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.

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(93 reviews)
Narragansett
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mary A.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Making memories for grandsons

VERIFIED   Classic Block Island (PM) trip on August 24, 2024
Chartered JL fishing cruise for my daughter and 3 grandsons 15 & 17 .ย  Was an amazing day.ย  John, the captain took us to...
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Emily M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First time and def not the last

VERIFIED   Classic Block Island (AM) trip. on August 24, 2024
We absolutely LOVED this trip! We were 4 adults and two children (10 and 11yrs old) . The Captain and 1st mate were wonderful!...
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Cory R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (AM) on July 27, 2024
Had a great time! Captain John and his First Mate were awesome. Everything a guys fishing trip should be. 4 hour trip was the...
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Bonnie R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time had fishing with JL Charters!

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (PM) on July 13, 2024
I took my grandsons ages 10 to thirteen fishing hoping they would have a great time learning to fish, and they did.ย  The boys...
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Maxine L.
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Blackfish/Tautog on October 26, 2024
Highly recommend John and Chris. Great trip to catch blackfish and hang out with friends. John and Chris and very helpful and...
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