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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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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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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Jim S.
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Captain Randy was best.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Wreck/Gulf (AM) on February 4, 2025
Nothing like Midwest hospitality in the keys. 2 of us from WI, 2 from MN and Randy originally from MI. We had a blastโ€ฆcaught...
Jim S. recommends Captain Jay Charters 3 -34 venture & bathroom
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Donald L.
Excellent
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Mahi Mahi and Snapper trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 6, 2025
We were guided on a Captain Jayโ€™s Charters offshore trip with Captain Dez putting us on Mahi Mahi, Blackfin tuna, and Lane...
Donald L. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Amber C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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So Much Fun!

VERIFIED   1/2 fish/ snorkel/sandbar on April 22, 2025
We had an amazing time with Captain Bryce! He was very knowledgeable and helped us with everything, which is great cause we...
Amber C. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Jason D.
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Great captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on April 7, 2025
We didnt have great weather but the captain got us out to spots to still have a productive day.ย  I had a few high teenagers...
Jason D. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Jeff V.
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Awesome fishing charter

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on March 3, 2025
We fished with Capt Jay charters . The captain was Captain Randy he did an awesome job putting us on fish ! Very knowledgeable...
Jeff V. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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