Captain
Jack Fairburn

Member since August 2017 Old Lyme, United States
Background
I have been boating and fishing on the eastern end of Long Island Sound over 30 years. Having summers off from my teaching job has allowed me to experience the quiet waters during weekdays without most of the weekend amateurs.
Techniques
Live-lining bunker has produced awesome results with striped bass. When the Bunker migrate in as the water warms, 'snagging' a few of these live 10' baitfish usually takes only a little while. Sunrise is when the stripers are most active. Casting surface poppers near structure can be quite exciting as well. Bottom fishing for Scup and Black Sea bass often produces an interesting bi-catch of Sea Robbins, Sand Sharks and Fluke.

Hey, I'm Captain Jack Fairburn

Old Lyme, United States
Background
I have been boating and fishing on the eastern end of Long Island Sound over 30 years. Having summers off from my teaching job has allowed me to experience the quiet waters during weekdays without most of the weekend amateurs.
Techniques
Live-lining bunker has produced awesome results with striped bass. When the Bunker migrate in as the water warms, 'snagging' a few of these live 10' baitfish usually takes only a little while. Sunrise is when the stripers are most active. Casting surface poppers near structure can be quite exciting as well. Bottom fishing for Scup and Black Sea bass often produces an interesting bi-catch of Sea Robbins, Sand Sharks and Fluke.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Old Lyme
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
Amazing Day Fishing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Joshua V.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 11, 2026
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Bill H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Day Fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on August 4, 2026
Captain Jack is absolutely amazing! He is knowledgeable about the area, the sea and fishing. Itโ€™s obvious he truly...
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Eva D.
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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Our first time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on June 29, 2026
It was my kids and my first time going, captain Jack was amazing so kind and welcome very nice man to be around. He made sure...
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Jonathan O.
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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Captain Jack is a wonderful guide

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on July 13, 2026
Wonderful fishing trip in the Long Island Sound, appreciated the experience Captain Jack provided our group. Would absolutely...
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Joseph F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jack

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on July 19, 2026
Captain Jack was very kind and knowledgeable. We will fefinitly fish with him again!
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