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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 680 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Eric P.
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Great day with Capt. Randy!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 14, 2025
The seas were angry that day, my friends!ย  But Capt Randy did all he could within his power to keep us comfortable despite...
Eric P. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Jason C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef/Gulf (AM) on January 2, 2026
Had fun and caught numerous types of fish! Austin our captain recommended a great restaurant to have our fish cooked and it...
Jason C. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Cyla W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   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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Jorge O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on August 26, 2025
Best charter Iโ€™ve ever been on! Captain Bryce was very knowledgeable about the area and the different fish species. He is...
Jorge O. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 โ€“ Bay Boat
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John K.
Excellent
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4hour trip out

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Reef (AM) on August 23, 2025
Capt did great job with information locating fish overall great time . Came back with 5 yellowtail snapper 1 rainbow runner...
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