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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
6 People	$1,512.50	$1,320.00	$962.50
5 People	$1,512.50	$1,320.00	$962.50
4 People	$1,512.50	$1,320.00	$962.50
3 People	$1,512.50	$1,320.00	$962.50
2 People	$1,512.50	$1,320.00	$962.50
1 Person	$1,512.50	$1,320.00	$962.50

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

If you've been looking to do more than just sunbathe in Tavernier, FL, then this trip has your name on it! Get out on the crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys and bag some absolutely delicious fish with Captain Chris, an experienced angler, great captain, and professional chef! Catch and cook trips available upon request .

On this trip, you'll be going after several different species at the reef or wrecks : from yellowtail snapper, mackerel, yellow jack, African pompano , groupers. Or inshore for snook , tarpon , mangrove snapper or Goliath grouper, lemon sharks and more .

You'll be fishing from Captain Chris' 26' TwinVee catamaran—a fast, comfortable, and extremely stable boat that's great for this area. She's packing twin Suzuki engines with a combined 300 horsepower, so you'll get off the dock in no time. The boat also features a 50-gallon livewell for bait, a hardtop to keep you out of the sun, and a freshwater rinse if you decide to take a swim!
Captain Chris will bring everything else you need for a blue-ribbon day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need is sunscreen, a hat, and a pair of polarized sunglasses.

Weather depending, we will fish reefs, wrecks, or on rough days inshore for several different types of species. We mainly target edible species and will clean your fish , and even offer a pack and shipping service if you like. We can also recommend several places that offer cook your catch options or can also set you up a private chef dinner aswell.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

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About Your Guide

Captain Chris

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Captain Chris

Independent Guide

Captain Chris has spent nearly twenty years fishing all over South Florida, from Fort Myers to the Everglades, and has been fishing the Keys for the last ten years . He got his passion from his grandfather, Papa Jack, who brought him up fishing out of Mamaroneck Harbor in New York. Captain Chris is also a Culinary Trained Chef (C.I.A Alumni), and spent many years working on super yachts, traveling all over the Caribbean and East Coast, cooking and fishing along the way. He loves to share his passion for the ocean and great food with his clients!
Book a trip with him to see—and taste!—everything that the Florida keys have to offer.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

IslaMarina, Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, USA

Areas Fished

Everglades National Park
Duck Key
Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: twin vee
Year Built: 2015
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: twin vee
Year Built: 2015
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: 40 gallon live well, large hard top for shade , JL audio,

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Potential Target Species

African Pompano
Amberjack
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Kingfish
Lane Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Spanish Mackerel
Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

boat shoes, or flip flops, water shoes. All fishing gear and licenses included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 4 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 16 reviews

Elizabeth

Verified Review

May 3

Had an absolute blast with Captain Chris! He was so nice and his passion and love for fishing made my bachelorette trip worthwhile! Our crew got to catch some great mackerel, yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper, plus more! Being able to celebrate my love for fishing and send off in ...Read More

Elizabeth

Verified Review

May 3

This trip was amazing! Captain Chris was the besttttttt. He helped us catch some really cool fish and even spent extra time with us to make sure the bride-to-be had a chance to catch the specific fish she wanted! He is so nice and even went out of the way ...Read More

Elizabeth

Verified Review

May 3

Elizabeth

Verified Review

May 3

John

Verified Review

April 7

We had a great full day trip with Captain Chris. Chris really helped my wife with his patience and encouragement fight big fish in deep water and use lighter tackle at the shallower wreck. She landed nice yellowtail, yellow jack, mackerel and amberjack. Chris worked hard all day keeping us ...Read More

Donald

Verified Review

February 15

We had a wonderful day fishing with Chris. He is incredibly knowledgeable and his passion for fishing really shows. We had three younger kids with and he definitely knows how to make it a great experience for even the novice fishermen. We would definitely take another trip with captain Chris!

Kevin

Verified Review

February 8

Captain Chris was amazing! He taught everyone how to properly fish and catch fish. We caught plenty of fish even though he said it was a light day. We were pretty excited to get a wide variety of fish including a couple different groupers and some nurse sharks. Hopefully his ...Read More

Juan

Verified Review

January 5

Outstanding!!!! Chris is the best fish guide I’ve ever been out with out of Islamorada.

Sharon

Verified Review

September 21

Chris rocks!!! Personable and knowledgeable. Great day fishing. Will recommend

Dave

Verified Review

June 23

Captain Chris worked hard for each of us to catch a great fish! It was a lot of fun and can’t wait to get them to the grill!

Jeff

Verified Review

May 15

EXEPTIONAL...

HARD WORKING TALENTED CAPTAIN. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND..

OH BTW... WE CAUGHT SOME BIGGGG FISH!

Joseph

Verified Review

May 9

Awesome trip captain Chris is great!

Carl

Verified Review

March 10

This was our 3rd trip with Chris that week. While all were memorable, this one ranks with a lifetime best. You can't control the fish, and as always, Chris put in maximum effort. However, on this day, the fish cooperated. My son landed a 45 pound ...Read More

Carl

Verified Review

March 6

We just got back prior to me writing this. Captain Chris, hands down is the best guide I have booked with. He is professional, positive, and driven. He worked incredibly hard to put us on fish, and stayed later than he would have been required. He ...Read More

Justin

Verified Review

January 27

Simply outstanding. We went out in challenging weather conditions (25+ MPH wind) - Chris put in the effort to make the trip a success. Highly recommended.

Carl

Verified Review

March 8

This is my 2nd of 3 booked charters with Chris. This one was special. 3 generations on a fishing/swimming/snorkeling fun trip. This man was so patient and enthusiastic with my grandchildren. As I am tucking them in to bed tonight, they want to know when we can do ...Read More

Trip: Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip

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We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!