Goliath Charters Summerland
Goliath Charters Summerland
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Welcome to Goliath Charters, your gateway to the fishing paradise of the Florida Keys. Led by Captain Craig Clopper, an experienced US Navy Veteran and certified captain, our 25ft Seavee boat is equipped to handle nearly any sea conditions.
With a reliable 300 hp 2023 Yamaha engine, our boat is designed to cater to various fishing styles. Captain Craig is skilled in offshore, reef, wreck, and flats fishing, ensuring a diverse range of angling experiences in the abundant waters of the Florida Keys.
From redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, and permit in the backcountry to cobia, sailfish, tuna, and various snapper and grouper species on the reef Goliath Charters offers a thrilling fishing experience. And if you seek the mighty goliath grouper, Captain Craig has them named and trained to eat on command! With top-of-the-line Shimano gear, you'll feel the excitement of reeling in your catch.
Forget the hassle of fishing licenses – Captain Craig covers all necessary permits. And after a successful day on the water, he'll clean your catch, leaving you with a delicious bounty to savor.
Captain Craig's lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors, combined with his expertise and experience, make him the perfect guide for your Lower Keys fishing adventure. Whether exploring the flats, backcountry, reef, or offshore waters of Cudjoe Key, he is dedicated to sharing his backyard with anglers from around the world.
So, prepare for world-class fishing under the Florida sun. With Goliath Charters, you're in the capable hands of Captain Craig – a US Coast Guard certified captain, Padi-trained divemaster, and aquatics first aid instructor. Book your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience in the Florida Keys!
Welcome to Goliath Charters, your gateway to the fishing paradise of the Florida Keys. Led by Captain Craig Clopper, an experienced US Navy Veteran and certified captain, our 25ft Seavee boat is equipped to handle nearly any sea conditions.
With a reliable 300 hp 2023 Yamaha engine, our boat is designed to cater to various fishing styles. Captain Craig is skilled in offshore, reef, wreck, and flats fishing, ensuring a diverse range of angling experiences in the abundant waters of the Florida Keys.
From redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, and permit in the backcountry to cobia, sailfish, tuna, and various snapper and grouper species on the reef Goliath Charters offers a thrilling fishing experience. And if you seek the mighty goliath grouper, Captain Craig has them named and trained to eat on command! With top-of-the-line Shimano gear, you'll feel the excitement of reeling in your catch.
Forget the hassle of fishing licenses – Captain Craig covers all necessary permits. And after a successful day on the water, he'll clean your catch, leaving you with a delicious bounty to savor.
Captain Craig's lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors, combined with his expertise and experience, make him the perfect guide for your Lower Keys fishing adventure. Whether exploring the flats, backcountry, reef, or offshore waters of Cudjoe Key, he is dedicated to sharing his backyard with anglers from around the world.
So, prepare for world-class fishing under the Florida sun. With Goliath Charters, you're in the capable hands of Captain Craig – a US Coast Guard certified captain, Padi-trained divemaster, and aquatics first aid instructor. Book your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience in the Florida Keys!
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Justin Thawley5.0VerifiedBest part of our Keys trip – amazing with kids!
Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig on March 15, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe booked Goliath Charters and Tours while visiting the Keys, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Captain Bryce was absolutely amazing – so kind, patient, and genuinely great with our 6‑year‑old daughter. He took extra time to help her bait the hook, showed her how to reel in her fish, and celebrated every little catch with her like it was the biggest one of the day. As parents, we really appreciated how calm and reassuring he was, making sure she felt safe, included, and never rushed. He balanced helping her with still giving the adults plenty of time to fish and enjoy the day. The boat was clean and comfortable, the spots he took us was beautiful, and we caught enough fish to keep everyone excited. We left so happy with, great photos, and memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. We would 100% book with Goliath Charters again and especially recommend Captain Bryce for any family with young children.
Patrik Holtari5.0VerifiedWhat an experience early in the morning!
Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig on February 22, 2026 • 2 adultsFirst fishing trip with my 13yr old son and what a morning it was! Captain Bryce was super pro and helping out with everything making it a truly memorable experience. We caught three king fish, one of them quite a monster. My son was so happy reeling in those bad boys. Perfect sunny morning and amazingly calm waters on Sunday, well worth 5am wake up call. Perfect father&son experience, highly recommended!
Abigail AlibozekRepeat angler5.0VerifiedOperation Big & Spicy; Success!
Bastardized sightfishing the flats on March 22, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain asked if there was anything specific we would like to fish for. We said anything big and spicy (aggressive). Caught a variety of fish at a few different locations and finnished the trip with a large lemon shark. Captain was great to talk with during the trip. Definately would book again with this charter!
William Butler5.0Verifiedworth the 3+ hour drive
Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig on March 2, 2026 • 2 adultsOur fishing trip started at 6 AM. We left Fort Lauderdale at 2 AM that morning. The time and money was well spent. The l Captain was awesome, professional, on time, and onows his profession. o highly recommend him to everyone. looking forward to our next trip and the 3+ drive each way.
David Scheffler5.0VerifiedCapt Craig was absolutely perfect!!!
Be the first one on the Tarpon on November 16, 2025 • 2 adultsWas ready, very helpful, explained everything, I fished my entire life on Lake Michigan, I am 55 , have 3 boats i fish from and Craig taught me so much today. He was very helpful teaching my wife also, who does not fish very much... just a great person and captain. He also does fishing guides in Alaska!!
Jason Jones5.0VerifiedCudJoe key
Be the first one on the Tarpon on May 8, 2026 • 2 adultscraig is a great guy! i enjoyed spending the day with him. gors above and beyond to assure you will catch fish
Tony Wanat5.0Verifiedmidmorning snapper
Bastardized sightfishing the flats on January 22, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Craig took us out for a mid morning trip. caught several snapper and a surprise green morey eel! A fun fishing trip.
Rain B5.0VerifiedFishing with Craig
Bastardized Bonefish bonanza! on March 6, 2026 • 2 adults
Jim Dewitt5.0VerifiedGoliath Charter
Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig on February 3, 2025 • 2 adultsWe had a quick 2 hour trip. Soon as we were anchored lines were in the water and we started catching some bait. We landed 1 Goliath grouper during the trip. A great experience and would book it again.
Keith ShipmanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFeeling great about the fishing last night!
Sunset Shark on April 20, 2023 • 2 adultsWe set out on a shark fishing evening with Capt. Craig and had an action packed fun night! Craig was polite and patient with us as we navigated getting the big fish up to the boat. (2 hour trip and at least 5 sharks and two tarpon brought in)! He has some good info and stories if you get to talking with him and the scene was one of the best with the warm temps and beauty that God had to offer! Thanks so much Craig and we wish you a great future in your exciting business! God bless, Keith and Trisha Shipman
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We booked Goliath Charters and Tours while visiting the Keys, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Captain Bryce was absolutely amazing – so kind, patient, and genuinely great with our 6‑year‑old daughter. He took extra time to help her bait the hook, showed her how to reel in her fish, and celebrated every little catch with her like it was the biggest one of the day. As parents, we really appreciated how calm and reassuring he was, making sure she felt safe, included, and never rushed. He balanced helping her with still giving the adults plenty of time to fish and enjoy the day. The boat was clean and comfortable, the spots he took us was beautiful, and we caught enough fish to keep everyone excited. We left so happy with, great photos, and memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. We would 100% book with Goliath Charters again and especially recommend Captain Bryce for any family with young children.
First fishing trip with my 13yr old son and what a morning it was! Captain Bryce was super pro and helping out with everything making it a truly memorable experience. We caught three king fish, one of them quite a monster. My son was so happy reeling in those bad boys. Perfect sunny morning and amazingly calm waters on Sunday, well worth 5am wake up call. Perfect father&son experience, highly recommended!
Captain asked if there was anything specific we would like to fish for. We said anything big and spicy (aggressive). Caught a variety of fish at a few different locations and finnished the trip with a large lemon shark. Captain was great to talk with during the trip. Definately would book again with this charter!
Our fishing trip started at 6 AM. We left Fort Lauderdale at 2 AM that morning. The time and money was well spent. The l Captain was awesome, professional, on time, and onows his profession. o highly recommend him to everyone. looking forward to our next trip and the 3+ drive each way.
Was ready, very helpful, explained everything, I fished my entire life on Lake Michigan, I am 55 , have 3 boats i fish from and Craig taught me so much today. He was very helpful teaching my wife also, who does not fish very much... just a great person and captain. He also does fishing guides in Alaska!!
FAQs about Goliath Charters Summerland
- US $200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - One hour sunset cruise (1 hour)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bastardized Bonefish bonanza! (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bastardized sightfishing the flats (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Be the first one on the Tarpon (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Be the first one on the Tarpon (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Get on tailing permit at sunrise (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Sandbar Adventure (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Sunset Shark (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig (2 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Marquasas wreck fishing (8 hours)
- Toilet The boat has a under console toilet for privacy
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- 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
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Bowfishing
- Handline (Handline Giant Goliath Grouper)
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Permit
- Sailfish
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Tarpon
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Cudjoe Key, Florida, United States
Captain Craig Clopper has been fishing his entire life and has a passion for the outdoors. He always dreamed of fishing the Florida Keys and sharing his passion with others. Now he lives in The Keys and shares the dream with clients from around the globe. If you don't find him on the flats you may find him in Alaska guiding the rivers of Alaska. Come join him!
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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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What’s biting in Cudjoe Key right now
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Permit
Sailfish
Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tarpon
Tuna (Blackfin)
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