Captain Bryan took my 11year old son and myself on the 3 hour charter. Although Mother Nature didn’t cooperate fully…At no fault of the captain, We did catch yellow tail snapper, grouper and pin fish. Captain Bryan did everything he could to make sure it was a fun and successful charter. We did see a manatee, a few nurse sharks and a big tiger shark, which was very cool! Captain Bryan is very knowledgeable, personable and a great fisherman/captain. Overall it was an awesome experience. I would absolutely book with Captain Jay Charters again if the opportunity presents itself, and highly recommend it!

My son and I had truly the best experience with this fishing charter lead by Captain Bryce! We caught many fish and learned a ton about the Gulf and fishing technique and about different species. The boat ride to our destination was smooth, peaceful and gorgeous. I felt safe and cared for on this well equipped boat. Captain Bryce is so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly. A true professional who obviously loves his job. We didn’t want the trip to end although we were exhausted from all the fishing action. We had our catch for dinner in a local restaurant. Can’t wait to go back!

My wife and I had an enjoyable fishing trip with Captain Bryce.  He was personable and easygoing but knowledgeable and thoughtful.  We were warned that tarpon season had been prematurely early this year, yet we tried anyway and caught a large grouper, mangrove snapper, and a few shark.  Bryce was well trained on the boat and we thoroughly enjoyed the day.

We had an amazing time on our fishing charter with Captain Ben yesterday, even though the weather wasn’t ideal and the fish weren’t exactly cooperating. What truly set this experience apart was Ben’s dedication and passion. He didn’t give up, and neither did we—he took us from spot to spot, doing everything possible to help us meet our quotas.

Unlike many charter captains who seem to treat this as just a business, Ben’s genuine love for fishing and teaching really shone through. He made the experience not only fun but also educational, helping us feel like better anglers by the end of the trip. His enthusiasm and effort were unmatched, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.

We would absolutely recommend a trip with Captain Ben to anyone looking for an unforgettable day on the water. Can’t wait to book again!

      Fishing with Captain Ben ( of Captain Jay’s Charter 2) is one of the highlights we’ve ever experienced in any of our family vacations . He specializes in fishing in the Gulf side of Marathon Keys which is ideal for families with children (our teenage girls) because the waters aren’t as choppy or deep , as it could be while fishing in the Atlantic Ocean side.
    He is genuinely personable, professional, and attentive. I’ve fished on charters from Hawaii to Hilton Head , and , I now realize that I feel like they were just going through the motions. FIshing with Capt. Ben feels like I was fishing with one of my friends.  He switched spots when the fishing slowed down when he could’ve stayed within a 50 yard radius to save gas and blame the slow fishing on the hot weather. He wasn’t afraid to switch to several (more expensive) baits to put us on the fish when he could’ve saved money and use cheaper versions while telling us it won’t matter since the fish stopped biting because of an upcoming tropical storm.  This actually happened to us !
    When Capt. Ben couldn’t find the Yellowtail Snappers, he never made such excuses. He worked hard to help us LIMIT OUT on decent size Mangrove snappers which , in my opinion, are more delicious ! He expertly filleted the twenty fish we were allowed to keep and recommended to us that we can bring our catch to certain restaurants in the area and cook it for us ( we highly recommend blackened ) ! I usually don’t enjoy writing reviews , but this one time I feel that this review is well deserved.