Joey flats fishing trips

Everglades National Park Half Day

About Your Guide

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Jose Reyes

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 37 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Laid-back
Comfortable
Quality
As a long-time guide, Captain Joey aims to teach you how to fish like a pro and explore Florida’s beautiful backcountry! He also makes sure that his trips are so friendly that you'll forget you're not just out there with a buddy.

Joey has been fishing since he was a kid, but picked up on professional guiding in 2011. Since then, his career in full-time guiding has been steady. Whether you are a seasoned angler, tourist, retiree, or a family, he would love to have you on board!

His specialty is fly fishing in Miami. With his 11 years of experience, he can get you on the hook using his premium fly fishing equipment and flies (thanks to his personal experience and skills!). From his numerous fishing tactics to selecting the best fishing place, Captain Joey will do everything in his power to help make this trip a memorable one.

With his long list of experience and credentials, he merits being called one of the best Miami fly fishing guides in Florida. Get to meet and learn from him as...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jose Reyes

Jose Reyes

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 37 years of exp.
As a long-time guide, Captain Joey aims to teach you how to fish like a pro and explore Florida’s beautiful backcountry! He also makes sure that his trips are so friendly that you'll forget you're not just out there with a buddy.

Joey has been fishing since he was a kid, but picked up on professional guiding in 2011. Since then, his career in full-time guiding has been steady. Whether you are a seasoned angler, tourist, retiree, or a family, he would love to have you on board!

His specialty is fly fishing in Miami. With his 11 years of experience, he can get you on the hook using his premium fly fishing equipment and flies (thanks to his personal experience and skills!). From his numerous fishing tactics to selecting the best fishing place, Captain Joey will do everything in his power to help make this trip a memorable one.

With his long list of experience and credentials, he merits being called one of the best Miami fly fishing guides in Florida. Get to meet and learn from him as
you schedule a charter!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Goliath grouper 200 pounds
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Baked ziti
Whats your favorite band?
Bob Marley and The Wailers
Whats your favorite movie?
Goonies

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Goliath grouper 200 pounds
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Baked ziti
Whats your favorite band?
Bob Marley and The Wailers
Whats your favorite movie?
Goonies
Whats your favorite sports team?
Miami Dolphins
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Fishing guide
What do you want for Christmas this year?
$1 million
How did you get started guiding?
Had an accident at my 9 to 5
What makes you different from other guides?
I’ve been guiding in the same park for 30 years
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Fish Everglades National Park

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

We offer half day, five hour fishing trips inside Everglades National Park flamingo . This trip includes rods reels bait, water, and licenses to Fish the park. We will be fishing with a mix of live bait and cut bait inside the park, looking for different species of fish, like snook, tarpon, redfish, spotted sea trout, black drum, cobia, snapper, goliath grouper. Everglades National Park is my favorite place to fish. You never know what...

About Your Trip

We offer half day, five hour fishing trips inside Everglades National Park flamingo . This trip includes rods reels bait, water, and licenses to Fish the park.

We will be fishing with a mix of live bait and cut bait inside the park, looking for different species of fish, like snook, tarpon, redfish, spotted sea trout, black drum, cobia, snapper, goliath grouper.

Everglades National Park is my favorite place to fish. You never know what
you’re gonna get but you’ll definitely walk away with an experience.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Fish Everglades National Park
Boat photo for Fish Everglades National Park
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Hewes
Year Built
2008
Boat Length
21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Hewes
Year Built
2008
Boat Length
21'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
250
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Trolling motor live well ice cooler, radio power pole, Garman GPS
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Recent Reviews of Joey flats fishing trips

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Christine

Verified Review

We had a great time with Captain Joey. We are a family of 4 withlittle to no experience fishing. He was so great at helping our kids and teaching them to cast and reel. He was super patient which was so appreciated. He was very knowledgeable about the Everglades area and the fish that we could catch. I would highly recommend him for anyone interested in a fishing adventure in the area. You will definitely...

Christine

Verified Review

We had a great time with Captain Joey. We are a family of 4 withlittle to no experience fishing. He was so great at helping our kids and teaching them to cast and reel. He was super patient which was so appreciated. He was very knowledgeable about the Everglades area and the fish that we could catch. I would highly recommend him for anyone interested in a fishing adventure in the area. You will definitely enjoy the adventure!
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Response from Jose:
No problem Christine you guys did fantastic for people who had no experience never touched a rod before never put bait on a hook. Trust me you did phenomenal. I just wish we had a little bit more time to explore the Everglades together. You have a beautiful family too great boys and a very cool husband. I’m glad you guys took the time out of your vacation to come hang out with me in...

Response from Jose:

No problem Christine you guys did fantastic for people who had no experience never touched a rod before never put bait on a hook. Trust me you did phenomenal.
I just wish we had a little bit more time to explore the Everglades together. You have a beautiful family too great boys and a very cool husband.
I’m glad you guys took the time out of your vacation to come hang out with me in
the Florida Everglades thanks for choosing us and I hope to see you real soon in the future. Thanks, Captain Joey.
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Brent

Verified Review

Joey’s the Man! We got on tons of fish and was able to see the entire national park! Not to mention he is super fun, and personable!

Brent

Verified Review

Joey’s the Man! We got on tons of fish and was able to see the entire national park! Not to mention he is super fun, and personable!
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Response from Jose:
Thanks guys. You’re too kind but it was all you one of the nicest couples I’ve had on the boat this year. These people were one of the coolest trips this year saw a lot of wildlife out there dolphins egrets Falcons alligators crocodiles. For two people who wanted to explore Everglades National Park we really did it this time. We went from one side of the park to the other side of the park...

Response from Jose:

Thanks guys. You’re too kind but it was all you one of the nicest couples I’ve had on the boat this year.
These people were one of the coolest trips this year saw a lot of wildlife out there dolphins egrets Falcons alligators crocodiles. For two people who wanted to explore Everglades National Park we really did it this time. We went from one side of the park to the other side of the park
and saw everything in between and fished as well. Hopefully I’ll be seeing you guys in the future. Have a safe trip home and thanks for choosing me thank you, Captain Joey.
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Gerald

Verified Review

I booked this trip for my husband and grandson. We didn't want a large group trip, so this one was perfect. Capt Joey and I spoke several times and he was quick to respond with any answers I had. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and ensured my guys had a great trip! I would recommend him highly, with no hesitations. If you want a small, intimate trip into the Everglades, this is the way to

Gerald

Verified Review

I booked this trip for my husband and grandson. We didn't want a large group trip, so this one was perfect. Capt Joey and I spoke several times and he was quick to respond with any answers I had. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and ensured my guys had a great trip! I would recommend him highly, with no hesitations. If you want a small, intimate trip into the Everglades, this is the way to
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Potential Target Species

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  • Get it while it's HOT!
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  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting

Types of Fishing

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