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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
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Trips from US $650
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4.9 / 5
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Marathon
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
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Marathon
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $950
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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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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
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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€“ inshore/reef/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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Cyla W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (PM) on September 15, 2025
We all had a great time. Everyone caught fish. Brian was very helpful and knowledgeable. We all would highly recommend fishing...
Cyla W. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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William C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day out in the Bay with Capt Bryce

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (PM) on June 20, 2025
Capt Bryce gave us a great family day out catching fish. Action was non-stop at each of his stops and grandson had a blast....
William C. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day with captain Dez and crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/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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5.0 / 5
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Great 16th Bday trip for my son!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef / Gulf (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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