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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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(382 reviews)
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4.9 / 5
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Marathon
 11 bookings in the past week.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 593 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
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Jay L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Unforgettable day

VERIFIED   4 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (PM) on March 21, 2025
The day started out very windy.ย  We got a text from the captain saying weโ€™d delay the trip by an hour which proved to be...
Jay L. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Jennifer C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best anniversary gift ever!!

VERIFIED   4 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (PM) on February 20, 2025
My wife booked this surprise for my half century birthday. So it wasnโ€™t the best day for fishing as you know mother nature...
Jennifer C. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Szilvia S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Unforgettable charter

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (PM) on February 15, 2025
My son and I had truly the best experience with this fishing charter lead by Captain Bryce! We caught many fish and learned...
Szilvia S. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic day on the ocean with Captain Dez!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on December 26, 2024
My two adult children and I went out with Captain Dez! Right from the start he put us at ease and set us up for an awesome...
Robert B. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Renata H.
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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1st time fishing in Marathon

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Wreck/Gulf (AM) on May 24, 2025
Captain Randy was great! Very knowledgeable and professional. It was evident that he loves what he does. He was very patient...
Renata H. recommends Captain Jay Charters 3 -34 venture & bathroom
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