Captain
Janis Nazarenko

Member since July 2021 Stock Island, United States
Background
The boat name Dauntless, with skeleton/mermaid graphic, is an illustration representing living your best life. I help others live theirs while living my own, combining my professional background with a love of the water, lifetime experience boating, and enjoyment for fishing to make memorable experiences for my guests. I originally came to the Florida Keys to expand my business, including buying a larger boat for chartering and to more fully enjoy being out on the water. I particularly love reef fishing and lobstering. The adventure that comes with catching such a wide variety of fish at the reef is addictive and lobstering is just crazy fun. What makes it even better is sharing the fun and adventure with others.
Techniques
I prefer reef fishing for its proximity to shore, allowing for a combination of activities in addition to robust enjoyable fishing. Offering an experience that provides exposure to the keys via variety is often the preference of my guests: fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, beaches, relaxing, sunset gazing, in whatever mix desired. I want my guests to feel the magic of the keys the way the locals do.

Hey, I'm Captain Janis Nazarenko

Stock Island, United States
Background
The boat name Dauntless, with skeleton/mermaid graphic, is an illustration representing living your best life. I help others live theirs while living my own, combining my professional background with a love of the water, lifetime experience boating, and enjoyment for fishing to make memorable experiences for my guests. I originally came to the Florida Keys to expand my business, including buying a larger boat for chartering and to more fully enjoy being out on the water. I particularly love reef fishing and lobstering. The adventure that comes with catching such a wide variety of fish at the reef is addictive and lobstering is just crazy fun. What makes it even better is sharing the fun and adventure with others.
Techniques
I prefer reef fishing for its proximity to shore, allowing for a combination of activities in addition to robust enjoyable fishing. Offering an experience that provides exposure to the keys via variety is often the preference of my guests: fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, beaches, relaxing, sunset gazing, in whatever mix desired. I want my guests to feel the magic of the keys the way the locals do.
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4.9 / 5
(69 reviews)
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Stock Island
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5.0 / 5
(31 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Trips from US $850
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Janis
Awesome day diving for lobster
Awesome day diving for lobster
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Roy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Trip (8AM) on May 16, 2023
Roy G. recommends Reef Fishing Fun on the Dauntless
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Mark G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Janis

VERIFIED   4 Hour Reef Fishing Trip โ€“ (8AM) on April 19, 2023
Mark G. recommends Reef Fishing Fun on the Dauntless
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hard Day Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Reef Fishing Trip โ€“ (1PM) on December 27, 2023
The weather was excellent but the fish were not particularly cooperative with our plan. Captain Lisa worked very hard...
Daniel H. recommends Reef Fishing Fun on the Dauntless
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June H.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip w/ Janice

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Trip (8AM) on May 14, 2023
This was a dynamic reef fishing trip. Janice was highly attentive, informative and utilized her depth of fishing knowledge...
June H. recommends Reef Fishing Fun on the Dauntless
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Megan G.
Windsor Mill, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Capt Janis

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (8 AM) on September 22, 2022
The BEST experience ever!!!ย  My husband has always wanted to go lobster fishing so after reading the reviews we booked with...
Megan G. recommends Snorkel for Lobster with Dauntless Excursions
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