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An Outstanding Charter Experience with a Captain Who Truly Loves the Craft

VERIFIED Half Day Trip on April 10, 2026

Michael S.

5.0 / 5

An Outstanding Charter Experience with a Captain Who Truly Loves the Craft

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Michael S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Doug of Jewel of the Bay Charters delivered an exceptional experience during our spring break trip. From the moment we got on the water, it was clear he not only knows how to find fish, but also genuinely cares about the people he’s guiding. He showed incredible patience and attention with my son, making sure he was engaged, learning, and having a great time throughout the trip. What stood out most was his passion for fishing and his ability to share that enthusiasm in a way... More

Captain Doug of Jewel of the Bay Charters delivered an exceptional experience during our spring break trip. From the moment...

Michael S. recommends Jewel Of The Bay Charters

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Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on April 13, 2026

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words Michael – I’ really appreciate it🌴 I enjoyed fishing with you and Hendrick, and look forward to next time.🙏

Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on April 13, 2026

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words Michael – I’ really appreciate it🌴
I enjoyed fishing with you and Hendrick, and look forward to next time.🙏

Captain replied

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Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 226 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	99%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	98%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	98%

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Ella S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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So much fun!!!

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip on May 22, 2026

Ella S.

5.0 / 5

May 22, 2026

Half Day Trip

So much fun!!!

VERIFIED NEW

me and my fiance went out looking for tarpon and captain Doug did eveything he could and made this trip amazing!! Since we werent in full season and they are tricky fish we didnt catch one but Doug still did his best and set us up perfectly… we will definitely be back!!! thanks Doug:)

me and my fiance went out looking for tarpon and captain Doug did eveything he could and made this trip amazing!! Since we...

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Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on May 27, 2026

Thank you Ella, it was great to meet you both- i enjoyed our time on the water and hope we can do it again sone time. thank you 🙏

Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on May 27, 2026

Thank you Ella, it was great to meet you both- i enjoyed our time on the water and hope we can do it again sone time.
thank you 🙏

Captain replied

Glenn L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

5 star charter

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip on May 25, 2026

Glenn L.

5.0 / 5

May 25, 2026

Half Day Trip

5 star charter

VERIFIED NEW

Captain Doug put us on fish right away we probable caught on over 50 + fish and nice size , many species bluecats, seatrout, snook, redfish, Doug is very knowledgeable and a very nice human being awesome trip and awesome Captain

Captain Doug put us on fish right away we probable caught on over 50 + fish and nice size , many species bluecats, seatrout,...

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Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on May 27, 2026

Thank you for the kind words Glenn 🙏 We sure had a fun morning on the water- looking forward to next time 🌴

Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on May 27, 2026

Thank you for the kind words Glenn 🙏 We sure had a fun morning on the water- looking forward to next time 🌴

Captain replied

Charles B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip on May 10, 2026

Charles B.

5.0 / 5

May 10, 2026

Half Day Trip

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW

We had a great morning with Doug- we could not have asked for a better experience. Doug is a very knowledgeable and personable captain. We caught a wide variety of fish! As tourist, we also enjoyed learning about the island from Doug.

We had a great morning with Doug- we could not have asked for a better experience. Doug is a very knowledgeable and personable...

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Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on May 11, 2026

Thank you, Blake! I really enjoyed fishing with you and Grace today – and I appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to next time!🌴

Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on May 11, 2026

Thank you, Blake! I really enjoyed fishing with you and Grace today – and I appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to next time!🌴

Captain replied

Brian K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

1st Timers

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip on June 3, 2026

Brian K.

5.0 / 5

Jun 3, 2026

Half Day Trip

1st Timers

VERIFIED NEW

Doug is an exceptional fisherman who is very knowledgeable and helpful for 1st time salt water fishing. We caught plenty of fish in breezy conditions and can’t wait to book with him again.

Doug is an exceptional fisherman who is very knowledgeable and helpful for 1st time salt water fishing. We caught plenty of...

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Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2026

thank you so much, Brian! It may have been a windy day, but we turned it into a pretty fun morning – I enjoyed fishing with you guys. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Doug Deming (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2026

thank you so much, Brian! It may have been a windy day, but we turned it into a pretty fun morning – I enjoyed fishing with you guys. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

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