95FiveFishing is not just about catching fish, it’s not just another charter. Its heart and soul poured out into a world-class fishing experience for anyone that steps foot on the boat.

You’ll be fishing off of Ranger’s newest flagship, the 26’ Ranger 2600 Bay powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard. It’s equipped with a top-of-the-line Minn Kota trolling motor system that allows you to anchor no matter how deep the water.

Onboard electronics such as dual Garmin sonar/GPS units will save you time and help you find fish throughout the trip. Not neglecting creature comforts, the boat features a large fiberglass T-Top that provides good shade, a freshwater shower, and a high-end JL stereo with subwoofers and Bluetooth hook-up ready for any tunes you’d like to listen to on the boat.

Capt. Nathan’s passion is teaching fishing to people of all ages, especially kids. There is no minimum age for children on 95FiveFishing charters, however, on trips longer than 4 hours, he recommends bringing kids ages 7 and up.

Depending on the trip or customer’s wishes, the captain will target a wide variety of species available in the local waters. You may want to target Mahi or Tuna, possibly try your hand in many of the Snapper species in the Keys or bottom fish for Red or Black Grouper. If you’d like to enjoy your daily catch for dinner, Capt. Nathan will be happy to clean and fillet it for you free of charge.

Onboard, you’ll also find a large cooler with plenty of room to store all your snacks and drinks to keep yourself energized through all the fishing! Captain Nathan’s boat is conveniently located at Ragged Edge Resort and Marina in Islamorada.

The last thing to remember is to bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, and fish until you drop with 95FiveFishing!

Tips are payable after trip completion. If you had a wonderful time feel free to tip 10-20%.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Fishing or Eco Tour
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $375
    Want a taste of what it's like to fish in the Keys but don't want to spend several hours doing it? Here's your trip!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Reef or Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $550
    A 3-hour trip starting at 7:30 a.m.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) - Reef or Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $700
    This is the trip you’re looking for if you want to get a feel for these waters and try your hand at fishing in the Keys. It's a fantastic way to bend some rods, grab something for dinner, and take in some beautiful Floridian sunshine. For Mahi fishing, we do recommend at least a six-hour trip as Mahi is typically further offshore and requires more travel time.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Offshore or Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $900
    Join Capt. Nathan on his most popular trip! Six hours will give you enough time to catch some live bait and experience the variety of Florida Keys' fishing to the fullest. For Mahi fishing, we do recommend at least a six-hour trip as Mahi is typically further offshore and requires more travel time.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,100
    Reef, wreck, offshore! It's go time with this 8-hour trip!
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FAQs about 95FiveFishing

95FiveFishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Fishing or Eco Tour (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Reef or Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) - Reef or Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Offshore or Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Offshore Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with 95FiveFishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Dual sonar
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with 95FiveFishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

95FiveFishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

95FiveFishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with 95FiveFishing include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

Nathan Grave
Islamorada, Florida, United States
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218 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2019
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Captain Nathan has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod, and caught his first Sailfish when he only 9 years old! Originally from Minnesota, Capt. Nathan has been guiding fishing tours in his home state for almost 12 years. About 4 years ago he moved to Florida with his family, got his captain’s license, and turned his dream of running charters into a reality. He's always had a passion for fishing, but what made him decide to fully dedicate himself to it is his love of teaching people how to fish and sharing his experience with them.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Ranger (Bay boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Dual sonar
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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
5 & up on longer charters
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Eric L.
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Fantastic Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - Reef or Inshore on January 2, 2024
Nathan was wonderful from start to finish; great communication leading into the trip and worked hard throughout the day to...
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Stacy H.
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Best. Captain. Ever.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) - Reef or Inshore on March 25, 2024
We booked this charter on the one day we were in town during spring break, with our 8 and 10 year old kids. It was a windy...
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Great Day with Captain Nathan

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Fishing or Eco Tour on August 9, 2023
This was our first visit to the area and wanted a “quick fishing” trip, so we booked for only 2 hours. We told Captain...
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Thomas M.
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Fishing with Nathan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) - Reef or Inshore on May 3, 2023
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Full day trip with Captain Nathan

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Offshore Fishing on May 11, 2023
This trip was the best I’ve had yet! Nathan got us on fish all day. We caught six giant yellow fin snapper and had them cleaned...
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