4 Hour Flats Trip For 2

100% (2) Islamorada, FL 1 - 4 People 4 Hours From $650 Trip #7140
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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.

Step onto the bow of a technical poling skiff and prepare for a focused, exciting day of sight fishing with Captain Donnie. This 4-hour flats trip is designed for anglers who want a more refined, targeted experience chasing Florida’s most iconic inshore sportfish. Whether you're casting light spinning gear or fly fishing, Donnie will tailor the experience to your skill level and goals.

This is an all-release trip, built around the thrill of the fight...

About Your Trip

Step onto the bow of a technical poling skiff and prepare for a focused, exciting day of sight fishing with Captain Donnie. This 4-hour flats trip is designed for anglers who want a more refined, targeted experience chasing Florida’s most iconic inshore sportfish. Whether you're casting light spinning gear or fly fishing, Donnie will tailor the experience to your skill level and goals.

This is an all-release trip, built around the thrill of the fight and the art of the stalk. You'll be poling through gin-clear shallows and mangrove shorelines across the legendary waters of Islamorada, Key Largo, Marathon, and even into Everglades National Park, depending on conditions and the season.

Your potential targets read like a flats fishing bucket list: spooky Bonefish, acrobatic Tarpon, tailing Permit, feisty Snook, and even the occasional Bull Shark cruising in shallow water. Every cast is a shot at a memory.

You’ll be fishing aboard an 18’ skiff, perfectly built for stealth and precision in the flats. With only two anglers on deck at a time, you’ll enjoy an intimate, technical fishing experience. The boat is equipped with everything you need to chase fish in skinny water and comes stocked with live bait, though artificial lures and flies are often the go-to for these species.

Trips start at 9:00 AM, and Donnie is happy to adapt to your style—whether that’s working on your double haul, getting kids their first Bonefish, or quietly chasing tailing Permit on glassy flats.

All tackle is included, and you’re welcome to bring beer (just no glass) and hook up your favorite playlist via Bluetooth audio.

This is a top-tier Keys experience for anglers who want more than just a bent rod—they want a challenge, a story, and a shot at one of the most thrilling fisheries in the world.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours
1 Person
$650.00
2 People
$650.00
3 People (two boats)
$1,300.00
4 People (two boats)
$1,300.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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Ted B.

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Talkative
Born and raised in the heart of Islamorada, Captain Donnie is a proud third-generation fishing guide carrying on a family legacy that runs deep in the Florida Keys. Sharing the business with his father, Captain Ted, Donnie continues a tradition built on passion, expertise, and a love for these legendary waters. Together, they cover the island chain from Key Largo to Marathon, and even the remote backcountry of Everglades National Park—offering unforgettable days on the...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Ted

Ted B.

Independent Guide
Born and raised in the heart of Islamorada, Captain Donnie is a proud third-generation fishing guide carrying on a family legacy that runs deep in the Florida Keys. Sharing the business with his father, Captain Ted, Donnie continues a tradition built on passion, expertise, and a love for these legendary waters. Together, they cover the island chain from Key Largo to Marathon, and even the remote backcountry of Everglades National Park—offering unforgettable days on the water for anglers of all skill levels.

Captain Donnie got an early start—hooking his first fish at the age of three and never looking back. By 15, he had his first boat and was already mastering the art of poling the flats, learning firsthand from some of the Keys’ most seasoned guides. Now with over a decade as a licensed captain under his belt, Donnie brings a refined knowledge of the Florida Bay, its tides, and the fish that call it home.

Whether you're after tarpon, redfish, snook, shark, trout, or bonefish, Captain Donnie tailors each trip to your goals. He’s just as enthusiastic about helping kids land their very first catch as he is about chasing trophies with experienced anglers. Donnie’s easygoing nature and clear instruction make every trip feel fun, stress-free, and full of discovery.

With a guiding philosophy rooted in conservation and respect for the environment, you’ll not only leave with great memories—you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the unique ecosystem that makes the Keys so special. As Donnie puts it, “I live for the joy and excitement I see in my clients’ faces when they catch that one fish they’ll remember for a lifetime.”

Get ready to fish the Florida Keys like a local—with a captain who’s spent his life exploring every inch of it.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
15 foot sawfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
15 foot sawfish
How did you get started guiding?
Third generation fishing guide.
What makes you different from other guides?
I grew up in the Florida Keys, born and raised
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Islamorada, Florida
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for 4 Hour Flats Trip For 2
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Egret
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Egret
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Mercury
Total Horsepower
90
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Top-of-the-line technical, pulling skiff
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

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

Everything Else to Know

Please bring your own food and drinks to put in our ice down yeti coolers. Polarize sunglasses and non-aerosol sunblock as a must. You’ll need a baseball style cap to cut the glare. We cover your fishing license
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 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 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

Joe

Verified Review

September 15

Donnie was super
Very knowledgeable
We had a tough day but we were targeting bones and Permit
caught one 5 lb Bonefish
Lots of bonnet sharks
And snapper

Joe

Verified Review

September 15

Donnie was super
Very knowledgeable
We had a tough day but we were targeting bones and Permit
caught one 5 lb Bonefish
Lots of bonnet sharks
And snapper
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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.
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