Captain
Jason Jonas

Member since June 2014 Key West, United States
Background
The team behind High Stakes Charters is a father/son pair with several decades of combined fishing experience. Capt. Don became a diver for the world-famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher at an early age of 16. Working with them for two decades, he went on to captain their He 85’ dive boat, JB Magruder. Capt. Jason followed in his dad’s footsteps and earned his captain’s license at 18. They have worked on honing their skills and constantly try to further their fishing techniques. Back in 2008, at the Drambuie Marlin tournament, Capt. Jason landed a 350 lbs Marlin, followed by media coverage, interviews, and articles. The duo is focused, professional, and knows the waters intimately. Whatever your skillset, this crew will give their best to make your trip the unforgettable fishing experience.

Hey, I'm Captain Jason Jonas

Key West, United States
Background
The team behind High Stakes Charters is a father/son pair with several decades of combined fishing experience. Capt. Don became a diver for the world-famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher at an early age of 16. Working with them for two decades, he went on to captain their He 85’ dive boat, JB Magruder. Capt. Jason followed in his dad’s footsteps and earned his captain’s license at 18. They have worked on honing their skills and constantly try to further their fishing techniques. Back in 2008, at the Drambuie Marlin tournament, Capt. Jason landed a 350 lbs Marlin, followed by media coverage, interviews, and articles. The duo is focused, professional, and knows the waters intimately. Whatever your skillset, this crew will give their best to make your trip the unforgettable fishing experience.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(85 reviews)
Key West
trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (100)
December fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Aquiles L. D.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Aquiles group.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 8, 2016
No fish .
Aquiles L. D. recommends High Stakes Charters
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Glenn K.
Nรผrnberg, Germany
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 13, 2018
1 Fish in 6 hoursโ€ฆ......Was not worth the price
Glenn K. does not recommend High Stakes Charters
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Tom W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 27, 2020
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Karl M.
Cape Coral, Florida
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fullday trip but unfortunately practically no fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 18, 2016
Karl M. recommends High Stakes Charters
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Tim T.
Hublersburg, PA
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 12, 2019
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