Flats Backcountry Quest

4 - 8 Hours | Flats, Inshore, Nearshore | 1 - 4 People | Trip #2295

About Your Trip

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore
Get out there on board a 2021 22' Skeeter with Captain Eric! This boat is a custom-built Bay Boat for fishing the shallow waters of Florida Bay. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Florida Keys while catching fish on the flats and estuaries, or venture back into the Everglades National Park. There are a variety of species to target while Inshore Fishing with Captain Eric-Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Bonefish, Speckled Sea Trout, and Mangrove Snapper! ... Read More

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
28 Years of Experience
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Eric
Captain Eric is the "Son of a Son of a Fisherman." Being a fifth-generation Conch gives Capt. Eric unparalleled knowledge of the Florida Keys Waters! Capt. Eric is born and raised in Islamorada Florida. He has 25 years of personal experience fishing the Florida Bay and Offshore waters. Islamorada Charter fishing at its best! Capt. Eric has fished the Redbone Celebrity tournament, Taking Stock in Children, The Back Country Challenge, Specializing in Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Fishing. All with great success!! His experience is ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish fry
Whats your favorite band?
Country
How did you get started guiding?
Passed down from my grandfather and father
What makes you different from other guides?
I am 5 generations born and raised in the Florida Keys ,,My son’s are 6 generations
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Start Location

Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina at Holiday Isle, 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA | Bodies of water fished: Florida Keys, Duck Key, Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Skeeter
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
22
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
150
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

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

Species

Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Drift Fishing, Jigging, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Topwater Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Pricing Matrix

8 Hours 6 Hours 4 Hours
4 People
$1000
$850
$750
3 People
$900
$750
$650
2 People
$900
$750
$650
1 Person
$900
$750
$650

Pricing & Availability

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Reviews

Brian

Verified Review Fishing

October 17

We had a blast. Dylan took care of us. Caught lots of fish and Dylan is good dude to just hang out with. Thanks for the fun bud!!!

Matthew

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June 28

Great trip. Capt Eric knew where the fish were and made sure we had a great time. Would do it again.

Jon

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March 28

Very good experience. Caught red snapper, grouper, and snook. Also saw dolphins. Overall good experience, Captain Dylan was great.

Sean

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February 14

We had a great time. Through windy conditions we were still put on fish and enjoy the overall experience. We will be back.

Bob

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Had two great days on the water with captain Eric. Even though it was pretty windy Captain Eric put me in fish. Enjoyed the fishing and enjoyed my time on the water with captain Eric. Next time I'm in the Keys I will be looking forward to fishing with ...Read More

Gerald

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Had a great time.

David

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Very good trip. Well worth it. Slow start on the bite, but Capt was persistent on got us on some good fishing. Great guy, hope to do it again.

David

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Merry good trip. Well worth it. Slow start on the bite, but Capt was persistent on got us on some good fishing. Great guy, hope to do it again.

Michael

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January 31 | Inshore Tarpon Trip

Cold front moved in fishing not great . Eric worked very hard and tried all kinds of fishing styles. We caught fish and had a great time. Will definitely go out fishing with him again.

Zach

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Eric was awesome. Had a wealth of knowledge of the area. Got us to a spot where we were able to catch some smaller species, and got us a shark as well. Great experience!

Kevin

Verified Review Fishing

Fishing trip was a lot of fun, Captain Dylan was a true gem. Captain was very informative on fish and fishing techniques, not to mention the number of different species he helped us catch. Captain was a lot of fun while still being very professional, would definitely charter with Dylan ...Read More

Stephen

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Five Stars!!!! We had a wonderful fishing experience. We fought one large, 100 pound Tarpon and caught and released one 80 pound Tarpon. What a great experience!! We also caught 3 Nurse Sharks. They were fun too!! Thank you for a wonderful time!

Jay

Verified Review Fishing

friendly. good stories. good fisherman

Stewart

Verified Review Fishing

Eric was concerned about us going out because of high winds but we were here for a special occasion so his partner Dylan persevered and took us out in a bigger boat. The conditions were indeed challenging but Dylan worked extremely hard to see that we had a good time. ...Read More

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