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
(123 reviews)
Narragansett
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 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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Gregory J.
Excellent
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Great DAY and even GREATER CREW

VERIFIED   Oct-Dec bottom fish, 8 hour on October 25, 2024
Went on JL Charters for the first time yesterday. Captian John and Chris THE BEST! Boat clean, service great, just wish the...
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William K.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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AMAZING DAY FISHING!!

VERIFIED   Classic Block Island (PM) trip on August 31, 2024
Captain John and his deckhand Chris were amazing. Our family chartered with them as a high school graduation present for my...
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Mia H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Birthday trip!

VERIFIED   Classic Block Island (AM) trip. on August 23, 2024
This trip was so amazing! I went with my fiance and our two kids (16&13). We all pulled out a wide range of fish, and brought...
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Jason B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew

VERIFIED   Afternoon inshore trip (pm) 4hrs on June 25, 2025
Great crew. Experienced and very knowledgeable in the waters.ย  Was also very personable with all my family members!
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Mary M.
Excellent
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Perfect trip for teens

VERIFIED   Classic Block Island morning 6hr on June 8, 2025
We had so much fun for my sonโ€™s birthday and came back with quite the haul. We will definitely be back again!
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