Charter Operator
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 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 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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4.9 / 5
(447 reviews)
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4.9 / 5
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Marathon
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(24 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 829 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Robert O.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 9, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Joseph B.
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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Great trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 4, 2026
Fishing May 4th My Brother-in-law and I booked a 6hr offshore trip with Captain Jayโ€™s Charters and they did not disappoint.
Joseph B. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Meghan M.
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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VERIFIED   1/2 fish/ snorkel/sandbar on March 15, 2026
We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Bryan! He was incredibly patient with the kids and made sure everyone felt...
Meghan M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Micheal S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jays fishing charter

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family - 1:30 PM on July 6, 2026
We took a 3 hour charter and Jayโ€™s captain Austin is just the guy you want I telling you he made are trip worth it . He easy...
Micheal S. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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John C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef - 1:30 PM on July 24, 2026
Me and mybson had Bryan, the dude was incredibly knowledgable and helpful. He made contact with me prior to the trip to keeo...
John C. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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