Captain
J.D. Atkins

Member since July 2022 Longboat Key, United States
Background
I am a 7th generation Floridian who began fishing at the age of 4. I have been passionate about fishing my entire life. My love of fishing started with my Grandfather fishing inland lakes and then in the inshore and offshore waters off Bradenton . My experience is vast honing my fishing skills on both Coasts and in the Florida Keys. I raised my 2 girls in Bradenton and have called it home since 1986. I am extremely knowledgeable regarding Florida’s rich history and historic places. November is the time for big Kings!! Let’s Go Fishing!!
Techniques
I love all types specializing in artificials, live bait and trolling.

Hey, I'm Captain J.D. Atkins

Longboat Key, United States
Background
I am a 7th generation Floridian who began fishing at the age of 4. I have been passionate about fishing my entire life. My love of fishing started with my Grandfather fishing inland lakes and then in the inshore and offshore waters off Bradenton . My experience is vast honing my fishing skills on both Coasts and in the Florida Keys. I raised my 2 girls in Bradenton and have called it home since 1986. I am extremely knowledgeable regarding Florida’s rich history and historic places. November is the time for big Kings!! Let’s Go Fishing!!
Techniques
I love all types specializing in artificials, live bait and trolling.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(153 reviews)
Longboat Key
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (167)
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Great Trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Barbara D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore PM on May 24, 2025
DJ was great and caught lots of fish!ย  We had the best time ever!ย  We will be doing this again!
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Edward C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on May 14, 2025
Ready to go great day moved around a few times quite a bit of fish great day
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Kimberlee K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Hot Spots!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on April 18, 2025
JD bee lined for the hot spots for lane snapper, key grunts and more! Saved the best for last with a couple of king mackerel!!
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Tim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore PM on February 7, 2025
J D tried hard to get us on the fish
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Andrea W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on May 6, 2025
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