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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Captain Sal and head out to the Barrier Reef off Islamorada and the beautiful Florida Keys. While exploring this beautiful natural resource, Captain Sal will have live and dead bait set ups rigged up for you so you can get fishing!

If you’re looking to catch some delicious eating fish, this is the trip for you as typical catches out there on the reef include Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, piles of Yellow Tail Snapper, assorted Grouper species, and Mackerel. Tons of other species hang out the reef as well like big Jacks, Mackerel, and more!

Captain Sal runs a couple different boats under his operation down there in Islamorada, but these trips are usually run on his 25’ SeaHunter center console, equipped with a 350 Mercury outboard. It’s the perfect size boat to zip out to the reef comfortably, has plenty of space to spread your group out and fish, and has all the necessary fish boxes to keep your catch cold on your way back to the dock.

Sal will provide everything for the trips, including fishing licenses, waters, ice, and cooler space if you’d like to bring your own snacks and drinks!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$795.00
2 People	$795.00
3 People	$795.00
4 People	$845.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Sal G.

Outfitter

The seed for Captain Sal's fishing obsession was planted at a very young age. Catching Sunnys in his local pond in New Jersey as an ankle biter, lead him to fish all over the Atlantic coast. He has fished hard in the inshore and offshore waters of New Jersey, North Carolina, and now full-time in Islamorada "The Sport Fishing Capital of the World!" His specialty is offshore but he runs multiple boats and is game...

About Your Guide

Sal G.

Outfitter

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Islamorada, Florida

Areas Fished

Duck Key
Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Barrier Reef Snappers and More

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: SeaHunter
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: SeaHunter
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 350
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Icebox onboard for your drinks and food

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

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!
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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

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

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Sal will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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

Clint

Verified Review

November 27

Awesome day of fishing, thanks Sal!

Clint

Verified Review

November 27

Awesome day of fishing, thanks Sal!

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Trip: 3 Hour Family Trip

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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.