Captain
Jay Daniels

Member since November 2020 Marathon, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Jay Daniels

Marathon, United States
Background
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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(45 reviews)
Marathon
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $950
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(19 reviews)
Hatteras
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
Filled the cooler !
Filled the cooler !
Odens Dock the Runaway Sportfishing
+65
Angler rating
59
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Pierre-luc A.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jay

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Charter on July 22, 2025
Pierre-luc A. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Hatteras
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Edwin C.
Paterson, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip with Capt. Jay and Spencer

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 7, 2022
I took my brother down to Marathon for his bachelor party along with four other friends. We wanted to get into some good fishingโ€ฆ...
Edwin C. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Marathon
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Anthony C.
Crna Bara, Serbia
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Unprofessional, but lots of fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Charter on June 25, 2025
The captain got the date of our trip wrong, and needed us to reschedule. More importantly, he spent the whole trip drinking...
Anthony C. does not recommend Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Hatteras
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Michelle C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of fishing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 12, 2024
We had a mix of skill levels fishing for a day with Captain Jay and Spencer.ย  They took excellent care of us and got us on...
Michelle C. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Marathon
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Frisco, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half-Day Bottom Fishing on the Runaway

Half Day Trip (AM) on November 28, 2023
Went with Capt Jay recently on a full and half day. Caught this Wahoo and Sailfish trolling along with some Snapper and Grouper...
FishingBooker Member recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Marathon
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