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Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 184 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

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4 adult friends had a great time and caught lots of fish!
Xmas 2024!
Xmas 2024!
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Customer rating

148
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Customers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

88%

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Eric  P.
Eric P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Xmas 2024!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Run & Gun- Mahi,Tuna,Wahoo on December 23, 2024

Went out for a 6hr trip and it was spot on! Brian and Nick are a great team and know how to get it done. They put us on fish and everything went flawless. Both truly enjoy what they do and are a wealth of knowledge about fishing in the keys and where to go for the best of local favorites. Went to Lazy Days South with our catch per thier recommendation and it was fantastic. Johnny was on hand as well at the docks and he is just as helpful and friendly as his guys. His equipment is well taken care of and service is top notch.

Went out for a 6hr trip and it was spot on! Brian and Nick are a great team and know how to get it done. They put us on fish and everything went flawless. Both truly enjoy what they do and are a wealth of knowledge about fishing in the keys and where to go for the best of local favorites. Went to Lazy Days South with our catch per thier recommendation and it was fantastic. Johnny was on hand as well at the docks and he is just as helpful and friendly as his guys. His equipment is...  

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Replied on January 3, 2025
Brian and Nic gives you guys 5 STARS RIGHT BACK! Thanks for the great review.
Eric  P.
Eric P.
5.0/5

Dec 23, 2024

6 Hour Run & Gun- Mahi,Tuna,Wahoo

Xmas 2024!

VERIFIED

Went out for a 6hr trip and it was spot on! Brian and Nick are a great team and know how to get it done. They put us on fish and everything went flawless. Both truly enjoy what they do and are a wealth of knowledge about fishing in the keys and where to go for the best of local favorites. Went to Lazy Days South with our catch per thier recommendation and it was fantastic. Johnny was on hand as well at the docks and he is just as helpful and friendly as his guys. His equipment is well taken care of and service is top notch.

Went out for a 6hr trip and it was spot on! Brian and Nick are a great team and know how to get it done. They put us on fish...  

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 Eric P. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters
 Eric P. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 3, 2025
Brian and Nic gives you guys 5 STARS RIGHT BACK! Thanks for the great review.

David  P.
David P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 hour Offshore/Reef trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Run & Gun- Mahi,Tuna,Wahoo on May 10, 2024

My Dad, Fiancée and I had an awesome day on the water with Captain Brian and Nick! The day started running offshore for dolphin, and even though the conditions in the morning were a little rough, Brian and Nick were able to put us on the fish! Once the bite slowed offshore, we headed to the reef and flatlined for yellowtail snapper. We filled the box with a bunch of snapper, along with our 4 dolphin. We even caught and released a goliath grouper! It was an amazing day on the water thanks to Brian and Nick! They know how to find the fish and are great at showing how to operate the gear. We would recommend this charter any day!

My Dad, Fiancée and I had an awesome day on the water with Captain Brian and Nick! The day started running offshore for dolphin, and even though the conditions in the morning were a little rough, Brian and Nick were able to put us on the fish! Once the bite slowed offshore, we headed to the reef and flatlined for yellowtail snapper. We filled the box with a bunch of snapper, along with our 4 dolphin. We even caught and released a goliath grouper! It was an amazing day on the water thanks...  

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David  P.
David P.
5.0/5

May 10, 2024

6 Hour Run & Gun- Mahi,Tuna,Wahoo

6 hour Offshore/Reef trip

VERIFIED

My Dad, Fiancée and I had an awesome day on the water with Captain Brian and Nick! The day started running offshore for dolphin, and even though the conditions in the morning were a little rough, Brian and Nick were able to put us on the fish! Once the bite slowed offshore, we headed to the reef and flatlined for yellowtail snapper. We filled the box with a bunch of snapper, along with our 4 dolphin. We even caught and released a goliath grouper! It was an amazing day on the water thanks to Brian and Nick! They know how to find the fish and are great at showing how to operate the gear. We would recommend this charter any day!

My Dad, Fiancée and I had an awesome day on the water with Captain Brian and Nick! The day started running offshore for dolphin,...  

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1 person finds this review helpful
 David P. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Steve  D.
Steve D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing in tough conditions.

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip – Reef, Wrecks,Combo on March 28, 2024

Capt Brian and first mate Nick did a great job adapting to a rapidly changing weather forecast that put most other boats back in the harbor. The 31’ boat can handle wind and waves well and Capt Brian is a very experienced fisherman who knew where and how to setup and execute a successful plan in tough conditions. We caught a limit of fish and were able to battle a shark for a release. Hats off to them for making a fun day of fishing out of a challenging weather day. Can’t wait to fish with them when seas are calm and we can go offshore and hunt the big game of the sea.

Capt Brian and first mate Nick did a great job adapting to a rapidly changing weather forecast that put most other boats back in the harbor. The 31’ boat can handle wind and waves well and Capt Brian is a very experienced fisherman who knew where and how to setup and execute a successful plan in tough conditions. We caught a limit of fish and were able to battle a shark for a release. Hats off to them for making a fun day of fishing out of a challenging weather day. Can’t wait to fish with...  

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Steve  D.
Steve D.
5.0/5

Mar 28, 2024

3/4 Day Trip – Reef, Wrecks,Combo

Great fishing in tough conditions.

VERIFIED

Capt Brian and first mate Nick did a great job adapting to a rapidly changing weather forecast that put most other boats back in the harbor. The 31’ boat can handle wind and waves well and Capt Brian is a very experienced fisherman who knew where and how to setup and execute a successful plan in tough conditions. We caught a limit of fish and were able to battle a shark for a release. Hats off to them for making a fun day of fishing out of a challenging weather day. Can’t wait to fish with them when seas are calm and we can go offshore and hunt the big game of the sea.

Capt Brian and first mate Nick did a great job adapting to a rapidly changing weather forecast that put most other boats back...  

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 Steve D. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters
 Steve D. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters

John  R.
John R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 adult friends had a great time and caught lots of fish!

VERIFIED
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3/4 Day Trip – Reef, Wrecks,Combo on January 19, 2025

Captain Brian and mate Alex were patient, friendly, helpful and so much fun to be with. They taught us old timers a new technique to catching snapper and we caught tons of fish and had a great time.

Captain Brian and mate Alex were patient, friendly, helpful and so much fun to be with. They taught us old timers a new technique to catching snapper and we caught tons of fish and had a great time.  

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John  R.
John R.
5.0/5

Jan 19, 2025

3/4 Day Trip – Reef, Wrecks,Combo

4 adult friends had a great time and caught lots of fish!

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Captain Brian and mate Alex were patient, friendly, helpful and so much fun to be with. They taught us old timers a new technique to catching snapper and we caught tons of fish and had a great time.

Captain Brian and mate Alex were patient, friendly, helpful and so much fun to be with. They taught us old timers a new technique...  

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 John R. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters
 John R. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters

Laura  W.
Laura W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic morning fishing!

VERIFIED

Half Day – Reef Inshore Gulf (AM) on July 23, 2024

Absolutely brilliant morning out fishing with our 3 children (ages 8, 11 & 13)! Nick & Bryan were so great with the kids and incredibly patient despite my little girl creating multiple tangles with her rod!! We caught multiple fish ranging from yellow tail, surgeon fish, pork fish and hound fish. I would highly recommend this fishing charter! Great boat with fantastic and knowledgeable staff! 5 stars!! 🌟

Absolutely brilliant morning out fishing with our 3 children (ages 8, 11 & 13)! Nick & Bryan were so great with the kids and incredibly patient despite my little girl creating multiple tangles with her rod!! We caught multiple fish ranging from yellow tail, surgeon fish, pork fish and hound fish. I would highly recommend this fishing charter! Great boat with fantastic and knowledgeable staff! 5 stars!! 🌟  

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 Laura W. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters
Laura  W.
Laura W.
5.0/5

Jul 23, 2024

Half Day – Reef Inshore Gulf (AM)

Fantastic morning fishing!

VERIFIED

Absolutely brilliant morning out fishing with our 3 children (ages 8, 11 & 13)! Nick & Bryan were so great with the kids and incredibly patient despite my little girl creating multiple tangles with her rod!! We caught multiple fish ranging from yellow tail, surgeon fish, pork fish and hound fish. I would highly recommend this fishing charter! Great boat with fantastic and knowledgeable staff! 5 stars!! 🌟

Absolutely brilliant morning out fishing with our 3 children (ages 8, 11 & 13)! Nick & Bryan were so great with the kids and incredibly...  

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 Laura W. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters
 Laura W. recommends PAPA31 Johnny Maddox Charters