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JT Lepien
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JT Lepien

Ventura, United States
25+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.5
25 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.6
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

All reviews (25)

Showing 1 – 5 of 25 reviews
  • Chad Anson
    Chad Anson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Hands-On Fishing, Great Instruction, and Tons of Fish!

    3/4 Day Trip – Island Fishing • 4 adults

    We booked the 3/4-day trip with Captain JT and had an awesome experience. He’s incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about fishing, and he took the time to really teach us. We fished several locations and used different techniques at each one, so the day felt much more hands-on than a typical charter where everything is done for you. JT has a focused, straightforward style and expects you to follow his instruction, but that was exactly the experience we were looking for. Our 17-year-old twins absolutely loved it, and we caught a ton of fish. We all came away better fishermen than when we started. Highly recommend Graphic Slayer Sportfishing, especially if you want to learn, be involved, and have a great day on the water.

    Reported catch:
    Pacific Barracuda
    Calico Bass
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the day on the water memorable. You guys had a great trip and a taste of summer fishin in So Cal! Tight lines Capt. JT

  • Joseph Brenek
    Joseph Brenek
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    great fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Island Fishing • 1 adult

    JT (captain) knows where the fish are, limited out on all kinds of rockfish, 1-30" ling cod (tasted like steak) was unbelievable. JT taught me some things I didn't know. He sure is knowledgeable about the fish that will be caught and he bleeds them out with his technique. I highly recommend fishing /him, you will catch fish and have a good time.

    Reported catch:
    Rockfish
    Lingcod
    Response from Captain

    Joe, i hope to be like you one day so active in your senior years! Fish killer dude. Bravo on your trophy Cod-zilla. Come back and fish with me whenever!

  • Donald Coats
    Donald Coats
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Island Fishing • 2 adults

    Captain was awesome!!! was my sons and I’s first time doing this and he helped us out all the way. The captain was friendly and very patient and made us feel like we were friends out for a great day fishing. will recommend to all my friends.

    Response from Captain

    Nice work guys! you guys killed it.

  • Timothy O'connell
    Timothy O'connell
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Day on the Water

    3/4 Day Trip – Island Fishing • 2 adults

    We were relative newbies especially to West Coast fishing and JT did a great job teaching us some of the fundamentals.

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    White Seabass
    Response from Captain

    Weather turned on us but still managed to have a good day on the water. thanks again for choosing GS for your charter! Tight Lines Capt JT

  • David Dowling
    David Dowling
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Experience!

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain JT is top notch! We had a great day and caught lots of fish. Highly recommend.

    Response from Captain

    Thankyou David! lets go fishing again!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    Adult angler holding a large spotted grouper aboard a small fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Joseph B.
    Joseph B.
    JT (captain) knows where the fish are, limited out on all kinds of rockfish, 1-30" ling cod (tasted like steak) was unbelievable. JT taught me some things I didn't know. He sure is knowledgeable about the fish that will be caught and he bleeds them out with his technique. I highly recommend fishing /him, you will catch fish and have a good time.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    Teen angler holds a spotted grouper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Vermilion Rockfish
    Chad A.
    Chad A.
    We booked the 3/4-day trip with Captain JT and had an awesome experience. He’s incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about fishing, and he took the time to really teach us. We fished several locations and used different techniques at each one, so the day felt much more hands-on than a typical charter where everything is done for you. JT has a focused, straightforward style and expects you to follow his instruction, but that was exactly the experience we were looking for. Our 17-year-old twins absolutely loved it, and we caught a ton of fish. We all came away better fishermen than when we started. Highly recommend Graphic Slayer Sportfishing, especially if you want to learn, be involved, and have a great day on the water.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    A young angler proudly displaying a variety of fish, including rockfish and lingcod, on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Vermilion Snapper
    Donald C.
    Donald C.
    Captain was awesome!!! was my sons and I’s first time doing this and he helped us out all the way. The captain was friendly and very patient and made us feel like we were friends out for a great day fishing. will recommend to all my friends.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    A variety of fish, including several species of bass, displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Leopard Shark
    Limits of 4 on bass. Leopard shark and more
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    A proud angler displaying two freshly caught fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Jim R.
    Jim R.
    We will book him again!
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    A selection of freshly caught fish, including various species of grouper, displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing boat.
    Frank R.
    Frank R.
    Thanks to JT's expertise, a bunch of novice fisherman caught more fish than expected. The 4 of us caught approximately 30 fish, with our newbie catching a massive Lingcod. Thanks JT for all your help.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    Adult angler holding a long, slender fish aboard a boat in calm open water, with fishing rods visible.
    Fish 1
    Pacific Barracuda
    Charles R.
    Charles R.
    Caught a variety of species including different types of rockfish, sculpin, ocean whitefish, ling cod, sheepshead, calico bass, and barracuda.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    Adult angler actively fishing from a boat on calm open water, shown holding a rod with no fish visible.
    Fish 1
    Pollock
    Jeff S.
    Jeff S.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    A proud adult angler displays a large Lingcod while a young boy smiles, holding a fishing rod on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sculpin
    Xavier R.
    Xavier R.
    My son and I had the best time. JT went tour of his way so that we could catch many different kind of fishes, including a barracuda. Highly recommend !
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    Cooler packed with multiple reef fish, including large mottled grouper-like catches and red-orange snapper species.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sculpin
    Lyle R.
    Lyle R.
    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 full of trophy sized Red Snapper, Sculpin and more! Also, JT is good company and a wealth of expertise to learn from. You will not regret booking a trip and getting out on the water.

Fishing reports

A variety of fish, including several species of bass, displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing boat.

Bass on the chew

Mar 31, 2026 • Ventura
Limits of 4 on bass. Leopard shark and more
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A smiling angler poses next to a variety of freshly caught fish on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing.

High seas didn’t faze these fishermen

Aug 2, 2020 • Ventura
Cold weather and winds are screwing up the waters. Tuff day of swells and weather but still managed to get some fresh meat. For these three x-military guys. Thank you for your service and booking on Graphic Slayer Sportfishing Bruce, James and Joe!
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The back of a sportfishing charter boat named 'Graphic Slayer' featuring a Yamaha 150 engine, showcasing the boat's branding.

The 11yr old girl that outfished Pops &

Jun 22, 2020 • Ventura
There was 10+ on thr score board. Current changed and Fishing got slacked me pulled anchor and drifted a bit and moved deeper water. We are now around working birds and live bait in the water, these bigger apex predator is now pulling harder when hooked up. Pulled in 12 there but harder to find commited bites throught the day.
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