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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 638 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Renata H.
Excellent
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1st time fishing in Marathon

VERIFIED   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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Josh M.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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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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Randy H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dez and First mate Jay

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 22, 2025
Though the water was a little rough, these two worked their butts off to get us on fish. Outstanding job. Plenty of fish for...
Randy H. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Harland D.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Good Fishing Trip with Captain Bryce

VERIFIED   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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Eric P.
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Great day with Capt. Randy!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 14, 2025
The seas were angry that day, my friends!ย  But Capt Randy did all he could within his power to keep us comfortable despite...
Eric P. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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