Name: Skins and Fins Charters
Address: Islamorada, FL
Price range: $650 - $1600
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Ted Benbow

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Talkative

About Your Guide

Ted Benbow

Independent Guide

Born and raised in the heart of Islamorada, Captain Donnie is a proud third-generation fishing guide carrying on a family legacy that runs deep in the Florida Keys. Sharing the business with his father, Captain Ted, Donnie continues a tradition built on passion, expertise, and a love for these legendary waters. Together, they cover the island chain from Key Largo to Marathon, and even the remote backcountry of Everglades National Park—offering unforgettable days on the water for anglers of all skill levels.

Captain Donnie got an early start—hooking his first fish at the age of three and never looking back. By 15, he had his first boat and was already mastering the art of poling the flats, learning firsthand from some of the Keys’ most seasoned guides. Now with over a decade as a licensed captain under his belt, Donnie brings a refined knowledge of the Florida Bay, its tides, and the fish that call it home.

Whether you're after tarpon, redfish, snook, shark, trout, or bonefish, Captain Donnie tailors each trip to your goals. He’s just as enthusiastic about helping kids land their very first catch as he is about chasing trophies with experienced anglers. Donnie’s easygoing nature and clear instruction make every trip feel fun, stress-free, and full of discovery.

With a guiding philosophy rooted in conservation and respect for the environment, you’ll not only leave with great memories—you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the unique ecosystem that makes the Keys so special. As Donnie puts it, “I live for the joy and excitement I see in my clients’ faces when they catch that one fish they’ll remember for a lifetime.”

Get ready to fish the Florida Keys like a local—with a captain who’s spent his life exploring every inch of it.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

15 foot sawfish

How did you get started guiding?

Third generation fishing guide.

What makes you different from other guides?

I grew up in the Florida Keys, born and raised

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

15 foot sawfish

How did you get started guiding?

Third generation fishing guide.

What makes you different from other guides?

I grew up in the Florida Keys, born and raised

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Recent Reviews of Skins and Fins Charters

5.0

based on 1 review

Joe

Verified Review

Donnie was super
Very knowledgeable
We had a tough day but we were targeting bones and Permit
caught one 5 lb Bonefish
Lots of bonnet sharks
And snapper

Joe

Verified Review

Donnie was super
Very knowledgeable
We had a tough day but we were targeting bones and Permit
caught one 5 lb Bonefish
Lots of bonnet sharks
And snapper

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