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!
FAQs about Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
- $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- $600 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- $700 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (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
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Tuna (Blackfin)
About the Captain
| ID & License verified |
| 126 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since July 2019 |
| Angler's Choice |
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About this listing
Targeted species
Bonefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Grouper
Permit
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail
Blackfin Tuna
Boat specs
Action Craft (Skiff) originally built in 1995, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
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
Payment
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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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