Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Captain Eric and hit the water for an action-packed day of fishing! Captain Eric is determined to help you catch your personal best. No matter your fishing experience, he will lead the way!

On these 6-hour (3/4-day) and 8-hour (full day) adventures you will fish the reefs of Key Largo between the water depths of 5 and 60 feet. You’ll likely take home a cooler full of Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Barracuda, and more. You might also catch a few sharks. Make sure you stretch a little before the trip - you'll feel the intense power of this apex predator as you reel it in.

This charter is also family-friendly! Captain Eric and his crew thoroughly enjoy sharing their knowledge with the little ones on board.

You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Eric’s 35-foot center console equipped with two Yamaha 425 HP engines. She is equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, live bait well, outriggers, and an ice box. She can accommodate 6 anglers.

He will also provide all rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and licenses. All you need to bring is some food, drinks of your choice, sunscreen, a hat, and a cooler to take home your day’s catch.

Captain Eric is excited to give you a spectacular fishing trip. Test your skills and strength on what promises to be an exhilarating day!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$950.00	$1,200.00	$1,300.00
2 People	$950.00	$1,200.00	$1,300.00
3 People	$950.00	$1,200.00	$1,300.00
4 People	$950.00	$1,200.00	$1,300.00
5 People	$950.00	$1,200.00	$1,300.00
6 People	$950.00	$1,200.00	$1,300.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Eric R.

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Eric R.

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.

Captain Eric of Key Largo, Florida founded his charters based on a long tradition of family fishing. With a strong passion and genuine respect for the natural wonders of South Florida's Florida Keys, Captain Eric relishes the opportunity to show you and your group what it's all about!

Captain Eric grew up fishing the South Florida backcountry, reefs and offshore fishing spots since before he can remember. His father, a retired Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Officer, enjoyed spending time on the water with his family and passing along the local knowledge needed to become one of the top anglers in South Florida.

After winning countless tournaments in Miami, Key Largo, Islamorada and the Bahamas, Captain Eric decided to turn his passion into a profession. His charter allows Captain Eric to share his amazing experiences fishing Key Largo with guests from everywhere.

Captain Eric specializes in reef and offshore fishing in Key Largo and the surrounding areas, and loves hosting families with kids onboard.

Offshore fishing in Key Largo focuses on the hunt for Sailfish, Marlin, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Sharks, Barracuda, and several other species. Offshore fishing charters generally entails trolling the edge of the outer reef just off the coast of Key Largo. Captain Eric and his crew utilize multiple different types of baits, from lures and frozen baits to live bait. Frozen baits best attract Dolphin in Key Largo, while live bait is a favorite for Sailfish and Marlin. The team also utilizes kites at times, which is always a blast to be a part of.

While fishing out of Key Largo is year-round, target species is definitely seasonal. Summer and fall months bring large schools of Dolphin ("Mahi Mahi") to the offshore waters of Key Largo. Large Wahoo and tasty Tuna are also very common during the summer and fall seasons. Winter is when the Billfish arrive with spectacular live bait action! It's tough to beat reeling in a 100 lb Marlin as it dances above the waves.

Captain Eric and his team are dedicated conservationists and practice “catch and release” when landing all Billfish to ensure all generations can enjoy the thril of releasing these marvelous creatures.

In addition to offshore fishing, Reef fishing out of Key Largo offers another action-packed charter fishing experience. Along the coast of Key Largo lies a chain of natural reefs. Captain Eric likes to reef fish in Key Largo at depths between 5’ and 60’, normally in calmer waters thanks to the reef's protection. These crystal clear waters are home to a wide variety of fish; with over 500 different types of species to catch, you never know what you might be reeling in in this world-class fishery!

That being said, common catches include Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish, Yellowtail, Barracuda and more. A variety of sharks can also caught prowling the reefs off Key Largo. The intense power of these apex predators can tire out the best of 'em.

Families with kids get to learn about each species as Captain Eric and his crew try to share their knowledge with all of their fishing charter guests. Whether you are 5 years old or 100, this charter will show you “the catch of your life”!

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Eric and Captain Experiences!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Swordfish. Over 500

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish tacos

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Swordfish. Over 500

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish tacos

Whats your favorite band?

Most country

Whats your favorite movie?

Step brothers

Whats your drink of choice?

Beer

What was your last halloween costume?

Yellowstone

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Hunting lease

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing ways always a passion. Wanted to be on the boat everyday

What makes you different from other guides?

I take pride in my equipment and definitely go the extra mile to make my customers happy

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Key Largo, Florida

Areas Fished

Florida Keys
Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha 4-stroke

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha 4-stroke
Total Horsepower: 850
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Kite Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Sunscreen and food and drinks for yourselves. High quality fishing equipment for all types of fishing and all safety equipment included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

Gil

Verified Review

June 9

Captain Erik was on time and prepared. That 35 foot contender got us to the spot quick.
Put us on his spot & pulled up some yellowtail and a half dozen keeper mutton. Two jumbos 10 and 15 pounds.

Gil

Verified Review

June 9

Captain Erik was on time and prepared. That 35 foot contender got us to the spot quick.
Put us on his spot & pulled up some yellowtail and a half dozen keeper mutton. Two jumbos 10 and 15 pounds.

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Whitney

Verified Review

April 15

Fabulous day! Captain Eric had plan and put right on the fish. What a great experience, everyone had a good fight and landed some great fish. Many Thanks

Whitney

Verified Review

April 15

Fabulous day! Captain Eric had plan and put right on the fish. What a great experience, everyone had a good fight and landed some great fish. Many Thanks

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Victor

Verified Review

November 25

Captain Eric is clearly very knowledgeable of the area, having spent so much time there. He knew exactly where to go and how much time to spend at each spot, so anyone who fishes with him will surely catch something! This was definitely the highlight of our vacation overall, and I highly recommend Eric to anyone going to Key Largo. He makes sure his guests are entertained, as well doing as everything with the highest...

Victor

Verified Review

November 25

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.