We offer full day (8 hour), half day (4 hour), or evening tarpon (4 hour) trips. Most trips are based on 2 persons, though some boats can take up to 3 or 4 persons.| Guide | Max Anglers | Make | Motor | Inshore full day price | Half Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Turek | 2 | 17' Maverick | 115 hp | $1000.00 | $600.00 |
| Max Gaspeny | 3 | Young | 250 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Tyler Valles | 2 | 17 Hells Bay | 150 HP | $1000.00 | $600.00 |
| Nate Blackburn | 3 | 18 Hells Bay | 150 hp | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Cory Nelson | 3 | 18 Hells Bay | 115 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Jimi Fickling | 3 | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | ||
| Nick Ewald | 3 | 18 Hells Bay | 150 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
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| Jim Mallos | 3 | 18 Cayo | 150 hp | $1000 | $600 |
| Bill Bassett | 3 | Maverick | 115 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Chris Daly | 3 | Hell’s Bay Marquesa | 150 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Eric Ehlers | 3 | Silver King | 90 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Jeff Oughton | 3 | Missing info | 150 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Jim Willcox | 3 | Action Craft | 150 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| John Johansen | 3 | Seacraft | 200 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Mark Hlis | 2 | Hells Bay | 70 HP | $1000.00 | $600.00 |
| Mike Nichols | 3 | Dolphin | 150 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Perry Scuderi | 3 | Action Craft | 150 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Ted Wilson | 3 | Maverick | 150 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
Bay boats are larger, more comfortable, great for larger groups of 3 or 4. Can’t go quite as shallow, but offer more opportunities especially when wind is blowing.
| Guide | Max Anglers | Make | Motor | Inshore full day price | Half Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Walter | 4 | Lake & Bay | 300 HP | $1300.00 | $800.00 |
| Dave Morris | 4 | Gold Line | 300 HP | $1300.00 | $800.00 |
| Cory Nelson (Bay Boat) | 4 | 26 Pathfinder | 300 HP | $1300.00 | $800.00 |
| James Klein | 4 | Pathfinder | 250 hp | $1300.00 | $800.00 |
| Stephen Byrd | 4 | 25 Contender Bay | 300 HP | $1335.00 | $935.00 |
| Nick Ewald (Bay Boat) | 4 | Pathfinder | 300 HP | $1200 | $800 |
| Luke Steffy | 4 | Seacraft | 200 HP | $1200 | $800 |
| Rick Stanczyk | 3 | 23 Contender Bay | 300 HP | $1535.00 up to 3 people | n/a THOUGH off-season (July thru February) rate of $1335.00 for full day |
| Bruce Pollock | 4 | Bay Boat | 200 HP | $1300.00 | $800.00 |
| Vinnie Biondoletti | 3 | Sportsman | 150 HP | $1100.00 | $700.00 |
$200.00 – per trip for Backcountry Charters
Fly fishing, spin, or plug tackle enthusiasts can enjoy some of the most exciting “skinny” water fishing trips in the wide world of angling.
The confluence of the Everglades, Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean provide the perfect habitat for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Snook, Redfish and Trout on the seemingly endless flats that are only minutes away from the dock.
The acrobatic antics of a possible world record “Silver King,” the screaming drags that signal the sizzling runs of Bonefish and the nearly nonstop action of Trout and Ladyfish are just some of the excitements you can expect when you fish with our world renown Islamorada Backcountry Guides.
Florida Tarpon Fishing is truly spectacular! Many guides also fish the Gulf of Mexico at certain times of year for cobia, mackerel, goliath groupers, permit, triple tail, and other species.
Being located in Islamorada offers both the great fishing of the Everglades National Park and the Gulf.
Sometimes the fishing on the oceanside is particularly good as well, the flats hold bonefish and tarpon, as well as some of the shallow ‘patch’ reefs for snapper, grouper, mackerel, and yellowtail. All are options on a Florida Keys Flats Fishing expedition.
Maximum 3 Persons Per Skiff (sorry, no exceptions)
Maximum 3 or 4 Persons Per Bay Boat (check individual page)
If you have any special requests (i.e. target certain fish, flyfishing, visiting a certain area, etc…) our guides can accommodate you, however you must let us know at time of booking in order to notify the guide so they can bring the proper equipment.
July 15, 2026
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Bud N Mary's Marina Vacation Booked a stay along with fishing excursion for my birthday. Staff great from pre-planning to actual arrival date. Suggested places to eat and other things to do. Lazy Days restaurant next door, highly recommend for dinner. Do an amazing job on catch and cook, everything is fresh and prepped to order. Also, Saylor Ashton's Sunrise Cafe is conveniently located on the premises, great breakfast and lunches prepared for your day out on the boat. The rooms are clean, and have everything needed for a comfortable stay. Close to multiple dining options, and shopping for all of your needs while visiting Islamorada. Highly recommend, will be visiting again in the future. Very relaxing time spent here.
We were looking for an inexpensive fishing charter for the day when we drove by and saw the sign, $70 all day party boat. COVID restrictions limited boat capacity to 30 which was the perfect amount of people without being over crowded. The boat wasn't luxurious by any means but what do you expect for that price. Not a long ride out, about 45 minutes. The captain had us on fish all day! The deck hands, Ray and Erin were awesome guys and very helpful with anything you needed. All you had to do was bait your hook and catch the fish! Most of the day was fishing and not riding which was great. Definitely will be back! Thanks guys, cheers!
If you want a lot of fish, this is the place! We have been on 3 fishing trips during our vacation here in the Keys, all at different times of the day and night and on different boats. Our most recent was on the Miss Islamorada and it was by far the best trip of all. We caught way more fish, which was due 100% to the mates help and professionalism in providing a wide variety of baits and techniques and it really paid off. There are other good trips you could take if you want to pay up to 10x as much money but for an all day fun adventure this is the best! We will be back asap.
