Jason Garay
Captain

Jason Garay

Wrightsville Beach, United States
50+ reviews
I have loved fishing since I was a child. I am naturally a goal setter and have had 3 professional goals in life: become a Marine, a Firefighter, and a Charter Boat Captain. This was the last goal in my trifecta. I have owned 3 boats and kept upgrading as I gained more experience on the water. I am also a Captain for the Fire Boat. All of this, coupled with growing up on the water and being in the Marines (onboard a ship) has given me the knowledge and confidence to run my own charters. After 20+ years in firefighting, I decided to pursue my Fishing Captains license and start my own charter business. It has been a dream come true. From the experienced sport fisherman to first-time fishing experiences, family fun days, and diving trips, I love all of the customers! I want to ensure they walk away with an incredible experience, and hopefully, if the fish are biting, plenty of fish!

Charter

Rating

5.0
62 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (62)

Showing 15 of 62 reviews
  • Michael Held
    Michael Held
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Hell of a fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing1 adult

    On the six hour bottom fishing trip we caught triggerfish, Cobia (30) lbs, snapper, hella grunts and porgies, and sea bass. He’s as close to a professional captain as you’re going to get very knowledgeable very good boat I would recommend him to anybody who wants to go fishing, especially 20 miles plus thank you gap for the great day came in at 65 pounds of fish total I will book again in the future.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grunt
    Response from Captain

    great day on the water. lets hook up again.

  • Dean Robertson
    Dean Robertson
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    phenomenal

    6hr bottom/trolling2 adults

    Jason was great. I can’t wait to do another charter with him. I had some of my younger cousins that had never fished before he was so patient showing them and teaching them my younger cousins out fished me. We had a great time. 

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Grunt
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Josh Craven
    Josh Craven
    us
    Wilmington, NC, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jason was great

    4hr Childrens Trip4 adults1 child

    Captain Jason was great. If you have kids I’d recommend his 4hr kids trip. He was very attentive and engaging and kept us on the fish! We’ll definitely charter his boat again either for another kids trip or a little longer trip.

    Response from Captain

    great day on the water and great people. will hook up again definitely.

  • William Hansley
    William Hansley
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jason

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing4 adults1 child
  • Marty Parsons
    Marty Parsons
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jason

    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing2 adults1 child

    Great time with Jason and his crew bottom fishing in less than desirable conditions. We brought back a cooler full. Great for children who want to fight big fish and have a good time.

    Response from Captain

    The smile on his face says it all. Great time with new friends. Let's hook up again. See you guys soon.

Real catches shared by our community

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    Hell of a fishing trip
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
    Let's Hook Up ChartersWrightsville Beach, NC
    phenomenal
    Dean R.
    Dean R.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
    Let's Hook Up ChartersWrightsville Beach, NC
    Captain Jason was great
    Josh C.
    Josh C.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
    Let's Hook Up ChartersWrightsville Beach, NC
    Fishing with Jason
    Marty P.
    Marty P.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
    Let's Hook Up ChartersWrightsville Beach, NC
    Great trip
    Mickey N.
    Mickey N.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
    Let's Hook Up ChartersWrightsville Beach, NC
    Half day fishing- full day of fun
    John F.
    John F.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
    Let's Hook Up ChartersWrightsville Beach, NC
    Great day with my kids
    Brentley C.
    Brentley C.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
    Let's Hook Up ChartersWrightsville Beach, NC
    July fishing trip
    Kristen T.
    Kristen T.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
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    Too many fish to count!
    Taryn P.
    Taryn P.
  • Let's Hook Up Charters
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    Fantastic Experience
    Stefan W.
    Stefan W.

What's biting with Let's Hook Up Charters in Wrightsville Beach

September is peak season for big 'smoker' King Mackerel, and the cooler weather makes fighting all the more enjoyable. Kingfish are an NC specialty and well worth targeting while you're in town.

Top catches for September