Captain
John Shanley

Member since May 2021 Delray Beach, United States
Background
I have lived on the Lake Ida chain for over 25 years and I love that I get to do my favorite thing in the world every day. Living on the lake gives me the ability to have the most affordable rates and superior knowledge on the lake and surrounding area. I want to share my passion and knowledge for fishing with everyone!

Hey, I'm Captain John Shanley

Delray Beach, United States
Background
I have lived on the Lake Ida chain for over 25 years and I love that I get to do my favorite thing in the world every day. Living on the lake gives me the ability to have the most affordable rates and superior knowledge on the lake and surrounding area. I want to share my passion and knowledge for fishing with everyone!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(135 reviews)
Angler's choice
Delray Beach
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 135 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Matt J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The perfect fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 20, 2025
Lake Ida is an amazing spot and Jurassic Park Fishing Charters knows where to go. The conditions were far from perfect with...
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Nolan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Peacock bass specialist

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 21, 2024
Captain John put us on em at Lake Ida.ย  He is easy going and very knowledgeable since itโ€™s his own back yard lake. We had...
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Daniel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025
John was great. He put me on fish the whole trip. Super nice guy and easy going. Thank you John.
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Miles W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day, efficient with my nephews

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 24, 2024
This was a great action pack fishing trip for myself and my nephews we caught a lot of fish. I caught on the a nice peacock...
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Edward P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (PM) on July 19, 2025
Captain was awesome highly recommend knows the spots
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