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Captain Jay Charters

Member since May 2020 Marathon, United States
Background
Captains Jay and Ben run the trips for Captain Jay Charter. Capt. Jay grew up fishing the waters of NJ and fell in love with fishing the first time his Grandfather put a rod in his hands. Before moving to the Florida Keys, he was running a charter boat off the New Jersey coast. While doing that, he vacationed in the Keys more than a few times, and eventually, the lure of this paradise beckoned him to move there. What better place for him to pursue his career? He loves the offshore and inshore action and the great fishery that it holds. Capt. Jay enlisted the help of Capt. Ben, who grew up freshwater fishing in NJ. For his 18th birthday, Ben and his dad chartered a boat in Canada to catch Northern Pike. This was Capt. Ben’s first charter, and after seeing how awesome it was to show off the fishery, Capt. Ben set out to earn his captain’s license. He joined the military, where he worked on all types of different vessels, eventually earning his 100-ton captain’s license. Ben’s last stop with the military was in Key West, FL. After falling in love with the fishery there, he didn’t want to leave the Keys. Capt. Ben enjoys every trip out on the water. Whether it’s calm or rough out, there’s always something to catch!

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Marathon, United States
Background
Captains Jay and Ben run the trips for Captain Jay Charter. Capt. Jay grew up fishing the waters of NJ and fell in love with fishing the first time his Grandfather put a rod in his hands. Before moving to the Florida Keys, he was running a charter boat off the New Jersey coast. While doing that, he vacationed in the Keys more than a few times, and eventually, the lure of this paradise beckoned him to move there. What better place for him to pursue his career? He loves the offshore and inshore action and the great fishery that it holds. Capt. Jay enlisted the help of Capt. Ben, who grew up freshwater fishing in NJ. For his 18th birthday, Ben and his dad chartered a boat in Canada to catch Northern Pike. This was Capt. Ben’s first charter, and after seeing how awesome it was to show off the fishery, Capt. Ben set out to earn his captain’s license. He joined the military, where he worked on all types of different vessels, eventually earning his 100-ton captain’s license. Ben’s last stop with the military was in Key West, FL. After falling in love with the fishery there, he didn’t want to leave the Keys. Capt. Ben enjoys every trip out on the water. Whether it’s calm or rough out, there’s always something to catch!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 649 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Lars I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip with Captain Bryce

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on September 9, 2025
We all had a great time with Captain Bryce! He knew a lot about the different fishing locations and what kind of fish...
Lars I. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Will W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A++ Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (PM) on October 18, 2025
Captain Ben was great. Conditions werenโ€™t the best,ย  so he changed our fishing start time to catch the tide right and it...
Will W. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Laura K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So fun, full of surprises and lots of fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on July 21, 2025
My family had a blast with Capt. Bryan. We were in good hands the whole time and he was very knowledgeable and patient. He...
Laura K. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Keith A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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โ€œGoliathโ€ fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Tarpon (AM) on May 15, 2025
We booked this trip for my husbands 60th birthday. From beginning to end it was perfect. Our oldest daughter who didnโ€™t know...
Keith A. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Nichole P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day reef fishing with Capt. Dez!

VERIFIED   6 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (PM) on April 25, 2025
I took my good friend fishing for her bachelorette and first ever fishing charter - Captain Dez did not disappoint! He was...
Nichole P. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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