Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fish at every spot
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 16, 2023
Had a windy day, John had a game plan from the start. He had places to keep us out of the waves all day. Caught monster snapper,...
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Kristy O.
Big Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on August 26, 2023
I had the pleasure of going fishing with Captain John, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. Captain John not...
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Jason J.
Howard City, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day With Captain John

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 31, 2023
What a GREAT experience. I booked the full day trip, and got more than I ever could have hoped for. Like other reviews say,...
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain knows his stuff!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 24, 2023
It was our first time fishing the flats and backcountry of Key West.ย  Captain John knew where to and explained why he was...
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Freddie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 7, 2023
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