For anglers who want to try out some additional skills, but still stay close to shore, your captain will take you bottom fish for a variety of tasty fish! This includes Snapper and Triggerfish, and you’ll also have the chance to troll for Mahi Mahi and Kingfish, too. Please note that, due to the size of the boat, nearshore trips are weather-dependent.

Old Town Charters has the highest customer reviews and is a sixth-generation Florida local guide that specializes in providing a safe family-fun fishing experience that results in catching lots of fish and making lifetime memories.

Around here, it’s common to catch Snapper, Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Grouper, and more, depending on the time of year. On these trips, the captain will take you for a short ride into the Great Florida Reef, where you’ll be bottom fishing and/or trolling in the crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys to hook your fish.

Capt. Wayde Zimmerman will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3 to 12-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Dolphin, Grouper, and Cobia, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and popping.