Captain
John Ellis

Member since March 2022 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I am a fourth-generation charter captain in my family. My grandfather and his father have fished these waters for over 50 years. Being the youngest captain in the family comes with all their knowledge and experience mixed with my modern-day technique to ensure I always catch fish and make the best of my time on the water. The love for deep sea fishing has gone for generations in my family and is something we all look forward to for many more days to come. It is as the good old saying goes, give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
Techniques
I enjoy all types of saltwater fishing. Although I really enjoy catching big Redfish and Snook in the Intracoastal Waterway. And love to wreck fish for various types of Snapper, Cobia, Jack, African Pompano, and Grouper offshore. As well as troll the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf Stream for pelagic species such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, and Sailfish!

Hey, I'm Captain John Ellis

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I am a fourth-generation charter captain in my family. My grandfather and his father have fished these waters for over 50 years. Being the youngest captain in the family comes with all their knowledge and experience mixed with my modern-day technique to ensure I always catch fish and make the best of my time on the water. The love for deep sea fishing has gone for generations in my family and is something we all look forward to for many more days to come. It is as the good old saying goes, give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
Techniques
I enjoy all types of saltwater fishing. Although I really enjoy catching big Redfish and Snook in the Intracoastal Waterway. And love to wreck fish for various types of Snapper, Cobia, Jack, African Pompano, and Grouper offshore. As well as troll the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf Stream for pelagic species such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, and Sailfish!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(25 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 18 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Reef Wrecker Charters and Captain John are Awesome!
Reef Wrecker Charters and Captain John are Awesome!
Reef Wrecker Charters and Captain John are Awesome!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Paul G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Reef Wrecker Charters and Captain John are Awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on February 9, 2025
The captain was super friendly and upgraded us to an offshore trip after asking if we would be interested. We were, of course!ย ...
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Jordan A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Times

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on March 12, 2025
Excellent day of fishing. After having a booking cancelled by a different charter last minute I found Reef Wreckers. John made...
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Jessica P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 18, 2023
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Jenny R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip with Captain John!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on July 12, 2023
We all had a great time aboard the Reef Wrecker with Captain John! He was great with our two younger children and happily answered...
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Nichole L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Fatherโ€™s Day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 16, 2024
We had a great Fatherโ€™s Day trip. The captain was friendly and fun and very knowledgeable. He took us to do two different...
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