Chelsea Charters

Islamorada, Florida
Islamorada Reef and Wrecks

About Your Guide

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Frank Drudi

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Talkative
Instructional
Captain Frank has been running charters for over two decades and has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. As the sole owner-operator of his charter business, Captain Frank takes it upon himself to make sure that every trip aboard his vessel is fun, memorable and preferably bountiful. Let him show you just how good the fishing in the Keys really is.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Frank Drudi

Frank Drudi

Independent Guide
Captain Frank has been running charters for over two decades and has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. As the sole owner-operator of his charter business, Captain Frank takes it upon himself to make sure that every trip aboard his vessel is fun, memorable and preferably bountiful. Let him show you just how good the fishing in the Keys really is.
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Chelsea Charters Trips

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Deep Sea Fishing in Islamorada

Extended Day Swordfish Chase

67% (3)
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Islamorada

Offshore Islamorada Trip

67% (3)
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Islamorada Reef And Wrecks

67% (3)
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200

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Recent Reviews of Chelsea Charters

3.7
based on 3 reviews

Esther

Verified Review

The trip with Frank on 2/15/24 was an 8 hour trip. We spent the first 21/2 hours watching the first mate catch live bait. The first mate proceeded to try to catch fish one at a time and let us just reel it in. We wanted to fish not watch the mate fish. If you want to have an active fishing experience this is not the place to look. Will not return.

Esther

Verified Review

The trip with Frank on 2/15/24 was an 8 hour trip. We spent the first 21/2 hours watching the first mate catch live bait. The first mate proceeded to try to catch fish one at a time and let us just reel it in. We wanted to fish not watch the mate fish. If you want to have an active fishing experience this is not the place to look. Will not return.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Esther - thank you for this feedback. We expect the crew to be ready to go when the trip starts and it sounds like this was not the case. Captain Frank and his crew prioritize safety on board their vessel, and it sounds like they wanted to be absolutely sure that they could offer a safe, comfortable experience for your group. I am sorry that the trip did not live up to your expectations. To...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Esther - thank you for this feedback. We expect the crew to be ready to go when the trip starts and it sounds like this was not the case. Captain Frank and his crew prioritize safety on board their vessel, and it sounds like they wanted to be absolutely sure that they could offer a safe, comfortable experience for your group. I am sorry that the trip did not live up to your expectations. To make things right, we would like to extend a discount to you for a future trip. Please don't hesitate to give us a shout!
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Brenda

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We booked two full days. Captain Frank and First Mate Carson got us on fish right away and worked hard all day. Top notch gear and very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time. We caught our limit of yellowtail, vermillion snapper, and hooked a huge shark! The boat is beautiful and comfortable. We highly recommend!

Brenda

Verified Review

We booked two full days. Captain Frank and First Mate Carson got us on fish right away and worked hard all day. Top notch gear and very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time. We caught our limit of yellowtail, vermillion snapper, and hooked a huge shark! The boat is beautiful and comfortable. We highly recommend!
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Tim

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The day was perfect we fished the reef and caught approximately 24 fish 22 yellow tail and two trigger. Captain Frank and First mate Carson were very accommodating. Carson was unbelievable very deligent!

Highly recommend this boat and team!

Tim

Verified Review

The day was perfect we fished the reef and caught approximately 24 fish 22 yellow tail and two trigger. Captain Frank and First mate Carson were very accommodating. Carson was unbelievable very deligent!

Highly recommend this boat and team!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Barracuda
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Blackfin Tuna
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Blue Marlin
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Gag Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Kingfish
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Lane Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Mahi Mahi
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Red Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Sailfish
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Swordfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Wahoo
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Nearshore

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