About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Captain Eric and hit the water for an action-packed day of fishing! Captain Eric is determined to help you catch your personal best. No matter your fishing experience, he will lead the way!

On these 6-hour (3/4-day) and 8-hour (full day) adventures you will fish the reefs ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Boat Length: 35
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha 4-stroke
Total Horsepower: 850
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Ice Box

About Your Guide

26 Years of Experience

Captain Eric of Key Largo, Florida founded his charters based on a long tradition of family fishing. With a strong passion and genuine respect for the natural wonders of South Florida's Florida Keys, Captain Eric relishes the opportunity to show you and your group what it's all about!

Captain Eric ... Read More grew up fishing the South Florida backcountry, reefs and offshore fishing spots since before he can remember. His father, a retired Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Officer, enjoyed spending time on the water with his family and passing along the local knowledge needed to become one of the top anglers in South Florida.

After winning countless tournaments in Miami, Key Largo, Islamorada and the Bahamas, Captain Eric decided to turn his passion into a profession. His charter allows Captain Eric to share his amazing experiences fishing Key Largo with guests from everywhere.

Captain Eric specializes in reef and offshore fishing in Key Largo and the surrounding areas, and loves hosting families with kids onboard his Reel Deal Fishing Charters.

Offshore fishing in Key Largo focuses on the hunt for Sailfish, Marlin, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Sharks, Barracuda, and several other species. Offshore fishing charters generally entails trolling the edge of the outer reef just off the coast of Key Largo. Captain Eric and his crew utilize multiple different types of baits, from lures and frozen baits to live bait. Frozen baits best attract Dolphin in Key Largo, while live bait is a favorite for Sailfish and Marlin. The team also utilizes kites at times, which is always a blast to be a part of.

While fishing out of Key Largo is year-round, target species is definitely seasonal. Summer and fall months bring large schools of Dolphin ("Mahi Mahi") to the offshore waters of Key Largo. Large Wahoo and tasty Tuna are also very common during the summer and fall seasons. Winter is when the Billfish arrive with spectacular live bait action! It's tough to beat reeling in a 100 lb Marlin as it dances above the waves.

Captain Eric and his team are dedicated conservationists and practice “catch and release” when landing all Billfish to ensure all generations can enjoy the thril of releasing these marvelous creatures.

In addition to offshore fishing, Reef fishing out of Key Largo offers another action-packed charter fishing experience. Along the coast of Key Largo lies a chain of natural reefs. Captain Eric likes to reef fish in Key Largo at depths between 5’ and 60’, normally in calmer waters thanks to the reef's protection. These crystal clear waters are home to a wide variety of fish; with over 500 different types of species to catch, you never know what you might be reeling in in this world-class fishery!

That being said, common catches include Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish, Yellowtail, Barracuda and more. A variety of sharks can also caught prowling the reefs off Key Largo. The intense power of these apex predators can tire out the best of 'em.

Families with kids get to learn about each species as Captain Eric and his crew try to share their knowledge with all of their fishing charter guests. Whether you are 5 years old or 100, this charter will show you “the catch of your life”!

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Eric and Captain Experiences!

Start Location

104080 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA | Bodies of water fished: Florida Keys

Amenities and Information

Water Type

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.

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 Grouper, Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Kite Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Sunscreen and food and drinks for yourselves. High quality fishing equipment for all types of fishing and all safety equipment 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: 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

Victor

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Eric is clearly very knowledgeable of the area, having spent so much time there. He knew exactly where to go and how much time to spend at each spot, so anyone who fishes with him will surely catch something! This was definitely the highlight of our vacation overall, and ...Read More

Scott B.

Fishing

Had a blast today. Extremely professional, reliable, knowledgeable. Will definitely book again with Capt. Eric

Whitney

Verified Review Fishing

Fabulous day! Captain Eric had plan and put right on the fish. What a great experience, everyone had a good fight and landed some great fish. Many Thanks

Justin K.

Fishing

Choppy seas beyond the reef meant a half day inside the reefs. Such a treat catching snapper, grouper, yellow jack, and shark. Eric did an awesome job, has a beautiful setup and made our trip. Highly recommend you book a trip

Reda C.

Fishing

The captain has an amazing high-end boat full of high-tech equipment. Despite the waves, the boat ride was comfortable. Captain Eric put us on the fish and throughout the whole experience he was professional, helpful, and great fun! Will absolutely do it again when we get back to the keys!!

Gary A.

Fishing

I have been on a lot of charters, Captain Eric far exceeds any other charter. This will be a more than 1 time charter, highly recommend Captain Eric.

Joey B.

Fishing

Water was very chopping but Eric made overall experience enjoyable! It was like fishing with a friend, Captain Eric was personable and extremely knowledgeable! Even tough the weather wasn’t favorable we were able to catch some Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Would highly recommend Captain Eric and will be using him ...Read More again when visiting Key Largo!!

John F.

Fishing

I am a florida resident with alot of fishing expirence. I have been to costa rica, caymen islans and pananma. With expierence of many charter boats. I can say erici is a professional. He displayed the knowledge of how to catch fish and displayed the determinatoin to satify his customer. ...Read More

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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.

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