We were guided on a Captain Jay’s Charters offshore trip with Captain Dez putting us on Mahi Mahi, Blackfin tuna, and Lane snapper. I highly recommend using Captain Dez for all your fishing needs as he is very informational, friendly,  and hard working to meet any needs you may have..

Dez was incredible- so knowledgeable, so friendly and he has a great personality. He worked really hard to make sure that we had a great time. When we got back from the charter, we loved his dockside sashimi experience and the shark feeding demonstration. To complete our experience, his restaurant recommendation to take our fresh catch was our favorite dining experience of our vacation. Thank you Captain Jay charters and a huge shoutout to Dez!

We had an amazing time on our fishing charter with Captain Ben yesterday, even though the weather wasn’t ideal and the fish weren’t exactly cooperating. What truly set this experience apart was Ben’s dedication and passion. He didn’t give up, and neither did we—he took us from spot to spot, doing everything possible to help us meet our quotas.

Unlike many charter captains who seem to treat this as just a business, Ben’s genuine love for fishing and teaching really shone through. He made the experience not only fun but also educational, helping us feel like better anglers by the end of the trip. His enthusiasm and effort were unmatched, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.

We would absolutely recommend a trip with Captain Ben to anyone looking for an unforgettable day on the water. Can’t wait to book again!

      Fishing with Captain Ben ( of Captain Jay’s Charter 2) is one of the highlights we’ve ever experienced in any of our family vacations . He specializes in fishing in the Gulf side of Marathon Keys which is ideal for families with children (our teenage girls) because the waters aren’t as choppy or deep , as it could be while fishing in the Atlantic Ocean side.
    He is genuinely personable, professional, and attentive. I’ve fished on charters from Hawaii to Hilton Head , and , I now realize that I feel like they were just going through the motions. FIshing with Capt. Ben feels like I was fishing with one of my friends.  He switched spots when the fishing slowed down when he could’ve stayed within a 50 yard radius to save gas and blame the slow fishing on the hot weather. He wasn’t afraid to switch to several (more expensive) baits to put us on the fish when he could’ve saved money and use cheaper versions while telling us it won’t matter since the fish stopped biting because of an upcoming tropical storm.  This actually happened to us !
    When Capt. Ben couldn’t find the Yellowtail Snappers, he never made such excuses. He worked hard to help us LIMIT OUT on decent size Mangrove snappers which , in my opinion, are more delicious ! He expertly filleted the twenty fish we were allowed to keep and recommended to us that we can bring our catch to certain restaurants in the area and cook it for us ( we highly recommend blackened ) ! I usually don’t enjoy writing reviews , but this one time I feel that this review is well deserved.

This is a very small company that delivers.  The captain, Kerry, was amazing with my 9 and 10 yo boys that were more than a little rambunctious.  We caught fish immediately, within seconds of putting the rods in the water.  The only time we didn’t have a fish on the line was when we were getting new bait.  We hit our catch limit within the first hour and enjoyed catch and release for the rest of the trip.  As a Mom, I was able to relax and enjoy my family.  Kerry did EVERYTHING, including cleaning the fish and helping untangle gear when a child accidentally got the strings caught.  Will recommend to family and friends!