Island Girl Charters Pet Friendly 

4.7/5 (84 reviews)
 Ocean View Avenue 1200, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

Island Girl Charters Pet Friendly 

4.7/5 (84 reviews)
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Ocean View Avenue 1200
Marathon, FL, United States

Located in Marathon, Florida, Island Girl Charters offers a variety of exciting opportunities to get out on the water! Whether you want to battle notorious Shark species close to shore, combine top-notch reef fishing with snorkeling or battle big game fish offshore, Captain Lori Mccoy and Ricky Moran welcomes you to come aboard for the adventure of a lifetime. Even better? Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome, so make this a family trip to remember!

Capt. Lori grew up on the water and has been fishing since she was a little girl, regularly spending summers exploring Florida’s “fishing village,” Destin. She has over 40 years of angling experience under her belt, and prides herself on offer fully customizable adventures that’ll turn you into a true fishing fanatic!

You’ll be traveling on board a 31’ Stamas center console, built to cruise a variety of fishing grounds. She has room for up to 6 guests and is decked out with the hottest safety and navigational

Head to the local reefs, and you’ll have the chance to hook Yellowtail Snapper, as well as bottom fishing for other species. This is a great option for beginners. If you want to stay near shore and hook notorious sea beasts, you can target Shark species in the calmer waters of the Gulf. Ready for a challenge? Capt. Lori or ricky will take you up to 30 miles offshore,

You won’t just be angling, either – opt for a mixed trip and combine top-notch fishing action with snorkeling the beautiful waters of Sombrero Lighthouse, or All fishing gear is included, so all that’s left is to come aboard Island Girl Charters for an incredible adventure! auto-tip 20% enabled.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

Captain Ricky worked hard and had to re-anchor with changing wind directions caught 40 to 50 fish
Captain Ricky worked hard and had to re-anchor with changing wind directions caught 40 to 50 fish
Half Day Trip with Captain Lori
+46

Angler rating

64
7
3
1
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

84%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 84 reviews
Showing: 5 of 84 reviews
Georges Cottave
Georges Cottave
5.0
Verified
Great for family good times.
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 17, 20253 adults1 child
As a long time boater I am always skeptical about reviews as there are some people that are some totally out of touch as I can confirm by some of the negative comments. Captain Lori and Rick were a great experienced team and did exactly what I expected of them. They had followed the weather for several days (as I had) and considered our 9 year old grandaughter and told us what to expect. I had already decided it was a Gulf day and she agreed, Rick had already chosen some GPS spots before we arrived. We caught fish and had a good ride. Sometime 3-5 chop is uncomfortable, but their boat was perfect. If you think you are a real boater , you will have a good time with Captains Lori and Rick aboard the Island Girl.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
1
Loic Jullion
Loic Jullion
The captain canceled
July 19, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Brandon Henderson
Brandon Henderson
4.3
Verified
Reef fishing with Capt Ricky
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 20256 adults
We had a great time. Capt Ricky was knowledgeable and did a great job keeping our lines in the water. I wish we could have caught more keepers.
0
Christian Milaster
Christian Milaster
3.7
Verified
You will definitely catch fish
Half Day Trip – Mix It Up (PM) on April 15, 20254 adults
Ricky is very knowledgeable about fishing and very helpful, albeit a bit impatient. But when the slightest thing does not go his way, he gets very upset/angry. He controls it fairly well, but the vibes were very off-putting. E.g., we swam too far from the boat, but were never told how far we could go. Also we preferred the fish just cleaned not hard-core filets, but that too more time and made him more upset. Finally did not appreciate the terse reminder to tip 20% as the crew (which was the owner and Ricky) supposedly lives of the tip. They did have superb bait and ensured we had a great fishing haul. Very knowledgeable. But ultimately the bad attitude left us with a soured experience. Great customer service and attitude should be #2 after ensuring fish are caught. Next time will look for reviews with no red flags.
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
1
John Boyd
John Boyd
Cape Carteret, NC
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 20236 adults
A family fun fishing trip. 6 of us went out on the Island Girl, Grandparents and kids, plenty of room and places to sit and find shade under the t-top. We were on fish as soon as we stopped. Capt. Ricky’s excellent advice allowed us to take 34 yellow tails for a ride back to the dock, but his advice on where to take them for dinner that night was even better! Wonderful time had by all thanks Capt Lori and Capt Ricky!
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Response from Captain
July 4, 2023
Thank you so much for the nice review!!!
0

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Half Day Trip – Mix It Up
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Mix It Up (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Fishing - 1:00 PM
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Jan 1
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Mix It Up
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

Captain Ricky worked hard and had to re-anchor with changing wind directions caught 40 to 50 fish
Captain Ricky worked hard and had to re-anchor with changing wind directions caught 40 to 50 fish
Half Day Trip with Captain Lori
+46

Angler rating

64
7
3
1
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

84%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 84 reviews
Showing: 5 of 84 reviews
Georges Cottave
Georges Cottave
5.0
Verified
Great for family good times.
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 17, 20253 adults1 child
As a long time boater I am always skeptical about reviews as there are some people that are some totally out of touch as I can confirm by some of the negative comments. Captain Lori and Rick were a great experienced team and did exactly what I expected of them. They had followed the weather for several days (as I had) and considered our 9 year old grandaughter and told us what to expect. I had already decided it was a Gulf day and she agreed, Rick had already chosen some GPS spots before we arrived. We caught fish and had a good ride. Sometime 3-5 chop is uncomfortable, but their boat was perfect. If you think you are a real boater , you will have a good time with Captains Lori and Rick aboard the Island Girl.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
1
Loic Jullion
Loic Jullion
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 19, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Brandon Henderson
Brandon Henderson
4.3
Verified
Reef fishing with Capt Ricky
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 20256 adults
We had a great time. Capt Ricky was knowledgeable and did a great job keeping our lines in the water. I wish we could have caught more keepers.
0
Christian Milaster
Christian Milaster
3.7
Verified
You will definitely catch fish
Half Day Trip – Mix It Up (PM) on April 15, 20254 adults
Ricky is very knowledgeable about fishing and very helpful, albeit a bit impatient. But when the slightest thing does not go his way, he gets very upset/angry. He controls it fairly well, but the vibes were very off-putting. E.g., we swam too far from the boat, but were never told how far we could go. Also we preferred the fish just cleaned not hard-core filets, but that too more time and made him more upset. Finally did not appreciate the terse reminder to tip 20% as the crew (which was the owner and Ricky) supposedly lives of the tip. They did have superb bait and ensured we had a great fishing haul. Very knowledgeable. But ultimately the bad attitude left us with a soured experience. Great customer service and attitude should be #2 after ensuring fish are caught. Next time will look for reviews with no red flags.
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
1
John Boyd
John Boyd
Cape Carteret, NC
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 20236 adults
A family fun fishing trip. 6 of us went out on the Island Girl, Grandparents and kids, plenty of room and places to sit and find shade under the t-top. We were on fish as soon as we stopped. Capt. Ricky’s excellent advice allowed us to take 34 yellow tails for a ride back to the dock, but his advice on where to take them for dinner that night was even better! Wonderful time had by all thanks Capt Lori and Capt Ricky!
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Response from Captain
July 4, 2023
Thank you so much for the nice review!!!
0

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Stamas
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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