing license on the day he was born, he was born with the heart of a fisherman and saltwater in his veins! He has been fishing his entire life, from freshwater rivers and lakes in Tennessee, to the crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys. After reconnecting with an old friend from back home, Captain Galon decided to embark on an adventure and move to the beautiful Florida Keys! Captain Galon moved to Islamorada and starting working as a mate on the Capt. Michael Party Fishing Boat out of Robbie's Marina. After learning from some of the best Captains and Mates in the Keys about the different locations, Captain Galon decided to get his Captains License and head offshore! After spending many years working as a Mate and a Captain, he has gained the knowledge and experience to show you why Islamorada is known as the 'Sportfishing Capital of the World'! Fast forward to today, Capt. Galon is still enjoying his passion for showing anglers of all ages how to fish the Florida Keys. Whether you want to catch yellowtails on the Reef or head Offshore for that trophy fish to put on the wall, Captain Galon will put you on the fish! Capt. Galon Johnson is also the proud designer and creator of Islamorada Flyers Lures!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(262 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 262 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Walter M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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A great day on the water starts with a great guide!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Offshore Charter on June 6, 2025
Excellent guide! Patient, knows the water end to end. Great boat. Captain Galon will put you on fish and keep you busy all...
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Jared P.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Yellowtail's

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Offshore Charter on March 20, 2026
Our goal was tuna and dolphinfish. The weather didnโ€™t cooperate and our trip was cut a few hours short. We did get a two...
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Paul H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish Beware!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Offshore Charter on August 21, 2025
Captain Galon knows exactly what heโ€™s doing. He was super patient and gave clear instructions. We felt like pros after...
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Jessica L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Loved

VERIFIED   Half Day Reef Charter - 1:00 PM on December 28, 2025
We will b back!!!
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Chrissy P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 28, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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