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Jay Daniels
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Jay Daniels

Marathon, United States
50+ reviews
My main mentor was my dad who introduced me to fishing on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. He introduced me to fishing and it bit like a bug. I eventually became a mate and was the mate for some of the best captains on the east coast for 9 years. I have been the captain of Runaway Sportfishing Charters for the last 11 years. I welcome you to Marathon, Florida. Book one of my trips and let me take you nearshore or offshore for a memorable fishing experience like never before.

Charters

Rating

5.0
75 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (75)

Showing 1 – 5 of 75 reviews
  • Jayden Feliciano
    Jayden Feliciano
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip with Runaway

    Full Day Fishing Charter • 6 adults

    Captain Jay and First Mate Matt delivered big time. You can tell they care about their charter. Captain Jay even reached out a day prior to give a heads up about some weather. Had some rough water and he still delivered. First Mate Matt was non stop all day and we landed a bunch of Mahi. Best charter ive been on would recommend to anyone !

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • John Weber
    John Weber
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Full Day Fishing Charter • 6 adults

    Capt. Jay was excellent. We caught a lot of Mahi. Great of day fishing, and Matt was a top shelf mate. Great experience. Super easy to work with. Would do it again.

  • Keith Sears
    Keith Sears
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Good trip put us on the fish

    Full Day Fishing Charter • 6 adults

    Matt was great very personable and knows how to fish Captain Jay, knows where the fish are and how to catch’em

  • Frank Allen
    Frank Allen
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trio!

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 4 adults

    Captain Jay Daniel’s and his mate were awesome! We caught 22 yellow tail and tried caring some sail fish. We seen them but just couldn’t catch them, maybe next time we will do a long fishing trip. Thank you all so much !

    Response from Captain

    thank you pal so much. we will get that sail next time.

  • Daniel Zarb
    Daniel Zarb
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    Full Day Fishing Charter • 3 adults

    captian and mate ent over backward to pt us on fish and accomodate us

Real catches shared by our community

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    Great Trip with Runaway
    Jayden F.
    Jayden F.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – HatterasHatteras, NC
    Filled the cooler !
    Brandon R.
    Brandon R.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – HatterasHatteras, NC
    Odens Dock the Runaway Sportfishing
    Anthony B.
    Anthony B.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – HatterasHatteras, NC
    Fishing with Jay
    Pierre-luc A.
    Pierre-luc A.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Hatteras
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – HatterasHatteras, NC
    Capt. Jay finds fish!
    Jeff H.
    Jeff H.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – MarathonMarathon, FL
    April fishing trip
    Brett E.
    Brett E.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – MarathonMarathon, FL
    Fishing with Jay
    Craig T.
    Craig T.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – MarathonMarathon, FL
    16 Mahi Mahi
    Web H.
    Web H.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – MarathonMarathon, FL
    Runaway with Capt Jay & 1st Mate Donnie
    Brandon B.
    Brandon B.
  • Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
    Runaway Sportfishing Charters – MarathonMarathon, FL
    Great Afternoon Catching Fish
    Bruce S.
    Bruce S.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon in Marathon

Permit, Pompano, and Speckled Trout all arrive just as the Snook and Tarpon leave (the world's nice like that sometimes). Jacks join the regular crowd of Snapper and Grouper on the reefs, and there are still Tuna offshore.

Top catches for November