Embarking on a late March fishing voyage can be a gamble with the weather, but thanks to Captain Jay at Dauphin Island Inshore Charters, our trip was seamlessly rescheduled for the next day, ensuring optimal conditions. And what a decision it turned out to be! In just two hours, we found ourselves not just catching, but limiting out on our targeted Sheephead—a testament to Captain Jay’s expertise and intuition.

We selected this charter to celebrate my father-in-law’s 79th birthday, a seasoned angler familiar with freshwater and Great Lakes fishing but new to the saltwater experience. His verdict? “The best fishing trip he’s ever been on!” Such high praise speaks volumes. Sharing this unforgettable adventure with him and my wife created memories I’ll forever hold dear.

Captain Jay’s contribution cannot be overstated. His adeptness at locating the fish and managing all logistics allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of fishing, devoid of any worries or distractions.

For anyone contemplating a charter out of Dauphin Island, look no further than Captain Jay. He’s the epitome of professionalism and skill—a true master of his craft.

Thanks once again for an extraordinary experience!

Very impressed with Captain Jay even before we met him! He called us the day prior concerned about the windy conditions and the trip we signed up for…offered to change locations for a being out of the wind or that we could cancel and get a full refund. We took him up on the change in location and had a great time! He’s genuinely concerned about his customers being on good fish and having a good time. He did great with our teenage boys…very patient and good conversation and gave them advice on fishing off the docks in the area. We highly recommend him and will definitely look him up if we come down again!

  We had a wonderful half day fishing with Captain Jay of Dauphin Island Inshore Charters.  We left the dock with ample bait, and we were ready to catch some fish, which we promptly did.  The weather was good with a nice breeze to keep us comfortable. 
  We originally released our catches of Speckled trout, Redfish, Crevalle Jack, Black Drum, some Lady Fish, and a few Catfish.  Later, as we began to get hungry, we decided to keep a few of the fish after all.  We ended up keeping some Speckled Trout, a Flounder along with a good-sized 8 pound Tripletail we caught at the end of our fishing adventure. Captain Jay kept us on the fish and moved to different areas when the fishing slowed down or became unproductive.
  Captain Jay expertly filleted the fish we kept and later demonstrated the perfect way to cook them.  We thoroughly enjoyed our fishing trip and the wonderful meal. 
  Captain Jay was always attentive, personable, friendly, and professional.  It was a joy to ride in his beautiful boat and have him as our Captain. 
  I highly recommend him if you are looking for a wonderful fishing experience at Dauphin Island.

Sam Schlachter

Had a great day! Learned lots about gulf/bay fishing. Captain Jay was very helpful and patient! He worked really hard to help us find fish!
Highly recommend and will go again!

I’ve been fishing all over the world for 25+ years and Capt. Jay ranks up there as the one of the best guides I’ve ever had.  My wife, son and I caught about 60 fish during the half-day trip.  Jay is a great guy and was extremely accommodating and ready to assist with everything.  Don’t miss out!