Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
Are you ready to bring your search to an end and book a charter you'll have a blast on? Is there a dream catch that you've been dreaming of finally reeling in? Would you like to be accompanied by an experienced and knowledgable guide, who can help you improve your skills? We'll assume that your answers were the same as those of thousands of visitors who come down to Key Largo to chase their angling dreams each year.
For all the reasons mentioned above, and some additional ones, you're lucky to have come across Captain Ben Trainer of Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing. Welcoming anglers of all skill levels, he'll provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to have a fun and successful day on the water. Whether you want to feel the thrill of battling 'The Silver King' or reel in one tasty grouper after the other, this charter has you covered.
Fish aboard a sleek, 18' Action Craft skiff, restored as recently as 2017. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki outboard, the vessel is has a top cruising speed of 40 knots. The boat's shallow draft, combined with its stable fishing platform and topped off with features such as a poling tower and a trolling motor make it ideally suited for the flats. You'll be able to get to all the best spots, no matter how secluded and once the action starts, you'll have everything you need right there!
Captain Ben will provide you with all the fishing tackle you could need, including top-notch Redbone, Shimano and Penn rods and reels. Upon request, he'll also bring aboard fly fishing and snorkeling equipment at no extra cost. Also included in the price is your fishing license and live bait that will be caught either prior or at the beginning of the trip, depending on the availability. A cooler with ice and bottled water will also be on board, with plenty of additional room for any food or drinks you chose to bring.
Now, if you're ready to start your Florida fishing adventure, grab your sunglasses and sunscreen and book a trip right away!
Are you ready to bring your search to an end and book a charter you'll have a blast on? Is there a dream catch that you've been dreaming of finally reeling in? Would you like to be accompanied by an experienced and knowledgable guide, who can help you improve your skills? We'll assume that your answers were the same as those of thousands of visitors who come down to Key Largo to chase their angling dreams each year.
For all the reasons mentioned above, and some additional ones, you're lucky to have come across Captain Ben Trainer of Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing. Welcoming anglers of all skill levels, he'll provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to have a fun and successful day on the water. Whether you want to feel the thrill of battling 'The Silver King' or reel in one tasty grouper after the other, this charter has you covered.
Fish aboard a sleek, 18' Action Craft skiff, restored as recently as 2017. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki outboard, the vessel is has a top cruising speed of 40 knots. The boat's shallow draft, combined with its stable fishing platform and topped off with features such as a poling tower and a trolling motor make it ideally suited for the flats. You'll be able to get to all the best spots, no matter how secluded and once the action starts, you'll have everything you need right there!
Captain Ben will provide you with all the fishing tackle you could need, including top-notch Redbone, Shimano and Penn rods and reels. Upon request, he'll also bring aboard fly fishing and snorkeling equipment at no extra cost. Also included in the price is your fishing license and live bait that will be caught either prior or at the beginning of the trip, depending on the availability. A cooler with ice and bottled water will also be on board, with plenty of additional room for any food or drinks you chose to bring.
Now, if you're ready to start your Florida fishing adventure, grab your sunglasses and sunscreen and book a trip right away!
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Caitie Armendariz5.0VerifiedCaptain Ben is the King!
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 20, 2026 • 2 adultsThis was our second time fishing with Ben and definitely won’t be our last! Husband and I did this charter a few years back on our honeymoon and had a blast. We caught a lot of fish both times. Ben’s the greatest. We live in FL and target a lot the same species back home, and this guy really changed the game for us. He taught us his ways and now we catch way more fish lol. Amazing charter captain but man is he a great teacher also. Highly recommend his charter just for a fun day out or if you want to learn some stuff. This guy knows his shit and he’ll put you on the fish!
Austin Theisen5.0VerifiedA BLAST!!! BOOK TODAY!!
3/4 Day Trip on December 2, 2025 • 2 adultsalmost non stop action catching multiple species of fish, jack cervalles, look downs, snappers, barracudas... including hooking into two sharks and a big grouper, they cut the line being we were only fishing with jigs. they still fought like crazy the time inhad them hooked and was awesome. cant forget the 30lb permit about 30 minutes into the trip. Captain Ben was awesome! very personable, knowledgeable and just a great guy to fish with. i cannot wait to schedule another trip, probably one of the best times Ive ever had on the water
Gary Haughian5.0Verifiedgreat trip !
3/4 Day Trip on July 20, 2026 • 2 adultshad a great day fishing flamingo islands with Ben super nice guy, attentive and really wants to catch fish caught nice snook, snapper and jacks will definitely be back in winter for another trip highly recommended !! thanks Ben
Troy Shullick5.0VerifiedGreat mix of fish and locations.
3/4 Day Trip on August 21, 2026 • 2 adultsThe trip was great! Capt Ben was knowledgeable, patient and good to talk to. We had a a lot of fun catching lots of snapper and jacks as well as a barracuda and a goliath grouper. I would highly recommend Capt Ben!
Kevin Gonzalez5.0VerifiedNewGreat Captain
3/4 Day Trip on August 20, 2026 • 2 adultsCapt Ben knows these waters like the back of his hand . caught exactly what we wanted to and hit the boat limit . would go back to capt ben everytime!
Josh WirthRepeat angler5.0VerifiedKing tide catch
Half Day Trip on October 6, 2025 • 2 adultsEven with the king tide, Ben kept us moving and on fish the whole trip. Wife and I been on 3 different backcountry trips in the keys and Leatherneck was the best trip. You can tell Ben loves what he does and gets hype when there’s a fish on. We will definitely be back!
Noel DempseyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest Fishing Day of the Week!
3/4 Day Trip on February 12, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had gone on several fishing trips with different captains that week and we enjoyed his the best. He seems to know where the fish are and when they are biting. We caught a large variety almost nonstop action. We can't wait for the next trip.
- Kathy Gralike5.0Verified
Catch Fish
Half Day Trip (PM) on January 13, 2026 • 2 adultsPick Ben for a memorable day, very knowledgeable and patient. we caught a lot of fish! Fun.
James SavoieRepeat angler5.0Verifiedtough day but grinded snd we caught fish
Full Day Trip on November 25, 2025 • 1 adultmy second time fishing with Capt. Ben and plan on coming again so ghat says it all!
- Jill SchallerRepeat angler5.0Verified
perfect day on the water!
3/4 Day Trip on October 31, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptain Ben was super knowledgable! We had an awesome day!!!
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This was our second time fishing with Ben and definitely won’t be our last! Husband and I did this charter a few years back on our honeymoon and had a blast. We caught a lot of fish both times. Ben’s the greatest. We live in FL and target a lot the same species back home, and this guy really changed the game for us. He taught us his ways and now we catch way more fish lol. Amazing charter captain but man is he a great teacher also. Highly recommend his charter just for a fun day out or if you want to learn some stuff. This guy knows his shit and he’ll put you on the fish!
cant wait to see ypu guys again! Happy Anniversary!!!
Captain Ben was a pleasure to go out with. The trip was a gift for our 18 year old nephew and Ben really took him under his wing and they were able to talk "shop" etc. The weather was not great (windy) but Ben kept moving to new locations until we found more fish. He fileted the red snappers that we caught and we took them to a nearby restaurant and had them for lunch. Highly recommended.
pleasure having you guys
almost non stop action catching multiple species of fish, jack cervalles, look downs, snappers, barracudas... including hooking into two sharks and a big grouper, they cut the line being we were only fishing with jigs. they still fought like crazy the time inhad them hooked and was awesome. cant forget the 30lb permit about 30 minutes into the trip. Captain Ben was awesome! very personable, knowledgeable and just a great guy to fish with. i cannot wait to schedule another trip, probably one of the best times Ive ever had on the water
it was my pleasure having you guys today brother. i jad a blast fishing with you and congratulations on that fish well deserved after that battle
had a great day fishing flamingo islands with Ben super nice guy, attentive and really wants to catch fish caught nice snook, snapper and jacks will definitely be back in winter for another trip highly recommended !! thanks Ben
absolutely great having you guys on board today. looking forward to our next trip!!! hope to see you guys again!
The trip was great! Capt Ben was knowledgeable, patient and good to talk to. We had a a lot of fun catching lots of snapper and jacks as well as a barracuda and a goliath grouper. I would highly recommend Capt Ben!
it was my pleasure having you guys tons of fun
FAQs about Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full Day (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bonefish
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Red)
- Permit
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Tuna (Blackfin)
Your captain
Islamorada, Florida, United States
Captain Ben has fishing in his blood, he is a 2nd Generation Fishing Guide, and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. A combat veteran and Sgt. of Marines, he approaches everything he does with great attention to detail and takes pride in his work. He has had the privilege to learn about fly and tackle fishing all over the world and accumulate a vast amount of knowledge that he readily shares with his guests.
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Islamorada right now
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red)
Permit
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Snook
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tripletail
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