Hold Tight Charters 

4.9/5 (295 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Overseas Highway 84951, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Hold Tight Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (295)
 Angler's Choice
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Overseas Highway 84951
Islamorada, FL, United States

Want to go on a breathtaking experience cruising the Florida Keys? Hold Tight Charters is just the place for you.

With over 15 years of experience, Captain Alexander Monteagudo is all about making sure you have a great time on the water. Our offers are flexible and you can customize your cruise so it best fits you and your needs. Fishing until the sun goes down or soaking up the sunshine on the beach, we're determined to enhance your experience and make it all about you.

Their 25' Sea Hunt bay boat is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. It's also equipped with a GPS and VHF Radio, as well as a wireless trolling motor. Capt. Alex will make sure live bait and lures are provided. There's a cooler and water available, and enough room for 6 anglers - perfect for bringing friends or family along. Children of all ages are welcome, just make sure you bring life vests!

You can expect to catch a variety of species in the rich waters of Florida Keys. If you prefer inshore fishing, where you'd target Grouper or delicious species like Snapper or Tripletail, they got you covered. If you're more into the game, there's a bunch of popular sport fish options: Spotted Seatrout, Snook, or Spanish Mackerel. The crew offers it all – light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, and spinning – it's up to you. They also offer night fishing for species like the 'Silver King' Tarpon or Snapper.

Want to keep your tasty catch after a successful day of fishing? The crew can clean it and pack it for you.

Hold Tight Charters' goal is to make this trip all about you. Depending on your preferences, cruises are flexible to adjustments but the crew is also happy to suggest what they think would fit best. All you should do is bring some snacks and good company and the day is yours!

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Rating

4.9
295 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (344)

Epic Day
Epic Day
Epic Day
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
A happy angler proudly displaying a Yellowtail Snapper while fishing in a scenic coastal area.
+338

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Daniel Gattis
Daniel Gattis
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Epic Day
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 14, 20261 adult1 child
Alex was amazing. We fished with 3 different charters 3 days in row and Alex made our last day on the water the best. He successfully targeted any species that we ask him to go after. We almost had a grand slam, but not from lack of effort from Alex. The only fish we didn’t land was a tarpon, but we hooked up on three but failed to land them, that’s fishing. Alex was super great with my nine-year-old son was very knowledgeable on the water. we will definitely be rebooking when we come back. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to catch quality and quantity booking with Alex.
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Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Mangrove Snapper
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Riley Sullivan
Riley Sullivan
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Alex Knows
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 13, 20262 adults
Alex knows the backwater like no other. He let us decide what to target and what type of fishing we wanted to do and then we were quickly underway. His laidback style and easygoing nature made for a fun and relaxing trip. Alex put in a full day of heavy pursuit. after each species targeted and successfully caught he would offer to target different species or continue on the current pursuit. This trip was taken in March and we had a blast.
Reported catch:
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
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Jason Horner
Jason Horner
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Get into this boat !
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on January 15, 20261 adult
Cap'n Alexander was the best. He and the boat were ready to go early. The only day I had available was not good weather. i was determined to go out, and Alexander was up front that it would be tough conditions. Thankfully his knowledge and expertise made the best of rough seas. He got me on the fish and had non stop action in the backcountry. Check him out if you want an experienced professional!
Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing in a mangrove area.
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Keith Abbott
Keith Abbott
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Charter On the bite Hang Tight top notch
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 23, 20253 adults
Alex is a great captain. Professional; responsive & flexible. Primarily inside fishing; we confirmed & spoke night before I’d mentioned if we could get on some Dolphin ( mahi not flipper) that would be great. Met at dock 6:45 am Alex said - conditions are great we going to get dolphin. We were one fish shy of maxing out our limit for Dolphin/ Mahi. HIGHLY recommend Hang Tight Charter & captain Alex. Great day and put us on the bite right away.
A neatly arranged display of Mahi Mahi on a catch board at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a tranquil mangrove setting.
A stunning display of multiple Mahi Mahi laid out on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
0
Brandon Harvey
Brandon Harvey
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great time
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 3, 20263 adults
Captain Alex was great with my son and I. We did not have great weather, but we still caught a nice dinner of mangrove snapper!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
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US $775
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
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US $775
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Night Tarpon/Shark
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $975
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,075
Entire boat: up to 3 people
10 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $1,375
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
295 reviews
5
285
4
5
3
2
2
1
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (344)

Epic Day
Epic Day
Epic Day
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
A happy angler proudly displaying a Yellowtail Snapper while fishing in a scenic coastal area.
+338

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (295)

Filter
Showing 15 of 295 reviews
Daniel Gattis
Daniel Gattis
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Epic Day
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 14, 20261 adult1 child
Alex was amazing. We fished with 3 different charters 3 days in row and Alex made our last day on the water the best. He successfully targeted any species that we ask him to go after. We almost had a grand slam, but not from lack of effort from Alex. The only fish we didn’t land was a tarpon, but we hooked up on three but failed to land them, that’s fishing. Alex was super great with my nine-year-old son was very knowledgeable on the water. we will definitely be rebooking when we come back. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to catch quality and quantity booking with Alex.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Mangrove Snapper
+2
0
Riley Sullivan
Riley Sullivan
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Alex Knows
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 13, 20262 adults
Alex knows the backwater like no other. He let us decide what to target and what type of fishing we wanted to do and then we were quickly underway. His laidback style and easygoing nature made for a fun and relaxing trip. Alex put in a full day of heavy pursuit. after each species targeted and successfully caught he would offer to target different species or continue on the current pursuit. This trip was taken in March and we had a blast.
Reported catch:
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
0
Jason Horner
Jason Horner
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Get into this boat !
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on January 15, 20261 adult
Cap'n Alexander was the best. He and the boat were ready to go early. The only day I had available was not good weather. i was determined to go out, and Alexander was up front that it would be tough conditions. Thankfully his knowledge and expertise made the best of rough seas. He got me on the fish and had non stop action in the backcountry. Check him out if you want an experienced professional!
Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing in a mangrove area.
1
Keith Abbott
Keith Abbott
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Charter On the bite Hang Tight top notch
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 23, 20253 adults
Alex is a great captain. Professional; responsive & flexible. Primarily inside fishing; we confirmed & spoke night before I’d mentioned if we could get on some Dolphin ( mahi not flipper) that would be great. Met at dock 6:45 am Alex said - conditions are great we going to get dolphin. We were one fish shy of maxing out our limit for Dolphin/ Mahi. HIGHLY recommend Hang Tight Charter & captain Alex. Great day and put us on the bite right away.
A neatly arranged display of Mahi Mahi on a catch board at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a tranquil mangrove setting.
A stunning display of multiple Mahi Mahi laid out on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
0
Brandon Harvey
Brandon Harvey
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great time
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 3, 20263 adults
Captain Alex was great with my son and I. We did not have great weather, but we still caught a nice dinner of mangrove snapper!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
0

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots
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