Gonzo Adventures

Key West, Florida
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3/4 and Full Day Deep Sea Fishing Charter (Private)

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Thomas Degan

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Captain Steve has spent nearly 20 years on the water, starting as a mate and working his way up to captain over the past four years. With a deep-rooted passion for fishing and a drive to find the bite, he’s all about getting his clients on the fish—and bringing in the big ones.

Known for his dedication and experience, Captain Steve brings local knowledge, steady leadership, and a commitment to making every trip productive and enjoyable. Whether you’re an experienced angler or brand new to the sport, Steve will work hard to ensure your time on the water is a success.

Alongside Steve is a seasoned crew with over 20 years of combined experience. Mate Jeff may be new to the team, but his reputation in the fishing world speaks for itself—he’s a modest pro with an instinct for where the fish are. Together, this crew is all about professionalism, passion, and delivering great fishing from start to finish.

No matter your skill level, you’ll be welcomed aboard with a focus on safety, service, and good fishing. Captain Steve and...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Thomas Degan

Thomas Degan

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Captain Steve has spent nearly 20 years on the water, starting as a mate and working his way up to captain over the past four years. With a deep-rooted passion for fishing and a drive to find the bite, he’s all about getting his clients on the fish—and bringing in the big ones.

Known for his dedication and experience, Captain Steve brings local knowledge, steady leadership, and a commitment to making every trip productive and enjoyable. Whether you’re an experienced angler or brand new to the sport, Steve will work hard to ensure your time on the water is a success.

Alongside Steve is a seasoned crew with over 20 years of combined experience. Mate Jeff may be new to the team, but his reputation in the fishing world speaks for itself—he’s a modest pro with an instinct for where the fish are. Together, this crew is all about professionalism, passion, and delivering great fishing from start to finish.

No matter your skill level, you’ll be welcomed aboard with a focus on safety, service, and good fishing. Captain Steve and his crew are here to make sure your trip is one to remember.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
65 lb sailfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoked Tuna
What’s your favorite band?
Rush
What’s your favorite movie?
Princess Bride

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
65 lb sailfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoked Tuna
What’s your favorite band?
Rush
What’s your favorite movie?
Princess Bride
What’s your favorite sports team?
Washington Capitols
What’s your drink of choice?
A good whiskey
What was your last halloween costume?
Steampunk
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Nothing
How did you get started guiding?
Traveled to Key West and fell in love with the area
What makes you different from other guides?
Experience
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

Key West Deep Sea Fishing (Private)

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46 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

Half Day Key West Deep Sea Fishing

100% (9) Guided by Thomas
46 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100

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Recent Reviews of Gonzo Adventures

5.0
based on 4 reviews

Dan

Verified Review

Awesome day of fishing! Great boat, captain and mate - highly recommended.

Dan

Verified Review

Awesome day of fishing! Great boat, captain and mate - highly recommended.
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David

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Had a great time Captain Steve and First mate Jeff was very professional.

David

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Had a great time Captain Steve and First mate Jeff was very professional.
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Response from Thomas:
Thanks for the review. We really like getting feedback both good and bad. So glad you had a great time with us.

Response from Thomas:

Thanks for the review. We really like getting feedback both good and bad. So glad you had a great time with us.
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Arik

Verified Review

Great Captain, great Mate, great boat and great time! Captain Steve got us on the Mahi and slayed em! Full limit on Mahi and a couple of barracuda. We had one sailfish come look but not for lack of trying! Jeff knows his stuff and never stopped working and made sure we were fishing the entire time. We completed our limit by landing all three of a triple set. ...

Arik

Verified Review

Great Captain, great Mate, great boat and great time! Captain Steve got us on the Mahi and slayed em! Full limit on Mahi and a couple of barracuda. We had one sailfish come look but not for lack of trying! Jeff knows his stuff and never stopped working and made sure we were fishing the entire time. We completed our limit by landing all three of a triple set. I have fished my whole life and this was a fantastic trip. Highly recommend the Sea-clusion and Captain Steve.
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Response from Thomas:
Thanks for the great feedback. Steve and Jeff have a ton of experience and they make an excellent team. We are so glad you had a fruitful fishing trip and we hope to see you on our boat again in the future.

Response from Thomas:

Thanks for the great feedback. Steve and Jeff have a ton of experience and they make an excellent team. We are so glad you had a fruitful fishing trip and we hope to see you on our boat again in the future.
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John

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Everything was top notch, Great communication from start to finish. Capt and 1 Mate were both professional and knowledgeable and put me on fish. Only down side was when I lost a Sailfish 🙁 but landed this nice Barracuda off a Tripple set of Barracudas 🤷‍♂️😂

John

Verified Review

Everything was top notch, Great communication from start to finish. Capt and 1 Mate were both professional and knowledgeable and put me on fish. Only down side was when I lost a Sailfish 🙁 but landed this nice Barracuda off a Tripple set of Barracudas 🤷‍♂️😂
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Response from Thomas:
You can't catch 'em all! We are so glad you had an enjoyable time on our boat. We hope to see you again next time you get the itch.

Response from Thomas:

You can't catch 'em all! We are so glad you had an enjoyable time on our boat. We hope to see you again next time you get the itch.
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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Type of Fishing

Deep Sea

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