Captain
John Lee

Member since June 2022 Narragansett, United States
Background
Captain John has been fishing his whole life – and like a kid, he has never lost his sense of wonder about the sea. In college, he studied Fisheries Science at the University of Rhode Island. For many years he was a commercial fisherman, catching everything from Swordfish to Squid, often a hundred miles from land. Lately, Captain John prefers being closer to home, targeting the fish he loves on short trips. Aside from his 31' JC fishing boat, he also captains a pilot boat, which brings pilots to and from large tankers, freighters, and chemical carriers. It's year-round work and has sharpened his skill as a boat captain. The captain also is a writer and photographer. For two decades he has published stories in many fishing magazines, including On the Water, The Fisherman Magazine, Sport Fishing Magazine, Anglers Journal, Soundings, and National Fisherman. Captain John has made videos on commercial fishing for the Commercial Fishing Center of Rhode Island.
Techniques
Captain John likes all kinds of fishing but especially drift fishing with jigs and bait. He likes active fishing, standing up with the rod. He loves catching fish for the dinner table, and takes pride in caring for the catch.

Hey, I'm Captain John Lee

Narragansett, United States
Background
Captain John has been fishing his whole life – and like a kid, he has never lost his sense of wonder about the sea. In college, he studied Fisheries Science at the University of Rhode Island. For many years he was a commercial fisherman, catching everything from Swordfish to Squid, often a hundred miles from land. Lately, Captain John prefers being closer to home, targeting the fish he loves on short trips. Aside from his 31' JC fishing boat, he also captains a pilot boat, which brings pilots to and from large tankers, freighters, and chemical carriers. It's year-round work and has sharpened his skill as a boat captain. The captain also is a writer and photographer. For two decades he has published stories in many fishing magazines, including On the Water, The Fisherman Magazine, Sport Fishing Magazine, Anglers Journal, Soundings, and National Fisherman. Captain John has made videos on commercial fishing for the Commercial Fishing Center of Rhode Island.
Techniques
Captain John likes all kinds of fishing but especially drift fishing with jigs and bait. He likes active fishing, standing up with the rod. He loves catching fish for the dinner table, and takes pride in caring for the catch.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(124 reviews)
Narragansett
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $600

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 124 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great 6 hour Block Island trip!
Great 6 hour Block Island trip!
Great 6 hour Block Island trip!
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jay B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Charter Experience off Point Judith

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning inshore trip (am) 4 hrs on July 25, 2025
Captain John and Chris were both phenomenal! We wanted to catch to eat and they ensured we went to the best locations to bring...
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Nicholas B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience for everyone

VERIFIED   NEW  Classic Block Island morning 6hr on July 28, 2025
Booked a charter with captain John for a work outing with my 2 guys and brought my son along with us.ย  John and mate Chris...
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Robert L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and Mate

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning inshore trip (am) 4 hrs on July 21, 2025
Captain John and Mate Chris where first class and treated us like family. The Boat was very clean and comfortable.ย  John and...
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Andrew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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As Good As It Gets!

VERIFIED   NEW  Afternoon inshore trip (pm) 4hrs on August 3, 2025
Amazing 4 hours on the water with two extremely friendly, accommodating and supportive experts at sea. Great guys who ensured...
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Frank C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great 4hr AM trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning inshore trip (am) 4 hrs on July 29, 2025
Caught plenty of keeper sea bass and scup on a morning charter. Also, a few throwback fluke, shark, and robin fish. John and...
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