Captain
Jon-Paul Haydocy

Member since April 2021 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Jon-Paul welcomes you to Islamorada and invites you to join him on a true angling adventure in the sportfishing capital of the world. Pay him a visit and enjoy a first-class fishing trip as you explore the waters and catch fish!

Hey, I'm Captain Jon-Paul Haydocy

Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Jon-Paul welcomes you to Islamorada and invites you to join him on a true angling adventure in the sportfishing capital of the world. Pay him a visit and enjoy a first-class fishing trip as you explore the waters and catch fish!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(192 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (262)
Of a lifetime
Of a lifetime
Of a lifetime
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Henry A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Of a lifetime

VERIFIED   NEW  Special 2 hour trip for Henry Ayer on September 16, 2025
This was absolutely the fish theme trip of a lifetime. It was a quick trip, but you donโ€™t need to take a lot of time when...
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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with a great captain

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
I touched base with Jon-Paul prior to the trip to see if my son and I might be able to target a few different types of fish...
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Thomas Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on September 15, 2025
Capt. John-Paul is everything youโ€™re looking for in a charter captain. Friendly, knowledgeable, and put us on fish! We booked...
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Matthew T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time, beautiful place and Jon-Paul put us on the fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 6, 2025
Our trip was on time. He had everything we needed. My wife has not fished much and she was highly successful with Jon-Paulโ€™s...
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Aaron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Captain and action

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 24, 2025
My wife and I had a great time fishing with Jon-Paul. He put us on some fish. First fish was a 100+ tarpon. Made a beautiful...
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