Captain
John Barker

Member since May 2014 Miami, United States

Background: Blue Waters II is operated by Captain John Barker (a second generation fisherman) and his son John Anthony Barker (third generation). They both grew up fishing the docks of Miami. With an undeniable love of the ocean, one day they decided it was time to run a charter boat together. They enjoy fishing using all types of techniques.
Techniques: Love kite fishing, live baiting,trolling, deep dropping.all styles of fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain John Barker

Miami, United States

Background: Blue Waters II is operated by Captain John Barker (a second generation fisherman) and his son John Anthony Barker (third generation). They both grew up fishing the docks of Miami. With an undeniable love of the ocean, one day they decided it was time to run a charter boat together. They enjoy fishing using all types of techniques.
Techniques: Love kite fishing, live baiting,trolling, deep dropping.all styles of fishing.

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Blue Waters II Fishing Charters

4.6 / 5

(68 reviews)

4.6 / 5

(68 reviews)

Miami • 45 ft • 6 persons

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trips from US $900

Fishing Reports

READY FOR CHARTERS

Apr 30, 2020 Miami

The Blue Waters 2 team is open for business. The boat has been painted and sanitized and the crew will adhere to wearing bluffs or facial covering and gloves. You bring your own party to fish so there are no strangers on the boat. Summer time is a super time for mahi mahi, sailfish,kingfish, black fin tunas and more! Looking forward to entertaining your family or group.

Mahi Mahi in December?!

Dec 4, 2016 Miami

Talk about a small world! We fished the Stuart family who are based in Hong Kong and work with the H2O pro lures and tackle there. Live bait has been scarce so the crew loaded up from the bait boat. The edge was in 500' and looked very active with birds and scattered weed. Capt John had the mate set out a nice trolling spread and they were rewarded with larger single Mahi Mahi-not the normal December catch but very acceptable! The flurry of action was on the edge with single and double bites. The edge ended as fast at it appeared and so the crew set up kite fishing on a faint edge. The baits were fresh but there was just a bonita on the long kite. After enjoying lunch, the group decided to go back to trolling. The last part of the trip they captures a few king fish that were released and some happy but tired anglers returned to the dock.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6 / 5

out of 5 stars from 68 reviews

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Boat

4.5 / 5

Crew

4.7 / 5

Experience

4.5 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	92%
Recommend this charter
	84%
Appropriate for children
	80%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%
Caught fish
	65%

Appropriate for children
	80%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%
Caught fish
	65%

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David S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on July 1, 2023

David S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 1, 2023

Half Day Trip (PM)

Fishing with John

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David S. recommends Blue Waters II Fishing Charters

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Andrew L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fintastic was amazing.

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2023

Andrew L.

5.0 / 5

Dec 30, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fintastic was amazing.

VERIFIED

Blue Waters could not take me but scheduled me with Fintastic. We had a fabulous time. We caught 12 fish and had a great day.

Blue Waters could not take me but scheduled me with Fintastic. We had a fabulous time. We caught 12 fish and had a great...

Andrew L. recommends Blue Waters II Fishing Charters

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Troy L.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Slow start string finish

VERIFIED NEW Full Day Trip on April 5, 2024

Troy L.

4.7 / 5

Apr 5, 2024

Full Day Trip

Slow start string finish

VERIFIED NEW

It was a good time had by all

Troy L. recommends Blue Waters II Fishing Charters

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Pamela L.

Creston, MT

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

3/4 Day Trip - Captain John and John

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on July 25, 2021

Pamela L.

Creston, MT

5.0 / 5

Jul 25, 2021

3/4 Day Trip

3/4 Day Trip - Captain John and John

VERIFIED

The fish weren’t really biting but I sent my “wishes” for the trip a head of time and they went out of their way to make it happen. Wanted a trophy for our new home and wouldn’t you believe it they set us up to catch a 96” shark. Yes, we had to let it go because you cannot kill them (I would not have liked that anyway) and had a taxidermist ready to make a replica. Made up for not catching anything’s else. Really recommend John and John for a trip anytime.

The fish weren’t really biting but I sent my “wishes” for the trip a head of time and they went out of their way to make...

Pamela L. recommends Blue Waters II Fishing Charters

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Chris N.

Blaine, MN

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on March 8, 2022

Chris N.

Blaine, MN

5.0 / 5

Mar 8, 2022

Half Day Trip (PM)

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Great day on the water with the kids! Fishing was a bit slower than the kids would have liked but we ended up catching 3 Mahi Mahi including two at one time. The crew was great - worked hard to get us on fish, answered questions, and got us some good photo opportunities. Would definitely come back!

Great day on the water with the kids! Fishing was a bit slower than the kids would have liked but we ended up catching 3 Mahi...

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Captain
John Barker

Hey, I'm Captain John Barker

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Blue Waters II Fishing Charters

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Fishing with John

Fishing with John

Fintastic was amazing.

Fintastic was amazing.

Slow start string finish

Slow start string finish

3/4 Day Trip - Captain John and John

3/4 Day Trip - Captain John and John

Half day trip

Half day trip

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