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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
(383 reviews)
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Marathon
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4.9 / 5
(202 reviews)
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Marathon
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 601 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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David K.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Buck H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great family trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island hop (AM) on June 21, 2025
Had a blast, Dez was great with the whole family from our youngest to our oldest. He put us on fish everyone caught something...
Buck H. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Mark S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Wreck/Gulf (AM) on June 18, 2025
Captain Randy did a great job on getting us on fish. It wasnโ€™t easy day but he was able to get us on them and we had a great...
Mark S. recommends Captain Jay Charters 3 -34 venture & bathroom
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Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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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Fun quick trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on June 17, 2025
Capt Bryce & Spencer were great.ย  Obviously knew what they were doing & had fun doing it.ย  Quick 4 hour snapper trip.ย  Lots...
Kevin M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Marc R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Randy is the bomb

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Wreck/Gulf (AM) on June 8, 2025
Captain Randy was on point across the board. Extremely accommodating friendly patient and GREAT company. He went above and...
Marc R. recommends Captain Jay Charters 3 -34 venture & bathroom
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