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
4.5 / 5
(13 reviews)
Ventura
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,085

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
Fishing with JT
Fishing with JT
We slayed it.
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Angler rating
10
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
88%
Recommend this charter
77%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
75%
Caught fish
89%
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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...
Frank R. recommends Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
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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   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Island Fishing on June 28, 2025
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Steve H.
Los Angeles, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day fishing at the islands

July 26, 2022
My cousin and I spent the day on Graphic Slayer earlier this week. It was one of the best days of summer I could imagine. Captain...
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Charles R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day island trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Island Fishing on July 11, 2023
Caught a variety of species including different types of rockfish, sculpin, ocean whitefish, ling cod, sheepshead, calico bass,...
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Lyle R. J.
Patterson, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

7 year oldโ€™s first fish! And a great birthday outing experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Hunting Pelagics on July 3, 2022
JT is the man! My son caught his first fish first thing in the morning. Every fishing spot was biting, we filled an ice chest...
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