True Island Adventures 

4.9/5 (26 reviews)
 
State licensed
 81576 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

True Island Adventures 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (26 reviews)
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81576 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL, United States

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!

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Rating

4.9
26 reviews
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24
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4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

Great in the Gulf
Great in the Gulf
Great day on water
Great day on water
Great day on water
Half day trip with Captain Brett
+5

All reviews (26)

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Neil Cornatzer
Neil Cornatzer
5.0
Verified
Great in the Gulf
Half Day Charter on December 27, 20252 adults
Capt'n Brett putt us in the right spot early based on the weather, wind and tide. He is an Islamorada native, so he know the way around the backcountry. We caught a ton of species, but took home a lot of Spanish Mackerel and snapper for a great late lunch. Mission accomplished. He did a great job and was a pleasure for my son and I on the boat...just a great guy. I would do it again tomorrow.
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Response from Captain
December 27, 2025
Such a pleasure fishing with you and Max! That platter of fish looks amazing! See you next trip!
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Steven English
Steven English
5.0
Verified
Great Morning in the Back Country
Half Day Charter on May 6, 20251 adult
I am a novice fisherman and Brett made this a fun learning experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the time in the back country and will repeat on a future trip.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
May 12, 2025
Pleasure having you on board! Looking forward to next time!
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Bob Bidinger
Bob Bidinger
4.7
Verified
Good time with Captain Brett
3/4 Day Charter on April 9, 20244 adults
Took my sister and brother-in-law out for their first ocean fishing experience. Captain Brett was patient in teaching them how to fish, especially given the wind we were challenged with. I was hoping for a Tarpon to give them the ultimate lesson, and while Brett took us to a place we saw them, no luck on getting one to bite. We did catch a few nice size shark and barracuda, and plenty of action on some smaller fish to end the day. I would definitely recommend him.
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Shirley Harris
Shirley Harris
4.7
Verified
Good for practicing fishing
Half Day Charter on January 3, 20253 adults
We were hoping to catch something we could take home. This was discussed in advance with the caption. Although we caught lots of fish, none were big enough to keep, or none that would have made for good eating. So good for practice only.
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain
January 4, 2025
Thank you for your review. I thoroughly enjoyed having your family on board. On a less than ideal morning, north wind at 20kts and water and air temps in the upper 60’s, we managed to catch roughly 100 fish in 4hrs in 4 different locations. That’s a win in my book! Captains can’t control the weather, nor can we choose which fish bite the hook. We do our best with the situation presented and hope our clients have an enjoyable experience.
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Adam Donehue
Adam Donehue
5.0
Verified
Great day on water
Half Day Charter on December 28, 20242 adults1 child
Captain Brett put us on fish right away. Was a little unsure booking a late December fishing charter but quickly realized there was nothing to worry about. We could have caught jacks all day but quit after 2 hours and chased the sharks. Ended up landing 2 sharks and missing 1 or 2 others.
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain
December 29, 2024
It was a pleasure fishing with you and your boys! See you next time!
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Half Day Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Charter
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6 Hour Trip
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Charter
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8 Hour Trip
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
26 reviews
5
24
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

Great in the Gulf
Great in the Gulf
Great day on water
Great day on water
Great day on water
Half day trip with Captain Brett
+5

All reviews (26)

Filter
Showing 15 of 26 reviews
Neil Cornatzer
Neil Cornatzer
5.0
Verified
Great in the Gulf
Half Day Charter on December 27, 20252 adults
Capt'n Brett putt us in the right spot early based on the weather, wind and tide. He is an Islamorada native, so he know the way around the backcountry. We caught a ton of species, but took home a lot of Spanish Mackerel and snapper for a great late lunch. Mission accomplished. He did a great job and was a pleasure for my son and I on the boat...just a great guy. I would do it again tomorrow.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Response from Captain
December 27, 2025
Such a pleasure fishing with you and Max! That platter of fish looks amazing! See you next trip!
0
Steven English
Steven English
5.0
Verified
Great Morning in the Back Country
Half Day Charter on May 6, 20251 adult
I am a novice fisherman and Brett made this a fun learning experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the time in the back country and will repeat on a future trip.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
May 12, 2025
Pleasure having you on board! Looking forward to next time!
0
Bob Bidinger
Bob Bidinger
4.7
Verified
Good time with Captain Brett
3/4 Day Charter on April 9, 20244 adults
Took my sister and brother-in-law out for their first ocean fishing experience. Captain Brett was patient in teaching them how to fish, especially given the wind we were challenged with. I was hoping for a Tarpon to give them the ultimate lesson, and while Brett took us to a place we saw them, no luck on getting one to bite. We did catch a few nice size shark and barracuda, and plenty of action on some smaller fish to end the day. I would definitely recommend him.
1
Shirley Harris
Shirley Harris
4.7
Verified
Good for practicing fishing
Half Day Charter on January 3, 20253 adults
We were hoping to catch something we could take home. This was discussed in advance with the caption. Although we caught lots of fish, none were big enough to keep, or none that would have made for good eating. So good for practice only.
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain
January 4, 2025
Thank you for your review. I thoroughly enjoyed having your family on board. On a less than ideal morning, north wind at 20kts and water and air temps in the upper 60’s, we managed to catch roughly 100 fish in 4hrs in 4 different locations. That’s a win in my book! Captains can’t control the weather, nor can we choose which fish bite the hook. We do our best with the situation presented and hope our clients have an enjoyable experience.
0
Adam Donehue
Adam Donehue
5.0
Verified
Great day on water
Half Day Charter on December 28, 20242 adults1 child
Captain Brett put us on fish right away. Was a little unsure booking a late December fishing charter but quickly realized there was nothing to worry about. We could have caught jacks all day but quit after 2 hours and chased the sharks. Ended up landing 2 sharks and missing 1 or 2 others.
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain
December 29, 2024
It was a pleasure fishing with you and your boys! See you next time!
0

FAQs about True Island Adventures

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Shearwater
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
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