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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: 5 days ago
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5.0 / 5
(22 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $950
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Marathon
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 671 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Grouper and Bull Shark Experience!
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
96%
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Dennis S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef / Gulf (PM) on December 5, 2025
Austin did an awesome job for us, he put us on fish right away and if it slowed we moved and he put us back on fish .....Great...
Dennis S. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Tina H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family (AM) on November 27, 2025
went out with Austin on thanksgiving! great first time with family of 5.. he had a great spot and helped with all the instructions...
Tina H. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Mark E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   1/2 fish/ snorkel/sandbar (PM) on July 8, 2025
Captain Bryce was awesome! When we couldnโ€™t find fish he immediately looked for a new location. Found the perfect spot and...
Mark E. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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Randy H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dez and First mate Jay

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 22, 2025
Though the water was a little rough, these two worked their butts off to get us on fish. Outstanding job. Plenty of fish for...
Randy H. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Harland D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Fishing Trip with Captain Bryce

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on May 29, 2025
My wife and I had an enjoyable fishing trip with Captain Bryce.ย  He was personable and easygoing but knowledgeable and thoughtful.ย ...
Harland D. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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