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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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4.9 / 5
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Marathon
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 623 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captian Brian as awesome
A great afternoon trip!!!\u2026
A great afternoon trip!!!\u2026
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Angler rating
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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
97%
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David K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Spectacular Charter!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on April 15, 2025
I took my 13 year old on a charter with Bryan and Isaiah and we had an amazing time! Both the Captain and the Mate were extremely...
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Brian M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awsome trip and great captain, Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on July 22, 2025
Had a fantastic trip with Captain Bryan. For this being my first time fishing anywhere in the keys, my wife and myself had...
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Jacob F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great afternoon trip!!!โ€ฆ

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 19, 2025
Captain Bryce is a younger captain but was definitely on his game!!โ€ฆ very knowledgeable about the area and fish we would...
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Michael T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time on the reef!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (PM) on June 25, 2025
Captain Bryce was well prepared from the beginning.ย  The Charter provided great communications leading up to the trip.ย  Once...
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Renata H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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