Ken Diaz Charters

Miami, Florida
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Key Largo Fishing Adventure: Unforgettable Excursion

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Ken Diaz

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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 23 years of exp.
Laid-back
Instructional
Adventurous
Quality
Quiet
Beginner Oriented
Born and raised in South Florida, Captain Ken has spent over two decades fishing the waters he calls home—from the crystal-clear flats of Biscayne Bay to the winding backcountry of Islamorada and the Everglades. With a calm, patient approach and a reputation for going above and beyond, Ken is known for creating memorable, high-quality experiences for anglers of all skill levels.

Specializing in fly and light tackle fishing, Captain Ken focuses on the region’s premier inshore fisheries. Whether you're sight casting to tailing bonefish, stalking permit across the flats, or chasing rolling tarpon at first light, he brings unmatched local knowledge and a meticulous attention to detail to every charter.

Every trip with Captain Ken is built around clear communication, respect for the water, and a genuine passion for the sport. His goal is simple: to deliver a smooth, successful day on the water that leaves you with not just fish in the boat, but memories that last long after the tide rolls out.

About Your Guide

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Ken Diaz

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 23 years of exp.
Born and raised in South Florida, Captain Ken has spent over two decades fishing the waters he calls home—from the crystal-clear flats of Biscayne Bay to the winding backcountry of Islamorada and the Everglades. With a calm, patient approach and a reputation for going above and beyond, Ken is known for creating memorable, high-quality experiences for anglers of all skill levels.

Specializing in fly and light tackle fishing, Captain Ken focuses on the region’s premier inshore fisheries. Whether you're sight casting to tailing bonefish, stalking permit across the flats, or chasing rolling tarpon at first light, he brings unmatched local knowledge and a meticulous attention to detail to every charter.

Every trip with Captain Ken is built around clear communication, respect for the water, and a genuine passion for the sport. His goal is simple: to deliver a smooth, successful day on the water that leaves you with not just fish in the boat, but memories that last long after the tide rolls out.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
200lb Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish Francese
What’s your favorite band?
Linkin Park
What’s your favorite movie?
Dumb & Dumber

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
200lb Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish Francese
What’s your favorite band?
Linkin Park
What’s your favorite movie?
Dumb & Dumber
What’s your favorite sports team?
Dolphins, Heat, Marlins, Panthers
What’s your drink of choice?
Old Fashions & good Margaritas
What was your last halloween costume?
Chucky
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Another year of good health.
How did you get started guiding?
My passion for being on the water.
What makes you different from other guides?
My energy and my will to make clients happy. Going the extra mile on every trip!
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Ken Diaz Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Naranja

Miami Fishing Adventure

100% (13) Guided by Ken
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Naranja

Fishing The Florida Everglades

100% (13) Guided by Ken
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Islamorada

Islamorada Fishing

100% (13) Guided by Ken
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Naranja

Key Largo Fishing Adventure

100% (13) Guided by Ken
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Naranja

Chokoloskee Backcountry Everglades

100% (13) Guided by Ken
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Homestead

Flamingo Flats Fishing

100% (13) Guided by Ken
17 ft 1 - 4 People From $800

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Recent Reviews of Ken Diaz Charters

5.0
based on 9 reviews

Brian

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Great day with Ken! Had a blast kept us in the fish all day long. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking him again on our next trip.

Brian

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Great day with Ken! Had a blast kept us in the fish all day long. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking him again on our next trip.
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Zachary

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Ken was great! Had a very chill time fly fishing for tarpon, snook, and redfish. Ken was easy to fish with and gave us opportunity at all three species on a 6 hour trip. I would recommend him as a guide to anyone!

Zachary

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Ken was great! Had a very chill time fly fishing for tarpon, snook, and redfish. Ken was easy to fish with and gave us opportunity at all three species on a 6 hour trip. I would recommend him as a guide to anyone!
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Zach! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you and Emma! Glad I was able to get you on some awesome fish. I hope to see you guys back soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Zach! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you and Emma! Glad I was able to get you on some awesome fish. I hope to see you guys back soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻
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Julio

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Took a trip out with my dad and we had a fantastic time. Captain Ken put us right on the fish throughout the entire day with ease. We were able to catch multiple species of fish steadily throughout the entire day without any lapse. In addition to catching big fish, we were able to see a nice variety of wildlife (dolphins, sharks, osprey, saltwater crocs, numerous species of birds). I would highly recommend booking...

Julio

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Took a trip out with my dad and we had a fantastic time. Captain Ken put us right on the fish throughout the entire day with ease. We were able to catch multiple species of fish steadily throughout the entire day without any lapse. In addition to catching big fish, we were able to see a nice variety of wildlife (dolphins, sharks, osprey, saltwater crocs, numerous species of birds). I would highly recommend booking a full day trip with Captain Ken. You will catch high quality fish and have a very pleasant day.
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Julio! I had a blast fishing with you and your dad! Glad I was able to put you on your first Everglades slam including a 28.5” snook and 32” redfish! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Julio! I had a blast fishing with you and your dad! Glad I was able to put you on your first Everglades slam including a 28.5” snook and 32” redfish! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻
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Andrew

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Easily one of the best fishing trips I have been on! Ken called me several days before the charter to ask what expectations I had for the trip and what my target species were. I could tell Ken was very knowledgeable about the Florida waters as he put us on the fish with in the first few casts of the trip! He gave us tips and tricks throughout the trip on how to better cast...

Andrew

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Easily one of the best fishing trips I have been on! Ken called me several days before the charter to ask what expectations I had for the trip and what my target species were. I could tell Ken was very knowledgeable about the Florida waters as he put us on the fish with in the first few casts of the trip! He gave us tips and tricks throughout the trip on how to better cast and catch fish. In totally we caught 25 - 30 fish throughout the trip. We kept 4 Sea Trout for dinner that night. Ken beautifully filleted the trout for us at the end of the trip. Next time I'm down in the Keys I will definitely be booking a trip with Ken again!!
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Andrew! You guys crushed it! Glad you were able to enjoy your fish for dinner! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with the both of you! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Andrew! You guys crushed it! Glad you were able to enjoy your fish for dinner! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with the both of you! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻
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Jon

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Ken is a hard working, no nonsense fishing guide. We went fishing in early February and he had researched weather, winds and water temps to make sure we would have the best possible fishing experience. He is also a very well rounded guide who fishes multiple areas and multiple types of fish. I would totally recommend using him.

Jon

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Ken is a hard working, no nonsense fishing guide. We went fishing in early February and he had researched weather, winds and water temps to make sure we would have the best possible fishing experience. He is also a very well rounded guide who fishes multiple areas and multiple types of fish. I would totally recommend using him.
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Jon! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Jon! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻
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Charlie

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Ken gave me genuinely one of my best days on the water! Caught a bunch of fish: reds, snook and sea trout.

Ken knew exactly what he was doing and was never in doubt I’d catch fish, even with little to no experience fishing these species.
Time was very well spent and I got basically what felt like unlimited casts in.
He was fully kitted with both fly rods and spinning rods, so we could adapt to all...

Charlie

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Ken gave me genuinely one of my best days on the water! Caught a bunch of fish: reds, snook and sea trout.

Ken knew exactly what he was doing and was never in doubt I’d catch fish, even with little to no experience fishing these species.
Time was very well spent and I got basically what felt like unlimited casts in.
He was fully kitted with both fly rods and spinning rods, so we could adapt to all situations (weather etc).

Great teacher too, you will learn new things regardless your skill level.
Very chill guy

10/10 would go again
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Charlie! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you today! Congrats on your first ever Everglades slam! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Charlie! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you today! Congrats on your first ever Everglades slam! Hope to see you soon for another fishy adventure. Tight lines! 🤙🏻
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Juan

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Ken crushed it. He put us on the fish early and often. First permit! Thanks again Ken

Juan

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Ken crushed it. He put us on the fish early and often. First permit! Thanks again Ken
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Juan! It was an absolute pleasure! Congrats on Marty’s first permit and looking forward to you coming back down to South Florida for another fishy adventure! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Juan! It was an absolute pleasure! Congrats on Marty’s first permit and looking forward to you coming back down to South Florida for another fishy adventure! 🤙🏻
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Chris

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Ken was great. Got right to spots while dodging storms. He was great with my 8 year old son. Great memories.

Chris

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Ken was great. Got right to spots while dodging storms. He was great with my 8 year old son. Great memories.
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Chris! It was an absolute pleasure fishing you and your son! He’s a beast! Glad you guys had a great time and looking forward to another fishy adventure! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Chris! It was an absolute pleasure fishing you and your son! He’s a beast! Glad you guys had a great time and looking forward to another fishy adventure! 🤙🏻
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Hillman

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Ken is the hardest working, most knowledgeable guide in the business. Ken knows the fishery incredibly well and will not rest until you have had your fill of fishing and 100% satisfaction, he’s relentless and tireless, even after poling an entire day in 20+ mph winds, he doesn’t take a breath and is thinking ahead. If you want to fish with a true professional who absolutely embraces the love of fishing on the...

Hillman

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Ken is the hardest working, most knowledgeable guide in the business. Ken knows the fishery incredibly well and will not rest until you have had your fill of fishing and 100% satisfaction, he’s relentless and tireless, even after poling an entire day in 20+ mph winds, he doesn’t take a breath and is thinking ahead. If you want to fish with a true professional who absolutely embraces the love of fishing on the Florida flats, finding fish all day long, who will not stop, then Ken is your guide. I’m referring Ken to my angler friends that fully appreciate the work that goes into a successful day on the water. I’m working on my next trip with Ken already!
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Response from Ken:
Thank you Hillman! It was an absolute pleasure! Congrats on your first permit and and looking forward to you coming back down to South Florida for another fishy adventure! 🤙🏻

Response from Ken:

Thank you Hillman! It was an absolute pleasure! Congrats on your first permit and and looking forward to you coming back down to South Florida for another fishy adventure! 🤙🏻
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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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