Captain
JT Lepien

Member since September 2019 Ventura, United States
Background
Delighted to show and share fishing trips in our local waters. I'm the owner and operator on this charter. I've been fishing local salt waters for over 10 years. I’m an avid fishing rod wrapper, and fishing tool maker. I practice Ikejime methods on all fish caught to bring out the freshness and quality table fare.
Techniques
Any fishing techniques. Live bait, jig, deep drop

Hey, I'm Captain JT Lepien

Ventura, United States
Background
Delighted to show and share fishing trips in our local waters. I'm the owner and operator on this charter. I've been fishing local salt waters for over 10 years. I’m an avid fishing rod wrapper, and fishing tool maker. I practice Ikejime methods on all fish caught to bring out the freshness and quality table fare.
Techniques
Any fishing techniques. Live bait, jig, deep drop

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(16 reviews)
Ventura
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,085

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
Fishing with JT
Fishing with JT
We slayed it.
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Angler rating
13
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
82%
Caught fish
92%
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Larry L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish surrounded our group!

VERIFIED   NEW  Outer Island Full Day โ€“ Santa Rosa on August 22, 2025
Our Captain had us on fish from the moment we arrived at our destination. He was helpful and knowledgeable to keep the fish...
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Michael W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Solid captain and solid fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on September 4, 2025
JT is kind, attentive and knowledgeable. Cool dude would recommend him any day.
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Evan A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

JT will get you on the fish

VERIFIED   Outer Island Full Day โ€“ Santa Rosa on July 9, 2025
JT is a skilled captain with a fast boat and will get you on the fish. Will definitely book him again
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Frank R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We slayed it.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 25, 2025
Thanks to JTโ€™s expertise, a bunch of novice fisherman caught more fish than expected.ย  The 4 of us caught approximately...
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Shyann R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Island Fishing on June 28, 2025
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