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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 628 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Trent W.
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Multiple Great Trips

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 21, 2025
We went on both an inshore and offshore trip with Captain Jays and it was fantastic. Caught plenty of fish on both trips and...
Trent W. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 – 30' Mako
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Andrew K.
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Good Times

VERIFIED   4 Hr – Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (PM) on April 9, 2025
We were a group of four guys with some fishing experience. Captain Dez was great!  He was friendly and courteous, gave good...
Andrew K. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 – 30' Mako
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Steven S.
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Captain Des was awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – inshore/reef/bay (AM) on April 6, 2025
Captain Des was able to get us hooked up with catching fish constantly. It was an awesome day. Our family really enjoyed it...
Steven S. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 – 30' Mako
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Brian M.
Excellent
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Great captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Shark & Cuda (PM) on April 4, 2025
He worked very hard in very windy conditions to help my son and I catch fish and we did.  Captain Dez was very helpful and...
Brian M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 – 30' Mako
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Federigo M.
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Great outing in the Bay

VERIFIED   1/2 fish/ snorkel/sandbar (PM) on March 23, 2025
Captain Bryan was best fisherman and navigator. Fully knowledgeable and professional. He made the difference. Caught plenty...
Federigo M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 2 – Bay Boat
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