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
(186 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 186 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (240)
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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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Leah R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Couldn’t have asked for better

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2024
My husband and I have done three different fishing charters in different parts of North America and we both agreed Captain...
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Miriam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top notch hard working guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 6, 2025
Had so much fun with him! He has such a great attitude, hard worker, and truly cares about your experience. He knows the terrain...
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Kelly C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fabulous experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2025
I can’t recommend Jon-Paul enough. Very relaxed and comfortable to talk to. He put us on fish immediately and we caught fish...
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Alan P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain John Paul

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 29, 2025
Spent 6 hours fishing with Captain John. It was a super windy day which made fly casting very difficult. Captain John found...
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Jonathan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 8, 2025
Captain Jon-Paul was an extremely knowledgeable and personal guide. Weather was not ideal with a cold front for Tarpon and...
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