Catch and Cruise Adventures with Captain Experiences

About Your Guide

Dave Campo

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Comfortable

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Captain Dave is a seasoned presence in the fishing world, boasting over five decades of expertise and enthusiasm for every journey on the water. With a background in law enforcement, he deeply understands the value of safety and collaboration.

Captain Dave's commitment to angling is evident in his unwavering dedication to ensuring every trip is not just successful but also enjoyable for everyone on board. His passion for the craft shines through in his tireless efforts to create memorable experiences on the water, making him a trusted and beloved figure in the fishing community stretching from the eastern seaboard around to the Gulf of Mexico.

About Your Guide

Dave Campo

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

1400 lb Hammerhead Shark, 840 lb Bluefin Tuna

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Sausage and Peppers! My favorite go to meal.

What’s your favorite movie?

Cool Hand Luke

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

1400 lb Hammerhead Shark, 840 lb Bluefin Tuna

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Sausage and Peppers! My favorite go to meal.

What’s your favorite movie?

Cool Hand Luke

What makes you different from other guides?

I'm willing to put in the effort to catch fish and providing a great experience for our customers. I don't watch the clock!

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Catch and Cruise Adventures Trips

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key Largo

Keys All-Day Adventure!

NEW Guided by Dave

48 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,100

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Marathon

Marathon Half Day Fun!

NEW Guided by Dave

48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Marathon

All-Day Deep Dropping Thriller

NEW Guided by Dave

48 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,500

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Black Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Blackfin Tuna	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Bluefin Tuna	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Cobia	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good
Gag Grouper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Mahi Mahi	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Sailfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Swordfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Tiger Shark	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Yellowfin Tuna	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good
Yellowtail Snapper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Good	Good