Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!

100% (6) 1 - 2 People 4 - 8 Hours From $600
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Get out there and join Captain GW on this picture-perfect fishing charter in Islamorada, FL! He's a long-time guide with a star-studded record of putting clients on new personal bests. Whether you're an old-timer or a first-timer, you'll have a blast out there while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Florida Keys. On this charter, you'll chase Keys classics on the fly or spin, including Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish! These species are challenging...

About Your Trip

Get out there and join Captain GW on this picture-perfect fishing charter in Islamorada, FL! He's a long-time guide with a star-studded record of putting clients on new personal bests. Whether you're an old-timer or a first-timer, you'll have a blast out there while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Florida Keys.

On this charter, you'll chase Keys classics on the fly or spin, including Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish! These species are challenging
to catch, but they're world-famous for a reason, and you'll have the fight of your life when one's on the line.

You'll be on the water on a 17' Hells Bay Marquesa skiff that's ideal for flats fishing in the shallows. Sightcast right to tailing Permit from the casting deck up front, or cast off the side for passing Tarpon. Whatever you choose to target, you'll have Captain GW's expertise and guidance to back you up. Get out there and have a blast!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 4 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 6 Hours 8 Hours
1 Person
$600.00
$750.00
$900.00
2 People
$600.00
$750.00
$900.00
Pay $300 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Gw D.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 29 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Beginner Oriented
I am a south Florida native and Florida Keys Resident since 1994. I started my guiding career at age 21 in 1996. I have been guiding and Islamorada for close to three decades, and I still love every day on the water. I am currently on the Board of Directors for the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. I started fishing the waters I guide in at age 6 in 1980, with my father. My father...

About Your Guide

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Gw D.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 29 years of exp.
I am a south Florida native and Florida Keys Resident since 1994. I started my guiding career at age 21 in 1996. I have been guiding and Islamorada for close to three decades, and I still love every day on the water. I am currently on the Board of Directors for the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association.

I started fishing the waters I guide in at age 6 in 1980, with my father. My father was a true shallow water
fisherman at heart. He loved sharing his knowledge with me. It’s been an absolute blessing to be able to spend my life on the water.

My main style of guiding is sight Fishing for snook and redfish and Shallow Water with Fly and light spin tackle. I also love targeting tarpon, permit, bonefish, sharks, trout, triple tail, and snapper. The beauty of my area as we have all of the species to target. All skill levels are welcome from novice to expert. Children and women are encouraged to come along.

I enjoy wildlife and nature photography, and spend a lot of time in the winter months photographing wading and shore birds. My favorite bird to photograph is the Roseate spoonbill. The flats and backcountry get absolutely loaded with birds during those months

My main goal is to ensure a relaxed, comfortable, and memorable day on the water. Join me, and let's have a great day fishing!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
The largest fish I’ve ever caught that was weighed, was a 280 pound blue marlin when I was 17 years old.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Dolphin in the Weeds! It was the signature dish at a restaurant in Islamorada called Bentleys.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
The largest fish I’ve ever caught that was weighed, was a 280 pound blue marlin when I was 17 years old.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Dolphin in the Weeds! It was the signature dish at a restaurant in Islamorada called Bentleys.
Whats your favorite band?
If I had to pick one to listen to the rest of my life, it would have to be Jimmy Buffett
Whats your favorite movie?
The original Jaws
Whats your favorite sports team?
The West Virginia mountaineers football
Whats your drink of choice?
Non-alcoholic would be an Arnold Palmer. I have taken a lot of ribbing for my beer of choice, Miller Genuine Draft
What do you want for Christmas this year?
To have all my family at my house. Which I’m happy to say worked out!
How did you get started guiding?
I actually started guiding before I was old enough to have a captains license. I grew up doing the kind of fishing I do now because when I got old enough to drive, I would take my friends that didn’t really fish much and “guide“ them I would also take my mothers friends from work husbands fishing, I would pick them up at the tackle shop I worked at and trailer down to flamingo, fish all day and trailer back to Fort Lauderdale for $75 a day, boy how times have changed!
What makes you different from other guides?
I am fortunate enough to guide on the same waters I’ve spent the last 43 years fishing. I would say I’m one of the few guides that really enjoys fishing with women, children and novices. It’s very rewarding to help people get more out of angling and experience through my instruction and experience.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Hells Bay Marquesa
Year Built
2003
Boat Length
17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Hells Bay Marquesa
Year Built
2003
Boat Length
17'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
115
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Removable custom casting platform/stool. Removable trolling motor. Live well. Built-in cooler.
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 4 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!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

I have all tackle and licenses needed. If you have your own saltwater capable gear you’re welcome to bring it. Essential items are quality polarized sunglasses, dark brimmed hat or cap. Sun block, no aerosol please. Buff or bandana. Light rain gear that can double as windbreaker during cooler months. Feel free to discuss additional items as you feel necessary. Only requirement is to enjoy yourself and allow me to give you memorable experience showing you what I love about being a guide!
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 4 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 4 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 6 reviews

James

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