If you’re up for a memorable fishing experience down in the Florida Keys, True Island Adventures is waiting for you with open arms. Join Captain Brett Hagood for a cruise out of Islamorada, and he’ll do his best to make your angling dreams come true. Whether you’re a novice angler or someone who knows their way around, you can count on him to lend a helping hand.

You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Shearwater bay boat that’s just perfect for navigating both the shallow flats as well as waters closer to the Gulf of Mexico. Its 250 HP Yamaha engine will get you to the fishing grounds without wasting any valuable time. When going after fish that are easy to spook, you’ll find that the onboard wireless trolling motor is an invaluable part of the fishing setup.

The Keys give you a lot of freedom when it comes to the fish you want to catch. The inshore waters and flats are great if you’re interested in the likes of Redfish, Seatrout, Snook, Tarpon, Permit, and others. If you decide you want to head a bit further out, you’ll have plenty of fun with Grouper, Snapper, Sharks, Barracuda, and plenty more.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the given price of a trip, along with all the fishing licenses you’ll need. Captain Brett will clean and fillet the catch after the trip for your convenience. All that’s left for you to do is pack some drinks or snacks if you’re so inclined, put on a pair of polarized sunglasses, and get ready to make some memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Half day trips are the perfect duration to get a taste of the Islamorada fishing experience! Charters begin anywhere from 7 - 8:00 a.m. Depending on the type of fishing you are interested in and the time of year, you can either travel to the amazing coral reef for some hard-pulling Snapper, Grouper, and Barracuda, or out into Everglades National Park for Seatrout, Snapper, sharks, Mackerel, Jack, and Tarpon. 4 people max.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Want a fishing experience that gives you a little more time than 4 hours but not the total commitment of a full day in the sun? Give this trip a shot! On a 6-hour trip, you will visit a few more spots and get a few more shots at the species you'd like to target. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the trip price. 4 people max.
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FAQs about True Island Adventures

True Island Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with True Island Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with True Island Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Ice and Water Provided)
  • Fishing License

True Island Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

True Island Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with True Island Adventures include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Brett Hagood
Islamorada, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since February 2018
Capt. Brett moved to Islamorada in 1983 and spent his childhood fishing in the shallow waters of Florida Bay and learning the hidden secrets of the Upper Florida Keys. His father, who has been a backcountry fishing guide for the past 30 years, would allow Brett to disappear for hours in his boat, exploring the local waterways and islands and setting the groundwork for what would eventually become his true passion – helping others experience this tropical paradise in the best way possible – from the water. After high school, Capt. Brett became a State Certified Firefighter / EMT and volunteered with Islamorada Fire Rescue for a few years before moving to central Florida to pursue a career as a professional firefighter in Lakeland. 10 years later, he decided that the islands were drawing him home and made the decision to bring his family back to the place where it all began. True Island Adventures isn’t just a business for Captain Brett and his family – it’s a lifestyle….

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Shearwater (Bay boat) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Ice and Water Provided
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Half day trip with Captain Brett
Half day trip with Captain Brett
June fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Bob B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time with Captain Brett

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on April 9, 2024
Took my sister and brother-in-law out for their first ocean fishing experience. Captain Brett was patient in teaching them...
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on April 5, 2024
Brett is a great captain and super knowledgable.  I would book again for sure .
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Alan G.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning trip.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 20, 2021
Oh man what a treat! My wife, daughter, and I spent the morning with Captain Brett on the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys....
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Marty E.
Downers Grove, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on December 30, 2022
Brett was awesome. My teens and I really enjoyed our time with him. Clearly a lot of experience on the water and he had a plan...
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Bill E.
Longwood, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Brett

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 14, 2022
Awesome time. Beautiful Everglades National Park and met some angry barracuda. Captain Brett is the best!!’
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