About Your Trip

Flats

Inshore

On this trip, you'll launch from one of the coolest marinas in the Florida Keys. Even the marina here is packed with Tarpon! You'll be able to watch 100-pound Tarpon cruising right next to the dock while you board Captain Mike's Action Craft skiff.

Once on board, you'll discuss the game plan for the day. Whether you want to try for the inshore "grand slam" of a Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, and Snook, or if you ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

43 Years of Experience

Capt. Mike was born in Baltimore Maryland and raised in Westminster. Mike began fishing in a small stream behind his house at the age of 4. Growing up in Maryland gave him many opportunities to fish in ponds, streams, lakes, the Atlantic Ocean, and let’s not forget the Chesapeake Bay.

Mike’s career choice was an electrician but at the age of 26 Mike had a terrible accident, he fell through a roof that was up 30 feet and broke his neck. After a lot of ... Read More luck and rehab, Mike realized that the time had had left in this big beautiful world was now on borrowed time and wanted to live his life to the fullest each and every day forward. With his love for the water, Mike changed his career and learned to scuba dive and soon became a dive instructor. With his knowledge for fishing and love for the water he moved to Islamorada, diving in the Florida Keys. He ran a dive shop and soon after bought an offshore boat and started a fishing charter business. Mike realized he really enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion of fishing with others, he loves meeting new and exciting friends, and besides, it’s not so bad to have your office under the big blue sky and nothing but water all around you.

Sailfish became his fish of choice. Mike competed in every tournament in town and won 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in almost every tournament that he competed in. So, then it was time to try backcountry and flats fishing, after 1 year Mike sold his off shore boat and became a full time backcountry fishing guide, winning many backcountry tournaments and is still backcountry fishing today.

Mike has had the opportunity to be a fishing guide for a past president, sports heroes, actors, senators and some very interesting fishermen and enjoys every minute of it. You could sit for hours and hear all the interesting stories that Mike has to offer about events, people, and some pretty interesting situations he has come to find himself in. This is what led Mike to The American Outdoorsman and is very honored to be a member of the “Pro Staff”. He is looking forward to bringing his passion and knowledge of fishing to The American Outdoorsman.

Mike has been a fishing guide for about 42 years now. He made a full recovery from his near-death accident and by looking at him today you would never know that it even happened. He continues to live his life to the fullest and is thankful for every day he has!

Capt. Mike's guide service consists of 3 boats, a 22’ Pathfinder, a 19’ Action Craft and a 22’ Triton. Located in the Florida Keys at Robbie’s Marina, 77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 (mile marker 77.5). Capt. Mike has 2 Captains working for him. He offers a ½ day (4 Hrs), ¾ day (6 Hrs) and Full day (8 Hrs) fishing charters in the beautiful Backcountry and Ocean Flats of the Florida Keys. Families & kids are welcome. There is a selection of fly rods and spinning tackles to help you catch the finest bonefish, tarpon, shark, permit, snapper, snook, trout, and redfish.

Start Location

77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA | Bodies of water fished: Duck Key, Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Action Craft
Boat Length: 18
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, FM Radio, Stern Platform, Wireless Trolling Motor, Wireless Power Pole Anchor, Grizzly Cooler, Cushioned Seats

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Bonefish, Bull Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Fly Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Rain Jacket, Sun Protection, Snacks and Drinks, Fly Rods and Reels if you want to fly fish. Fishing Licenses, Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait, Saltwater Flies included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: 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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
3 People	$1,127.50	$1,017.50	$907.50
2 People	$1,045.00	$935.00	$825.00
1 Person	$1,045.00	$935.00	$825.00

Reviews

Shaun

Verified Review Fishing

April 1

Great work Captain Phil. Had a good time on the boat and caught fish all through the 8 hour day. Even when the bite slowed down captain phil ran all over to get back on the bite. We had our trout limit within the first hour of the fishing. ...Read More

David

Verified Review Fishing

June 4

Captain Mike is the Bomb! With over 30 years of experience Captain Mike, who usually likes to bait fish around Islamorada, was more than willing to take us flyfishing, and even had an extra reel when ours got jammed. He showed us around some beautiful tarpon and permit flats and ...Read More

Tony

Verified Review Fishing

February 15 | Islamorada Angling Excursion

This was our second time fishing with this guide and we will definitely be back. Great time out on the water with these guys.

Edward

Verified Review Fishing

December 27 | Islamorada Angling Excursion

Great trip today. Weather turned out perfectly. Capt. Phil did a great job getting us into the mangroves for some beautiful snapper. A bonus is having our fresh snapper for lunch cooked to perfection in Robbie’s restaurant. Capt Phil recommended the Thai style for the snapper. Extra Primo Good.

All ...Read More

Brandon

Verified Review Fishing

April 10 | Islamorada Angling Excursion

Phil is very personable and will get you on fish. Both of us are novices and he had us catching fish fast

Ken

Verified Review Fishing

March 7 | Islamorada Angling Excursion

We had a great time with Captain Chris, slow day,,but it did not matter.

George

Verified Review Fishing

September 12 | Islamorada Angling Excursion

Excellent! Fun and engaging.
Will be back!

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