About Your Trip

Custom charter that can include family fishing, snorkeling, sandbar. Trip includes non alcoholic beverages (iced tea, waters, ginger ale), cooler with ice to BYOB, snorkel gear, sandbar toys (football , skip ball ,paddle ball), floats, and paddle boards . Bring your own cold lunch or select our "bring the grill," ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Catamaran
Boat Manufacturer: Twin Vee
Year Built: 2015
Boat Length: 26
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: sun shade , 50 gallon livewell,

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good 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 ... Read More

Start Location

IslaMarina, Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, USA | Bodies of water fished: Atlantic Ocean, Everglades National Park

Amenities and Information

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

Available

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Species

Cero Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

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

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Towels. sunscreen (no spray please), water shoes, flip flops. Snorkel gear, paddle board, floats, floating cooler, foot balls, paddle ball, fishing gear and all licenses are all provided. For another $100 we bring a grill and everything needed to cook what ever you would like to bring.
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: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Reviews

Carl

Verified Review Fishing

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

Carl

Verified Review Fishing

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 Fishing

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.

Ryan M.

Fishing

Had a blast fishing with Chris. I’ve been on plenty of guided fishing trips, this trip was by far the best. He is so good with kids, and made it such a memorable experience!

Angie W.

Fishing

Chris is absolutely amazing! He was very knowledgeable, helpful and professional. The hospitality he provided was 💯! We will definitely be back fishing with him soon! Thank you Chris for such an awesome experience.

Tina H.

Fishing

Chris was very professional and easy to work with. He changed plans many times in a day to accommodate everyone in our party. Thank You for a trip of a lifetime.

Daisy L.

Fishing

By far, Chris exceeded not only my expectations, but my families expectations as well. He made sure that our day was full of fun, excitement and awesome memories. Definitely worth every penny! Thank you you so much for making this Father’s Day out a success!

Josh N.

Fishing

Chris did such a good job of making sure we had the best charter ever! Very very personable!!! He takes you to the best spots, makes sure you catch some great fish, and cooks a awesome meal for you. It’s a full service experience. Chris cleans your fish ...Read More

Heath L.

Fishing

My wife and I had an awesome time with Capt. Chris and First-mate Mike. The boat and tackle are super nice and well maintained. They had plenty of food and drinks for us. As crazy as this sounds we saw a 47’ sperm whale carcass being eaten by three 12-14’ ...Read More

Cynthia S.

Fishing

Captain Chris is extremely knowledgeable with all of the 3 activities on our charter. Fishing, snorkeling and sandbar fun! He grilled us an amazing lunch while we relaxed in his rafts. A++ Thanks Chris!

Jennifer G.

Fishing

Chris was wonderful, perfect day of snorkeling, exploring, relaxing and fishing!! Would recommend a million times over!

Tara F.

Fishing

Had the most amazing day with Chris and Mari! First time fishing and Chris made sure we caught all kinds of fish! Wrapped it up at the beautiful sandbar and couldn’t have asked for anything more. Already planning a return trip with the kids!!

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

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 full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

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