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
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Hatteras
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (56)
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Fishing with Jay
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Michael B.
Norfolk, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day offshore - amazing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Charter on August 27, 2023
Jay and Patrick put us on the sailfish and we came in with a rigger full of flags. Last fishing trip before my oldest daughter...
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Jason U.
Riviera Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day on the Reef

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (AM) on March 19, 2022
We had a great morning fishing - it was a really chill atmosphere - and we caught a bunch of fish.ย  The boat was super spacious,...
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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Charter on May 12, 2024
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Tonya W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
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Scott D.
Venice, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip With Captain Jay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (AM) on March 28, 2022
Great Captain and first mate and beautiful boat.ย  Caught about 16 smaller yellowtail snapper and had a lot of fun.ย  Thought...
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