Captain
Chad Jaynes

Member since October 2021 Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad has fished for as long as he can remember. His grandmother and he would spend weekends fishing at the pond as everything else in life would evolve. Then came surf fishing and the captain moved onto river fishing. Once the offshore charters began, that's where the real love and addiction came into play. After spending a lot of hours near and offshore, Captain Chad's friends and family began to tell him he should become a captain because it seemed to be his passion and something he was good at. He started running private charters for a few years and has now decided to go full-time and do what he loves the most. The captain wishes he had listened to his elders a long time ago, but he's sure that all of us can relate to that one way or another.
Techniques
Captain Chad fishes anything nearshore or offshore. From bottom fishing to trolling, live bait, dead bait, or artificial, it really all depends on the time of the year.

Hey, I'm Captain Chad Jaynes

Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad has fished for as long as he can remember. His grandmother and he would spend weekends fishing at the pond as everything else in life would evolve. Then came surf fishing and the captain moved onto river fishing. Once the offshore charters began, that's where the real love and addiction came into play. After spending a lot of hours near and offshore, Captain Chad's friends and family began to tell him he should become a captain because it seemed to be his passion and something he was good at. He started running private charters for a few years and has now decided to go full-time and do what he loves the most. The captain wishes he had listened to his elders a long time ago, but he's sure that all of us can relate to that one way or another.
Techniques
Captain Chad fishes anything nearshore or offshore. From bottom fishing to trolling, live bait, dead bait, or artificial, it really all depends on the time of the year.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(26 reviews)
Fernandina Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
Great day on the water!
Great day on the water!
Great day with the family and Captain Chad
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Scott H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   3hr Family trip / kids trip AM on April 16, 2025
My wife, 14 year old son, and I had a great morning fishing with Captain Chad. He was very patient with us, and spent a good...
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Stephen K.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great day with the family and Captain Chad

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Jetties/River (AM) on August 2, 2024
Took my wife out for the first time with her parents. Had a great time with Captain Chad while we were out. He’s very knowledgeable...
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Keith R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best captain by far!

VERIFIED   2hr Sunset fishing trip on March 30, 2025
Captain was knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Even in the not so great conditions he still put us on fish. The boat ride was...
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great Captain, Great Route, & Great Boat

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 5, 2024
Captain Chad is a great captain.  He is very personable, patient, & accommodating to the skill-level of the angler.  We booked...
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Nathan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Jetties/River (AM) on July 6, 2024
Captain Chad was great. The fishing was tough with the current and wind fighting, but we still managed a few keepers and had...
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