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Kevin Trahan

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 9 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Quality
Comfortable
Beginner Oriented
Captain Kevin is an extremely experienced angler and a top guide on Florida's Nature Coast. In 2015, he retired after 24 years of active duty in the Coast Guard and returned to his roots in Citrus County, FL, where he's been fishing since 1982.
He's an environmentally conscious guide who strives to respect the resource while taking his clients fishing. He's also very safe, with decades of experience as a Coast Guard paramedic in addition to a degree in Safety and Occupational health.
Finally, in his words: "I use the latest technology to stay abreast of the weather and tides to keep the clients and myself out of unfavorable conditions. Complete customer satisfaction is my goal and I will strive to accomplish that on each and every trip."

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Kevin Trahan

Kevin Trahan

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 9 years of exp.
Captain Kevin is an extremely experienced angler and a top guide on Florida's Nature Coast. In 2015, he retired after 24 years of active duty in the Coast Guard and returned to his roots in Citrus County, FL, where he's been fishing since 1982.
He's an environmentally conscious guide who strives to respect the resource while taking his clients fishing. He's also very safe, with decades of experience as a Coast Guard paramedic in addition to a degree in Safety and Occupational health.
Finally, in his words: "I use the latest technology to stay abreast of the weather and tides to keep the clients and myself out of unfavorable conditions. Complete customer satisfaction is my goal and I will strive to accomplish that on each and every trip."

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tiger Shark. 10 feet long
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grouper Nuggets and hush puppies
Whats your favorite band?
Beastie Boys
Whats your favorite sports team?
Florida Gators
Whats your drink of choice?
Captain and ginger ale
How did you get started guiding?
I fished a lot at various parts of the world and all the people I was with said that you could do this as a profession. So I did.
What makes you different from other guides?
I grew up here and and care about this ecosystem. Thus, I am very invested in it.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tiger Shark. 10 feet long
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grouper Nuggets and hush puppies
Whats your favorite band?
Beastie Boys
Whats your favorite sports team?
Florida Gators
Whats your drink of choice?
Captain and ginger ale
How did you get started guiding?
I fished a lot at various parts of the world and all the people I was with said that you could do this as a profession. So I did.
What makes you different from other guides?
I grew up here and and care about this ecosystem. Thus, I am very invested in it.

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Recent Reviews of Finders Keepers Charters LLC

4.9
based on 9 reviews

Jack

Verified Review

Captain Kevin was a Great guide. He was able to put us on the fish quickly. We never stopped reeling in the good times with Captain Kevin. He took care of my kids and myself like family. I would highly recommend Captain Kevin to anyone looking for a great day on the water. Safety and entertainment was his priority and I must say Captain Kevin killed it for our family.

Jack

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Captain Kevin was a Great guide. He was able to put us on the fish quickly. We never stopped reeling in the good times with Captain Kevin. He took care of my kids and myself like family. I would highly recommend Captain Kevin to anyone looking for a great day on the water. Safety and entertainment was his priority and I must say Captain Kevin killed it for our family.

Bernie

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Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.

Bernie

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Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.

Kurt

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Captain Kevin did an awesome job. Although the conditions were difficult we still caught a meal to take home with us. He was very patient with the kids and kept things entertaining and informative. Had a great time!

Kurt

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Captain Kevin did an awesome job. Although the conditions were difficult we still caught a meal to take home with us. He was very patient with the kids and kept things entertaining and informative. Had a great time!

Kenneth

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Great time , enough action . Bad weather, Kevin did a great job

Kenneth

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Great time , enough action . Bad weather, Kevin did a great job

Todd

Verified Review

My two sons and I fished with Capt. Kevin today and had a blast. Kevin worked hard to put us in fish. The day was a complete success. Caught everything from redfish to an 80lb shark with a few gag groupers a grunts in between. Don’t hesitate to fish with him. He knows the fishery and is helps that he’s a really nice guide…

Todd

Verified Review

My two sons and I fished with Capt. Kevin today and had a blast. Kevin worked hard to put us in fish. The day was a complete success. Caught everything from redfish to an 80lb shark with a few gag groupers a grunts in between. Don’t hesitate to fish with him. He knows the fishery and is helps that he’s a really nice guide…

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).
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  • Black Seabass
  • Blacktip Shark
  • Cobia
  • Florida Pompano
  • Flounder
  • Gag Grouper
  • Hogfish
  • Kingfish
  • Mangrove Snapper
  • Red Grouper
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail
  • 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
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Scalloping
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore
River

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