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!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(237 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (301)
Two thumbs up
Excelente opciรณn para pesca inshore
AMAZING TIME!
+298
Angler rating
228
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Brandon P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain JP is Great

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 3, 2026
Although I didnโ€™t catch my first Tarpon yet, fishing with Captain JP was amazing. JP worked extremely hard in very rough...
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Kevin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip for my wife and I

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 2:30 PM on April 12, 2026
Captain was awesome! very windy conditions but he kept us in action all afternoon. Tarpon weโ€™re uncooperative but thats fishing!...
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Paige A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Guide Around

VERIFIED   2 Hour โ€“ Eco Tour Fish Fun on April 9, 2026
My 12 year old daughter and I went on a 2 hour inland trip with Jon-Paul. He was knowledable about the area, fish and other...
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Andrew G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AS GREAT AS IT GETS!

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Andrew Glaser on November 8, 2025
I have done 20+ charters in the keys and this was without a doubt one of the very best. Booked a very last minute trip...
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Elliot G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeded expectations!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on August 12, 2026
Jon- Paul was very knowledgeable, and accommodating. We caught some nice sized mangrove snapper and a Jack Crevalle....
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