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
 4 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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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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Matthew S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jon-Paul is great

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 24, 2025
Captain Jon-Paul worked so hard putting us on the fish. We caught so many different species of fish but not all fish were willing...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Mike H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

John Paul was outstsnding

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 10, 2025
Captain John Paul knows these bodies of water! He shared his professional background experiences and checked a bucket list...
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