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Our Captains in Florida:
iOutdoor has an incredible line up of captains. We have hand selected and interviewed all of our Captains for their fishing abilities, their safety record, personalities, the equipment they use and their fishing boats.
We take the questions and time consuming process out of the equation by matching you up with the best Captain in your city of choice. We know who is immediately available,who meets your fishing needs and we can get you instantly booked for a fishing adventure you’re sure to brag about.
Pick your city of choice below and read about the incredible fishing charter opportunities, available captains specific to your city, local information, weather, what to bring and common questions. |
Captain Raul
Captain Raul is a Miami native that has been fishing since he was born! He grew up fishing for pelagic fish from sailfish, kingfish, and dolphin from Miami offshore to the lower keys offshore Atlantic and Gulf waters.
By the time Captain Raul was a teenager, he started targeting inshore species such as the world famous bonefish, permit, and tarpon. You can say the rest is history. He fell in love with the idea of catching big fish on light tackle, especially with a fly rod.
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Captain Brian
Captain Brian was born and raised on the shores of Miami’s Biscayne Bay, his passion for fishing began when he was three years old and he has never stopped. At 34 years old Brian has the same passion as that three year old walking the Key Biscayne canal bank! Captain Brian is Coast Guard Certified and an experienced guide and Captain and knows the Keys well.
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Captain Ron
Captain Ron is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain; he has fished the waters of the Florida Keys, South Florida and the Caribbean Islands from the age of five. Captain Ron has four children and seven grandchildren and loves to fish with the kids.
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Captain Scott

Thanks to a great dad, grandfather and uncles, Scott grew up fishing and hunting at a very early age. Before Scott was old enough to cross the road by himself, he could row a boat under the bridge to fish with a friend on the other side of the road. Bottom line…Scott loves guiding and flats fishing- this is his passion and his life. That is his story! He hopes to be fishing with you soon! |
Captain Brad

Award winning Captain Brad has over 25 years experience charter boat fishing in the Florida Keys, as well as destinations throughout the Caribbean. Captain Brad brings a wealth of fishing knowledge and experience as well as a keen desire to make each fishing day a success for every charter client.
Captain Brad has an impressive list of accomplishments in the fishing industry, including being named Atlantic Ocean Captain of the year in 1995! |
Captain Richard
Captain Richard, owner and Captain of a beautiful 40 foot Custom Key West Charter Boat. Captain Richard has been fishing these waters as Captain and Mate since the mid-1980′s. He has held a 100 ton U.S. Coast Guard Ocean Operators License (commonly called a Capt. License) for over 20 years and have operated both fishing and dive vessels from 34 ft up to 75 ft on these waters.
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Captain Dave
Captain Dave is a second generation fisherman who has been fishing the Florida Keys since the age of 8! Each and every charter comes with 24 years of experience in fishing the same waters! Before he started doing charter fishing in 2001, Captain Dave worked as a commercial yellowtail snapper fisherman, catching as many as 64,000 pounds in a four month season. He knows how to catch fish- bottom line!
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Captain Bob
Captain Bob is a Tournament Winning Guide! He has been providing Charters in the Middle Keys since 1980. Captain Bob has been featured on Sports Afield TV, TV commercials, and numerous magazine and newspaper articles! Captain is a Co-host radio fishing talk show! He is a member IGFA and Billfish Foundation. (Catch & Release of Billfish & Tarpon).
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Captain Tom
Captain Tom was born and raised in Stuart, Florida. Tom caught his first fish at the age of two on a family fishing outing, he was hooked and has been light tackle and fly fishing the inland waters from Stuart, Miami, and Islamorada for the past 40 years! Tom moved to Miami 12 years ago and realized his love for Biscayne Bay – its beauty and its incredible fishing opportunities.
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Captain Jim
Capt. Jim is a South Florida Native who credits his grandfather and his father for his fishing expertise, both fishermen taught him his beginning and thereafter he has learned it on his own with many years of experience. He has been guiding for 15 years. When Jim has a day off you will find him fun fishing or looking for new places and techniques to try, or tying his own flies which he enjoys whole heartedly.
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Captain Mark
Universally known as “THE SHARK HUNTER“, says “Welcome aboard the World Famous Charter Boat- STRIKER-1″ Mark will be your personal Sport Fishing Guide- and it will before you!
Experience what people are talking about and join Mark the Shark on one of the most famous Fishing Charters in Miami! |
Captain Joe
Capt. Joe is a flats fly fishing and light tackle fishing guide in the areas of Biscayne Bay, the upper Florida Keys and Florida Bay and is a licensed fishing guide for Everglades National Park. Captain Joe has been fishing the waters of South Florida since the age of 4. Joe specializes in hunting the flats of Biscayne Bay, the upper Florida Keys for Tailing Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, as well as Snook, Redfish and Seatrout.
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Captain Howard
Captain Howard grew up fishing in South Florida and takes pride in sharing his experiences of big game deep sea fishing in the Florida straits with our friends. Our Deep Sea Sport Fishing is a team effort that includes the crew and anglers. Together the Captain Howard and his crew has over 25 years of South Florida Sport Fishing experience and routinely out fishes the competition! You will not only catch fish, you will have a very memorable time while learning the tricks of the trade of Miami fishing!
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Captain Jay
Captain Jay has been fishing his entire life. Jay caught his first fish with his father at the age of 18 months! That first 2lb flounder was the beginning of a rewarding and wonderful thirst for fishing. Captain Jay is a fourth generation fisherman. His first paid fishing job was at the age of 13 as a second mate on the “New Popeye” -an 85 foot party fishing boat.
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Captain Stan
Captain Stan started out fishing at the age of seven with his father and brother. He fished the piers and aboard drift-fishing boats at Haulover Beach in Miami, Florida. Captain Stan decided to put his skills to work for him and started working on the all day drift-fishing boats as deckhand. He quickly graduated to first mate on the weekends at the age of thirteen!
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Captain Matt
Captain Matt White is a Professional Tournament Fisherman that brings a truly higher standard of fishing and a personal commitment to reeling you in the big ones. Captain Matt will run to where the fish are, utilizing all types of tournament tactics including: kite-flying, live-baiting etc. If you’re really looking to catch fish, Captain Matt is your man!
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Captain Kevin
With over 28 years in the marine industry, and a lifetime of experience in hospitality, Captain Kevin is a well-informed and diligent individual with a strong sense of loyalty and teamwork. With his knowledge and undeniable sense of humanity, Captain Kevin ensures every passenger an exciting and memorable experience, no matter where the charter leads.
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Captain Joe
Captain Joe is a Coast Guard Licensed and Approved. Captain Joe has 20 years of experience fishing and finding the big ones! Proven Tournament winner – placing in the last four years in local Grouper and Shark Tournaments!
Captain Joe is a true fishing professional. You’re going to catch fish with Captain Joe, it’s just a matter of how big the cooler is! |
Captain Chuck
Captain Chuck has been fishing the waters on the Pinellas Gulf Coast for over 25 years! He has what it takes to bring in the fish. He knows where the fish are, their feeding habits, what fish will bite at different times of the year and weather conditions. His boat is small enough to get into the tightest backwater situations, yet roomy and stable enough to handle bigger seas and go out deep for the big grouper and other game fish.
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Captain Mark
Mark has been fishing since he was a boy. He has been a USCG licensed captain for over twenty years as a full-time fishing guide! There is no fisherman in Tampa that has more knowledge of the Flats and Backcountry than Captain Mark! You will be aboard his sleek and ever so stealth boat, sneaking up on the lurking fish of the shallows. His guidance will land you on top of the biggest and baddest fish of Tampa’s waters.
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Captain Matt

Captain Matt White is a Professional Tournament Fisherman that brings a truly higher standard of fishing and a personal commitment to reeling you in the big ones. Captain Matt will run to where the fish are, utilizing all types of tournament tactics including: kite-flying, live-baiting etc. If you’re really looking to catch fish, Captain Matt is your man!Captain Matt specializes in offshore fishing charters including Sword-fishing and sport fishing expeditions. He loves to angle for Sailfish, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Snapper, Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper – pretty much anything that swims and put up a battle! |
Captain Rick
A native Floridian, Captain Rick attended Fort Lauderdale High School, Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Captain Rick has been sport fishing in Fort Lauderdale and nearby regions professionally for over 35 years and bought his first Fort Lauderdale fishing charter boat over twenty five years ago.
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Captain Paul
Captain Paul is a third generation fisherman here in Fort Lauderdale and has been fishing here for over 40 years. His philosophy on fishing is to do whatever it takes to find fish and never leave them biting. Only 1 mile off Fort Lauderdale beach the area has a year round migration of some of the biggest and most sought after gamefish in the world. Depending on the time of year, you will catch Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Swordfish, Dolphin, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Barracuda, or Big Game Sharks.
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Captain Taco
My name is Captain Taco and I run the best offshore charter fishing in South Florida! Heck, you won’t have a better time on any fishing boat from West Palm to Miami. Why, because you get a sport fishing captain who has fished the waters of Fort Lauderdale for over 20 years. I know where to fish and how to fish for sailfish, marlin, tuna, dolphin, barracuda and just about anything that has gills. You don’t have to be a seasoned angler either.
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Captain David
My name is Captain David. I’m a third generation fisherman here in Ft Lauderdale, who grew up fishing South Florida’s famous waters. We take pride in catching our customers fish and letting them experience the thrill of a lifetime while fishing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When offshore sport fishing in Fort Lauderdale, it is important to be in the hands of a reputable captain and crew that work together as a team, including the anglers. A knowledgeable captain and crew have the ability to handle the big game action when these sport fish fight, take cruel runs and intensive dives from the deep.
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Captain Mike
Captain Mike was born and raised just north of Destin, Florida. He started fishing in these waters over 20 years ago! Captain Mike has extensive fishing experience aboard private charter boats. He loves catching fish almost as much as he loves to help others catch fish, whether it is their first trip or their 100th. You are guaranteed to have a safe and successful fishing adventure with him at the helm.
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Captain Mark
Captain Mark has been fishing the Emerald Coast for the past 15 years. Growing up on the water, he has true passion towards the sport of fishing. Captain Mark is a USCG licensed Captain and a member of the Pathfinder Guide Program.
In 2009, he retired from the United States Air Force after a rewarding career and plans to devote all his time to guiding and supporting his charity Wounded Warrior Fishing. Captain Mark specializes in light tackle fishing for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Tarpon and Snapper. |
Captain John
Captain John : My Dad owned and operated a fishing boat out of Destin and I grew up working on his boat. When I left home, I commercial fished for several years then ran as captain on boats in the oilfield both in the U.S. Gulf and in Mexico. I left the oilfield to get back to my roots and to “come home”. I’m now back doing what I grew up doing except now, I’m on my own boat.
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Captain Chuck
Captain Chuck has been fishing the waters on the Pinellas Gulf Coast for over 25 years! He has what it takes to bring in the fish. He knows where the fish are, their feeding habits, what fish will bite at different times of the year and weather conditions. His boat is small enough to get into the tightest backwater situations, yet roomy and stable enough to handle bigger seas and go out deep for the big grouper and other game fish.
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Captain Mark
Mark has been fishing since he was a boy. He has been a USCG licensed captain for over twenty years as a full-time fishing guide! There is no fisherman in Tampa that has more knowledge of the Flats and Backcountry than Captain Mark!
You will be aboard his sleek and ever so stealth boat, sneaking up on the lurking fish of the shallows. His guidance will land you on top of the biggest and baddest fish of Tampa’s waters.
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Captain Paul
Capt. Paul: I have been fishing the inshore waters of Tampa Bay and Clearwater beach for 40 years now. As a teenager I started wade fishing the shallow flats of Sand Key and Honeymoon Island. My favorite fish to target are Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout.
Whether you enjoy live bait, artificial or fly fishing, I have what it takes to make your fishing trip memorable. Children are always welcome.
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Captain Jessie
Captain Jessie
I am Jesse, A United States Coast Guard Certified Captain. I have spent almost my entire life fishing the 10000 Islands, Everglades, Marco Island, Naples, The Keyes, Charlotte Harbor and the Chokoloskee waters.
While I fish several Snook and Redfish Tournaments throughout the year and pride myself on my professionalism and skill, I welcome fisherman of all skills, better yet, no skill. If you have ever thought of taking a child fishing for the first time, I will ensure the child has an enjoyable and memorable time. |
Captain Brant
Captain Brant Captain Brant has experience charter fishing the waters from Naples to Marco Island.
Capt Brant is an offshore specialists that provides a first class fishing experience with over 30 years of fishing SW Florida for grouper, snapper, kingfish, shark, permit, and cobia.
He also provides back water fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands area. Call us now and charter one of Captain Brant’s three charter boats of 32, 30 and 21 foot. |
Captain John
Captain John : Join Capt. John Diamond, and I’m a fishing guide on Pine Island, Florida. I’d like you to join me on my native waters and experience the thrill of a light tackle fishing charter.
As your fishing guide I’ll take you to some of the most productive fishing grounds in Florida. From the backcountry to the Gulf of Mexico, we will cover some of southwest Floridas’ most outstanding fishing locations for snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, grouper, snapper and sharks, in addition to a variety of other fish.. |
Captain Jeff
Captain Jeff started fishing in the late 70s out of Canaveral long before the cruise ships started operating out of the port. His first offshore boat was a 14′ Jon boat that he would go shark fishing in.
Well, over the years Captain Jeff’s boats have grown, and he now runs those same waters in a 29′ angler which is a pleasure to ride in and when needed can run at 40 knots to get you on the fish quick. Jeff is a courteous and knowledgeable captain who would love for you to come along, enjoy the day and CATCH BIG FISH! |
Captain Rocky
Growing up near the shores of Sarasota Bay before the building booms of the 1960s and 1970s, Captain Rocky found a passion for fishing in the clear, shallow saltwater grass flats and pristine mangrove-lined shorelines of the lower west coast of Florida. The purity of fishing resonated deep within his soul: the stillness, the natural beauty of God’s creation, and the lure of the water and the hunt.
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Captain Peter
Captain Peter’s love of fishing was kindled at the tender age of four when his family moved to Brevard County during the space coast “boom” in the mid-1960s. This spark was fanned to flames as he grew up in and around local waters, taking up surfing and developing my East Coast angling skills through the high school and early college years.
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Captain Roland
Captain Roland has been passionate for the outdoors since early childhood. Growing up on Merritt Island, Florida,Captain Roland was home-schooled through high school. The great part of the home-schooling experience was the time it afforded me to fish – almost on a daily basis- which was perfect! His house was on the Indian River. As he grew older, he upgraded his small john boats for flats boats; and increased the range of his fishing territory. Fueled by his love of fishing; and desire to learn and study the patterns of salt water game fish.
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Captain Brad
Central Florida has been my home for over 28 years. Brad graduated in Daytona Beach and then off to Seminole College for 2 years. He has been fishing Florida waters for over 25 years, saltwater, inshore, offshore and freshwater for the variety of game fish there’s no better place to be. He started taking my son fishing, little did I know that would change his whole life and outlook, seeing him catch fish and the excitement he experienced led me to wanting to make other people feel that same pleasure of catching big game fish, it’s a really good feeling sharing the knowledge he has and teaching people how to catch fish.
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Captain Lee
Capt Lee has been fishing all his life. Nobody knows these waters better when it comes to bottom fishing and hot spots. Up to 12 passengers in his 46 foot custom boat can have blast drift fishing or searching for Dolphin.
Capt. Lee and his professional crew will ensure that you and your family have a safe and enjoyable trip filled with fun and personal service on the beautiful blue waters from Palm Beach to Jupiter. |
Captain Ron
As a professional guide, Capt Ron truly enjoys helping his clients fishing dreams come true. We all have special dreams that seem to never come true. If your dream is to catch a trophy fish, Capt Ron would be honored to help make that dream come true.
He believes in serving his clients, keeping them safe, and most importantly making their time on the water fun and enjoyable. |