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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 585 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Josh M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Family Friendly Fishing Trip with Captain Jay Charters & Dez!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family (AM) on March 20, 2025
Our family had an amazing time on the 3-hour kid-friendly charter with Captain Jay Charters and Captain Dez! With little fishing...
Josh M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Harland D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Good Fishing Trip with Captain Bryce

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on May 29, 2025
My wife and I had an enjoyable fishing trip with Captain Bryce.ย  He was personable and easygoing but knowledgeable and thoughtful.ย ...
Harland D. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Amy D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Wow!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Wreck/Bay (AM) on March 20, 2025
We went out today with Des, he was wonderful!! We were on fish and with 5 reels in the water,ย  we kept him busy! Caught enough...
Amy D. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day with captain Dez and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Wreck/Bay (AM) on May 30, 2025
We had an awesome day with Captain Dez and crew. We caught fish and they worked hard to keep us on the fish. I wanted to note...
David P. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Jessica C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great 16th Bday trip for my son!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM) on May 29, 2025
Capt Dez and Colin were wonderful.ย  They made our trip very enjoyable and were so kind.ย  We took our son for his 16th bday...
Jessica C. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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