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: 3 days ago
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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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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Steven M.
Marblehead, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour afternoon wreck trip with Capt. John.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (PM) on April 27, 2022
I do a lot of charters but Capt. John is one of the finest guides I have experienced.ย  Smart, local knowledge, knew everyone...
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Maritza R.
Alafaya, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Birthday Surprise for Fisherman

8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 18, 2022
I booked Captain John for 8 hours as part of a birthday surprise for my husband and a few close friends. They not only caught...
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Brett S.
Orlando, Florida
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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3 hour shark trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sharks on July 24, 2023
Captain John was amazing. We caught 7 sharks in our short three hour trip. If we come back to Daytona, we will definitely be...
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James P.
Medina, OH
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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6 hr trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on March 28, 2023
John was great with the kids, very knowledgeable, had all 5 of fishing right away, we caught a lot of fish, even some big sharks.
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Joseph S.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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EPIC FISHING CHARTER!!!!

12 Hour Trip on May 22, 2022
JJ IS A FORTH GENERATION CAPTAIN! BY FAR THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE AND BEST CAPT. OUT OF PONCE INLET! ADFTER MEETING HIM YOU FEEL...
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