Guide:

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.

About Your Trip

One of Captain Jose's favorite trips to run are these offshore spearfishing adventures! There's no need to worry about scuba certifications—Jose has consistent success skewering pelagic species while free diving. In fact, he has made a living out of commercial spearfishing and knows how to target all varieties of fish, from pelagics to reef fish.

Captain Jose can provide the snorkel gear, but does ask that you bring your own spearfishing equipment. Captain Jose will be in the water with you to provide all the tips and show you different techniques for success. Fighting these pelagic fish with rod and reel is one thing, but the thrill of watching them swim up to you doing battle on their home field is quite another experience!

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.

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 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Jose R.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Jose R.

Independent Guide

As a young boy Jose “Jr.” found himself on the water, being his father’s son, it was a forgone conclusion. If he wanted to spend time with his dad he was going to be in or on the water. As is often the case, that salt got into his blood at an early age and like a chip of the old block, Jr. has become an amazing fisherman in his own right.

However, while his love for waters off the Florida Keys has never faltered, Jr. had other dreams as well. That dream led him to the baseball diamond where he took some time off the water to hone his craft as a stand-out lefty high-school pitcher. His love of baseball and his tireless work ethic resulted in a baseball scholarship and a college education. But like many before him the salt in his veins would not let him stay away.
Back on the water, with a new appreciation of the sea (not a lot of Ocean in the mountains of Tennessee), Jr. took his love of fishing and spear fishing to social media and has since garnered quite the following. It seems everybody wanted to see the next haul of fish, the next trophy Grouper or just to follow Jr.’s adventures, Above & Below the water’s surface. When he is not sharing his love and knowledge of fishing he is applying it. As a partner with his father, Captain Jose, Jr. also fishes commercially when he is not chartering. His time under the waves as renowned spear fisherman has given him insight on where and how fish live and how they react each to bait, weather, tide and many other factors that make the difference for a successful trip. The fact that he needs to catch fish on his “off” days makes the chances of you having an “on” so much better!!! They know the spots and the Sea.

Jr.’s experience is well beyond his years, but coupled with his youthful energy there is a strong likelihood that prospective charter clients might grow tired of catching fish. Jr. Is used to the rigorous work and hours of commercial fishing and will not tire or shortchange even the longest charters. Simply, If you want a great boat, a great time and a great captain. Captain Jose is there for as long and often as you need him.

Above and Below Adventures is not just a fishing charter it is an adventure company. Don’t fish? Snorkeling trips are available, Don’t snorkel? Day cruises and almost adventures you can think of are for the offering. At Above & Below Adventures if it can be done, we will do it. Consider Captain Jose your concierge Captain for whatever adventures you desire!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

80 lb Black Grouper

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

Fish

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

80 lb Black Grouper

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

Fish

What’s your favorite sports team?

NY Yankees

What’s your drink of choice?

Bourbon

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New boat

How did you get started guiding?

After I graduated college I decided to follow my dreams.

What makes you different from other guides?

My patience, knowledge and passion for fishing.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Key West, Florida

Areas Fished

Florida Keys
Big Pine Key
Cudjoe Key
Summerland Key
Key West

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Blue Water Offshore Spearfishing

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Crusader
Boat Length: 34'
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Crusader
Boat Length: 34'
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Total Horsepower: 420
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder

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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.

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 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

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

Spearfishing

Everything Else to Know

You can bring your own sunscreen and snacks while refreshments like water and soda are available onboard. Fishing License, Rods, reels & tackle 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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

David

Verified Review

February 26

Excellent day! Caught plenty of fish! Had fun with Captain Jose and X!!

David

Verified Review

February 26

Excellent day! Caught plenty of fish! Had fun with Captain Jose and X!!

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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.

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