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
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(188 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 188 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (245)
A nice haul for dinner...and lunch
A nice haul for dinner...and lunch
A nice haul for dinner...and lunch
+242
Angler rating
181
5
0
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 188 reviews
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...
Alan P. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Alan P. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jonathan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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...
Jonathan D. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Jon-Paul Haydocy Captain replied

Allison H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of fun!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Fun Fishing Eco Tour on November 15, 2024
We did a 2hr trip with the hopes of catching dinner and having fun. Goal accomplished! We had delicious mangrove snapper for...
Allison H. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Allison H. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Cole F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2025
Great guide. Knew the area. Knew the spots. Easy to find. Good conversation. Caught a variety of fish. Definitely would recommend.
Cole F. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jon-Paul Haydocy Captain replied

Beth G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Guide!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on December 9, 2024
Had a great day with Jon-Paul, This was our 4th guided trip out in the keys and our all around best so far. Jon-Paul took us...
Beth G. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Beth G. recommends Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful