Cory Nelson

Guide: Cory Nelson
Max Anglers: 3
Make: 18 Hells Bay
Motor: 115 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)
Half day - $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)

Meet Captain Cory Nelson, a Florida native with a love for the backcountry and 10 years of experience with inshore and offshore fishing. When he’s not on a charter, you can typically find him enjoying a day out on the water with his daughter Bindi or pursuing one of his numerous adrenaline driven hobbies. Cory is passionate about sight fishing on fly and spin particularly permit, tarpon, and bonefish. Cory welcomes anglers of all experience levels and looks forward to making it a great day out on the water!

Captain Cory competes in numerous tournaments including the Islamorada Gold Cup, Jimmy Johnson, Reef cup, and blue/white marlin tournaments in the Bahamas and Cuba.

Fishing Reports

April 21, 2026

March 2026 Fishing Report

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We fished other party boats in the past and had a good time but never the service we had on the Miss Islamorada. Jude , Logan and Josh were great. I couldn't ask for more. Captain Andrew put us on fish every day. While some days fished better than others we never went home empty handed. I highly recommend the party boat experience on the Miss Islamorada.

Patrick C.

1/17/2019

5 stars to employees of Galley Girls cafe. Sweet ladies in the cafe. Good size breakfast plate.

5 stars to the employees in the office who listened to our needs and set us up with a smaller boat for just the two of us. He didn't try to upsell us to a bigger boat we didn't need.

50 gold stars to Jim Hendrix on the Dauntless!! Great captain, patient with me who is a complete novice. He knows his stuff: boat, fish, the ocean. Wouldn't hesitate going back.

Janet S.

3/16/2018

Awesome day swordfishing!!! Fished with captain Mike varney and first mate Lee on Tuesday Oct 22 on nicks 42 freeman “Broadminded”! Specifically targeted swordfish and what an epic day!! Despite the rough seas we were able to land 2 and release one. Captain and first mate worked well together to give us a great experience and memorable day! Will definitely re book and highly recommend!!

Michael C

10/28/2024