Captain
Jared Best

Member since May 2019 Atlantic Beach, United States
Background
I was born and raised on Harkers Island which is a local commercial fishing community. I grew up on the water and have fished inshore and offshore my whole life. I chose to be a charter captain so I can share my knowledge and experience with other people and support my family doing what I love. With growing up around the fishing industry my whole life, I have acquired the knowledge and experience to catch many species of fish.
Techniques
I enjoy nearshore fishing for Spanish, Bluefish, Cobia, and Kings. I especially enjoy offshore trolling for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna and bottom fishing for Triggers, Snapper, Black Bass, and Grouper. And on certain days when the weather is just right, I love going off to the deep water and dropping down for Swordfish.

Hey, I'm Captain Jared Best

Atlantic Beach, United States
Background
I was born and raised on Harkers Island which is a local commercial fishing community. I grew up on the water and have fished inshore and offshore my whole life. I chose to be a charter captain so I can share my knowledge and experience with other people and support my family doing what I love. With growing up around the fishing industry my whole life, I have acquired the knowledge and experience to catch many species of fish.
Techniques
I enjoy nearshore fishing for Spanish, Bluefish, Cobia, and Kings. I especially enjoy offshore trolling for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna and bottom fishing for Triggers, Snapper, Black Bass, and Grouper. And on certain days when the weather is just right, I love going off to the deep water and dropping down for Swordfish.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(192 reviews)
Angler's choice
Atlantic Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 192 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
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Mike L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on April 3, 2025
Captain Jared and Spencer were great! We were able to get out and get on fish within 30 minutes, hooking up into a school of...
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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 First Time Trip for 12-Year-Old

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on March 14, 2025
Firstly, my son and I had such a good experience that we’re looking at scheduling another trip for the summer.  This was...
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Kristen M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 14, 2025
Captain Jared and first mate Spencer were AMAZING! We all had an amazing time. Great charter if you have kids and are thinking...
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Michael O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Successful 8hr trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 24, 2024
Today we were able to connect with Kings, Amberjacks, Vermillion Snapper, Triggers, Seabass and Grunts. Very pleased with captain...
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Brandon H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 Day trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 18, 2025
Captain Jared did a great job trying to get us on some fish but due to the strong winds the fish weren’t biting as much....
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