Hound Dawg Charters 

4.8/5 (115 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 83413 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Hound Dawg Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (115 reviews)
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83413 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL, United States

If you’re looking for a charter that can take you into the Atlantic after some major pelagic predators, as well as provide a fun and safe experience for new anglers, you’re looking for Hound Dawg Charters. Captain Ricky Falls knows all the hottest fishing spots around, from the coast to the deep blue sea.

Join Capt. Ricky and 1st. Mate Garren aboard “Hound Dawg”, a 48’ Viking sport fishing boat. She’s quite spacious, able to hold 6 anglers fishing at the same time without bumping elbows. She’s quite comfortable, so you can relax and just focus on the perfect cast. A fully air-conditioned cabin will keep you cool. Added comfort comes from a full-head toilet, brand new indoor couch and seating, and brand new carpet and counter tops.

She’s seriously equipped for sportfishing too. Outriggers will extend your reach when trolling, while a live bait tank makes sure your bait stays active and appetizing. A fighting chair will give you support as you battle big boys offshore. Her brand new 2021 dual 625 FPT engines allow you to cruise at a maximum speed of 28 knots, impressive for a vessel her size.

Capt. Ricky will take you after a variety of gorgeous fish. You’ll troll for Kingfish and Sailfish, bottom fish for Groupers, and also do some spinning and drift fishing. You can even do some kite fishing for Marlin! You will be provided with all the required equipment by the captain.

There is a first mate on board to clean and fillet your catch, also to assist you in any way possible. He works for tips and a 20% tip is customary.

Get your polarized sunglasses and waterproof camera, and book a trip to set off on an offshore adventure of a lifetime with Hound Dawg Charters!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (141)

Great crew and day on the water!
Great crew and day on the water!
Trip of a lifetime!
+138

Angler rating

100
6
5
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 115 reviews
Showing: 5 of 115 reviews
Chet K.
Chet K.
5.0/5

Aug 16, 2025

Full Day Trip

Trip of a lifetime!

VERIFIED

Just want to come on here and say captain Rick does not disappoint. I told him before hand what we wanted to target and you can bet they were in the boat in no time. Ricks communication prior to the trip was excellent. His crew Garren and Ray were absolutely top notch, they were both knowledgeable and very patient with my daughter throughout the full day trip. The boat was absolutely amazing equipped with A/C and a toilet when you needed a break. Hound Dawg will put you on the fish! Thank you Rick, Garren and Ray for everything we will be back in the future. You will not be disappointed when you book this charter, they absolutely made this a trip that I will never forget with my daughter.

Just want to come on here and say captain Rick does not disappoint. I told him before hand what we wanted to target and you can...  

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Replied on August 22, 2025
Thank you Chet for your awesone review of Hound Dawg Charters and the crew. I will definitely let Captain Ricky, Garren and Ray know that you gave them a 5 star review. I am so glad you both had such an amazing time. thank you Jamie (owner/Booking agent).
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Alan T.
Alan T.
5.0/5

Jun 13, 2025

Full Day Trip

First time but not the last time!

VERIFIED

We had a great trip with Hound Dawg Charters, even with rough seas. Captain Rick handled the conditions with confidence and kept us on fish throughout the day. While we didn’t catch anything huge, the action was steady and the group had a great time. Garren, the first mate, was a standout—friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with gear, bait, and anything else we needed. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and clearly run by a team that knows what they’re doing. If you’re looking for a reliable, experienced crew and a fun day on the water, Hound Dawg Charters is a solid choice. We’d definitely go out with them again.

We had a great trip with Hound Dawg Charters, even with rough seas. Captain Rick handled the conditions with confidence and kept...  

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Replied on June 16, 2025
Thank you so much Alan for you awesome review of my crew on Hound Dawg. They are very loyal and dedicated to our program. Hope you come back soon to fish again. Thanks again Jamie (owner/booking agent)

Ethan K.
Ethan K.
5.0/5

Aug 20, 2025

3/4 Day Trip (AM)

Great crew and day on the water!

VERIFIED

The captain and his first mate were awesome! We discussed fishing plans for the day before we left and had a great day out on the water catching tuna and mahi mahi. We definitely plan on going out with them again when we are back in town!

The captain and his first mate were awesome! We discussed fishing plans for the day before we left and had a great day out on...  

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Replied on August 22, 2025
Thank you Ethan for your 5 star review of Hound Dawg Charters. I am so glad everyone had a great time. I hope you all come back and fish with us again real soon. Thank you Jamie (owner/booking agent).
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Karen H.
Karen H.
4.3/5

Nov 13, 2024

Full Day Trip

Great day fishing

VERIFIED

Even though the seas were quite rough and the fish didn’t want to cooperate fully both Captain Rick and 1st Mate Garren did everything they could to give us a truly amazing experience. My son was so happy catching what he could and just being out on the water taking it all in. Captain Rick is so experienced navigating the waters and finding the best spots to fish while Garren taught us so much not only about fishing techniques but also the water and surrounding area in general. Thank you Hound Dawg Charter for making Carson’s graduation present exactly what he wanted!

Even though the seas were quite rough and the fish didn’t want to cooperate fully both Captain Rick and 1st Mate Garren did everything...  

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Replied on November 14, 2024
Thank you so much for your awesome review of Hound Dawg Charters. I will let the boys know what a great time everyone had. Thanks again Jamie

Gregory M.
Gregory M.
5.0/5

May 31, 2025

Full Day Trip

26 Dolphin and all the fun you can have!!!

VERIFIED

The captain and mate were incredible, knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish on a tough day where I saw other boats catch 7 or less.......we caught 26 and perfect eating size dolphin!!!

The captain and mate were incredible, knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish on a tough day where I saw other boats catch 7...  

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Replied on June 6, 2025
Thank you Greg for your awesome review of Hound Dawg Charters. I am so glad everyone had a great day and caught fish. Thank you Jamie and Capt. Ricky.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (141)

Great crew and day on the water!
Great crew and day on the water!
Trip of a lifetime!
+138

Angler rating

100
6
5
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 115 reviews
Showing: 5 of 115 reviews
Chet K.
Chet K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trip of a lifetime!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on August 16, 2025

Just want to come on here and say captain Rick does not disappoint. I told him before hand what we wanted to target and you can bet they were in the boat in no time. Ricks communication prior to the trip was excellent. His crew Garren and Ray were absolutely top notch, they were both knowledgeable and very patient with my daughter throughout the full day trip. The boat was absolutely amazing equipped with A/C and a toilet when you needed a break. Hound Dawg will put you on the fish! Thank you Rick, Garren and Ray for everything we will be back in the future. You will not be disappointed when you book this charter, they absolutely made this a trip that I will never forget with my daughter.

Just want to come on here and say captain Rick does not disappoint. I told him before hand what we wanted to target and you can bet they were in the boat in no time. Ricks communication prior to the trip was excellent. His crew Garren and Ray were absolutely top notch, they were both knowledgeable and very patient with my daughter throughout the full day trip. The boat was absolutely amazing equipped with A/C and a toilet when you needed a break. Hound Dawg will put you on the fish! Thank you...  

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Replied on August 22, 2025
Thank you Chet for your awesone review of Hound Dawg Charters and the crew. I will definitely let Captain Ricky, Garren and Ray know that you gave them a 5 star review. I am so glad you both had such an amazing time. thank you Jamie (owner/Booking agent).
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Alan T.
Alan T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First time but not the last time!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on June 13, 2025

We had a great trip with Hound Dawg Charters, even with rough seas. Captain Rick handled the conditions with confidence and kept us on fish throughout the day. While we didn’t catch anything huge, the action was steady and the group had a great time. Garren, the first mate, was a standout—friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with gear, bait, and anything else we needed. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and clearly run by a team that knows what they’re doing. If you’re looking for a reliable, experienced crew and a fun day on the water, Hound Dawg Charters is a solid choice. We’d definitely go out with them again.

We had a great trip with Hound Dawg Charters, even with rough seas. Captain Rick handled the conditions with confidence and kept us on fish throughout the day. While we didn’t catch anything huge, the action was steady and the group had a great time. Garren, the first mate, was a standout—friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with gear, bait, and anything else we needed. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and clearly run by a team that knows what they’re doing. If you’re looking for...  

 Alan T. recommends Hound Dawg Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 16, 2025
Thank you so much Alan for you awesome review of my crew on Hound Dawg. They are very loyal and dedicated to our program. Hope you come back soon to fish again. Thanks again Jamie (owner/booking agent)

Ethan K.
Ethan K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great crew and day on the water!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 2025

The captain and his first mate were awesome! We discussed fishing plans for the day before we left and had a great day out on the water catching tuna and mahi mahi. We definitely plan on going out with them again when we are back in town!

The captain and his first mate were awesome! We discussed fishing plans for the day before we left and had a great day out on the water catching tuna and mahi mahi. We definitely plan on going out with them again when we are back in town!  

 Ethan K. recommends Hound Dawg Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 22, 2025
Thank you Ethan for your 5 star review of Hound Dawg Charters. I am so glad everyone had a great time. I hope you all come back and fish with us again real soon. Thank you Jamie (owner/booking agent).
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Karen H.
Karen H.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on November 13, 2024

Even though the seas were quite rough and the fish didn’t want to cooperate fully both Captain Rick and 1st Mate Garren did everything they could to give us a truly amazing experience. My son was so happy catching what he could and just being out on the water taking it all in. Captain Rick is so experienced navigating the waters and finding the best spots to fish while Garren taught us so much not only about fishing techniques but also the water and surrounding area in general. Thank you Hound Dawg Charter for making Carson’s graduation present exactly what he wanted!

Even though the seas were quite rough and the fish didn’t want to cooperate fully both Captain Rick and 1st Mate Garren did everything they could to give us a truly amazing experience. My son was so happy catching what he could and just being out on the water taking it all in. Captain Rick is so experienced navigating the waters and finding the best spots to fish while Garren taught us so much not only about fishing techniques but also the water and surrounding area in general. Thank you Hound...  

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 Karen H. recommends Hound Dawg Charters

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Replied on November 14, 2024
Thank you so much for your awesome review of Hound Dawg Charters. I will let the boys know what a great time everyone had. Thanks again Jamie

Gregory M.
Gregory M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

26 Dolphin and all the fun you can have!!!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on May 31, 2025

The captain and mate were incredible, knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish on a tough day where I saw other boats catch 7 or less.......we caught 26 and perfect eating size dolphin!!!

The captain and mate were incredible, knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish on a tough day where I saw other boats catch 7 or less.......we caught 26 and perfect eating size dolphin!!!  

 Gregory M. recommends Hound Dawg Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 6, 2025
Thank you Greg for your awesome review of Hound Dawg Charters. I am so glad everyone had a great day and caught fish. Thank you Jamie and Capt. Ricky.

FAQs about Hound Dawg Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Viking
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
FPT
Powered by
2 x 625HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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