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
(125 reviews)
Narragansett
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $600

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (112)
Awesome Day!
Great 6 hour Block Island trip!
Great 6 hour Block Island trip!
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Josh H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Afternoon inshore trip (pm) 4hrs on June 26, 2025
Captain John was very knowledgeable and put us right on the fish, even though the conditions were not ideal he handled it very...
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Jasmond C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Classic Block Island afternoon 6hr on June 20, 2025
Highly recommend this experience. Caught many fish and had fun doing so.
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Michael M.
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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Great charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Block Island bottom on October 12, 2024
John and Chris are amazing guys who know a lot about fishing and charters. This was my first time and learned a ton from these...
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Mary A.
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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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
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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