Hot Pursuit In The Gulf Stream

NEW Islamorada, FL 1 - 6 People 8 Hours From $1,600 Trip #2006


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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Launching from Whale Harbor with Captain Larry puts you a mere 30 minutes ride offshore to the Gulf Stream's premier hot spots. Captain Larry and crew won’t waste a moment taking you to the action either. On these trips, you will head out up to 30 miles offshore and to target Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, Amberjack, Wahoo, Shark, Marlin, Sailfish, King Mackerel, and more! If your interest peaked at dolphin/mahi-mahi, you should book your trip from...

About Your Trip

Launching from Whale Harbor with Captain Larry puts you a mere 30 minutes ride offshore to the Gulf Stream's premier hot spots. Captain Larry and crew won’t waste a moment taking you to the action either. On these trips, you will head out up to 30 miles offshore and to target Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, Amberjack, Wahoo, Shark, Marlin, Sailfish, King Mackerel, and more!

If your interest peaked at dolphin/mahi-mahi, you should book your trip from May to October when the population explodes! The charter boat trolls rigged baits and lures to locate schools of dolphin that range from 5 to 50 pounds. Once a school is found, their voracious appetites and abundant numbers result in a feeding frenzy you’ll never forget. And, since Mahi is excellent table fare, you’ll want to keep them for dinner. Your boat’s mate will gladly fillet them and you can arrange to have your catch prepared at any of the local restaurants.

From November to April, Captain Larry primarily targets sailfish, using live bait on light tackle. Catching the baitfish (ballyhoo) on the way out to the deep water is a super fun way to start off your adventure (Especially given the prospect that those fish will turn into even bigger fish!) The ballyhoo are chummed up to the surface, where they are caught by cast net or by fishing for them using tiny hair hooks. Once the bait well is full, the boat runs to the outside edge of the reef and the action begins. If you’ve never hooked into a 7-foot-long tail-walking sailfish on light tackle, you’re in for a thrill of a lifetime! We practice catch and release for all bill fishing and ask about no-kill fish mounts.

All you need to bring for your trip with Captain Larry are your favorite snacks, drinks, and lunch if you'd like. Captain Larry will provide everything else from a captain & crew that cares, all the licenses, rods, tackle & bait, a clean & spacious vessel, and a filleting and bagging service for your catch!
Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

8 Hours
1 Person
$1,600.00
2 People
$1,600.00
3 People
$1,600.00
4 People
$1,600.00
5 People
$1,600.00
6 People
$1,600.00
Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

Larry W.

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Captain Larry and his charter offer charter fishing in a relaxed, professional, fun-filled family atmosphere! They offer the finest Sportfishing Florida Keys Trips that sail from Islamorada & Key Largo, Florida. The Florida Keys are known to many anglers as The Sportfishing Capital of The World. Islamorada fishing charters & Key Largo fishing charters are highly productive because of the warm waters that surround the Florida Keys.

About Your Guide

Larry W.

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.
Captain Larry and his charter offer charter fishing in a relaxed, professional, fun-filled family atmosphere!

They offer the finest Sportfishing Florida Keys Trips that sail from Islamorada & Key Largo, Florida. The Florida Keys are known to many anglers as The Sportfishing Capital of The World. Islamorada fishing charters & Key Largo fishing charters are highly productive because of the warm waters that surround the Florida Keys.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Islamorada, Florida
Areas Fished
  • Duck Key
  • Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Hot Pursuit in the Gulf Stream
Boat photo for Hot Pursuit in the Gulf Stream
Boat Type
Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer
Merritt
Year Built
1958
Engine Manufacturer
Cummins

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer
Merritt
Year Built
1958
Engine Manufacturer
Cummins
Total Horsepower
355
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Outriggers
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Artificial Lure Fishing
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Heavy Tackle Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Food and drinks. Fishing License, Rods, reels & tackle, Fighting Chair 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%).
Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. 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.

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