Flatzlife Charters

Summerland Key, Florida
Flatzlife shark trip

About Your Guide

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Brandon Steffen

Independent Guide 5 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Following in his father's footsteps, Captain Brandon started his charter just over 4 years ago. A lifetime fisherman in the area, he is passionate about cruising over the flats whether he has some customers on board or not. Fishing with some good company is better though, and there's nothing that he loves more than seeing you having a good time

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Brandon Steffen

Brandon Steffen

Independent Guide 5 years of exp.
Following in his father's footsteps, Captain Brandon started his charter just over 4 years ago. A lifetime fisherman in the area, he is passionate about cruising over the flats whether he has some customers on board or not. Fishing with some good company is better though, and there's nothing that he loves more than seeing you having a good time
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Flatzlife Charters Trips

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Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Summerland Key

Summerland Key Flats Action

100% (7)
17 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Ramrod Key

Inshore Shark Trip

100% (7)
17 ft 1 - 4 People From $250

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Recent Reviews of Flatzlife Charters

5.0
based on 7 reviews

Vic

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Excellent day, excellent fishing and Brandon couldn’t have been a better guide!

Vic

Verified Review

Excellent day, excellent fishing and Brandon couldn’t have been a better guide!
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Jonathan

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Excellent service! Will definitely use again. Very knowledgeable about the area and put us in the fish. Loved every minute of it and highly recommended to anyone who wants to go fishing!

Jonathan

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Excellent service! Will definitely use again. Very knowledgeable about the area and put us in the fish. Loved every minute of it and highly recommended to anyone who wants to go fishing!
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Michael

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Had a great day fishing with Captain Brandon. We caught a lot of fish, including barracuda, snapper, nurse and lemon shark. Brandon kept moving around to ensure that we stayed on the fish. We've fished with a number of guides over the years and Brandon was one of the best!

Michael

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Had a great day fishing with Captain Brandon. We caught a lot of fish, including barracuda, snapper, nurse and lemon shark. Brandon kept moving around to ensure that we stayed on the fish. We've fished with a number of guides over the years and Brandon was one of the best!
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Mark

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Brandon was fantastic. We went out on the coldest day of January, 2024 and we still caught fish. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable of the area and how to fish it, informative and extremely patient, especially with a beginning like me. I couldn’t have been happier the way the day turned out. I caught some beautiful Snapper for dinner and then some Barracuda and Sharks for sport. I highly recommend his services and he would be...

Mark

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Brandon was fantastic. We went out on the coldest day of January, 2024 and we still caught fish. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable of the area and how to fish it, informative and extremely patient, especially with a beginning like me. I couldn’t have been happier the way the day turned out. I caught some beautiful Snapper for dinner and then some Barracuda and Sharks for sport. I highly recommend his services and he would be my first choice on a return trip to the Keys. Thank you, Mark Maynard
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Robert

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Brandon was fantastic! We had a great day on the water. Started catching fish immediately and the fun never stopped. Highly recommend him.

Robert

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Brandon was fantastic! We had a great day on the water. Started catching fish immediately and the fun never stopped. Highly recommend him.
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John

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Brandon was awesome!
He took my son and I in the most memorable fishing trip we’ve had to date. We caught 3 lemon sharks, and a bunch of barracudas. We Loved the whole experience.

John

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Brandon was awesome!
He took my son and I in the most memorable fishing trip we’ve had to date. We caught 3 lemon sharks, and a bunch of barracudas. We Loved the whole experience.
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Tracy

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Capt. Brandon was an excellent host. We really enjoy our time with him and his knowledge about fishing and flats culture.

Tracy

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Capt. Brandon was an excellent host. We really enjoy our time with him and his knowledge about fishing and flats culture.
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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
Barracuda
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Black Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonefish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Bonnethead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Goliath Grouper
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Ladyfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Lemon Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Nurse Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Permit
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Snook
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Stingray
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Tarpon
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
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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
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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