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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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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Cody J.
New Richmond, OH
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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Greatest Captain on the Seas

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sharks on July 26, 2023
Had a great time out on the water! Fishinโ€™ with Captain John is a guaranteed fun experience.
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Gary F.
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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4 hour fishing nearshore with John Ellis.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on June 20, 2023
By Far one of the best Big Fish days I have ever had in just a few short hours!! John knows his stuff!
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Jason B.
Waterloo, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (PM) on July 3, 2023
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Jason C.
Orlando, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 14, 2022
Perfect day of fishing, very knowledgeable and worked his butt off making sure that we had a great experience. He can definitely...
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Gregory C.
Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day with capt. Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 16, 2023
Weather wasnโ€™t so great but otherwise great trip!
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