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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(189 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 189 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (247)
Great trip with a great captain
Great trip with a great captain
A nice haul for dinner...and lunch
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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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Jonathan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Jon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super Day with John Paul

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 7, 2025
Probably the best charter experience we have had, given the thoughtful approach by John Paul. We packed three different experiences...
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Allison H.
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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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...
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Cole F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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.
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Beth G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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