Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo 

4.7/5 (3 reviews)
 104080 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States

Explore the legendary reefs and flats of Key Largo with Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters. As these waters are blessed with a year-round fishing season, it’s always a great time to start your adventure.  There are 2 boats available, a 25’ and 20’.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 25’ Custom, which is perfect for shallow water. This neat vessel will give you a stable and comfortable ride. She accommodates up to three guests, so bring along your fishing buddies or family. There’s navigational electronics, a 150 HP Yamaha engine, and an ice box.

There’s a variety of fish species you can go after, depending on what fishing techniques you want to try out or what time of year you visit. Flats and backcountry can get you Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish, and Snook. Other spots will let you cast for Redfish, Tripletail, and Snapper, while deeper water holds Mako Shark and Barracuda.

You can keep most of the catch and the captain will clean it for you free of charge. Your light tackle with bait is covered and you can also request fly fishing equipment, if you want to take a challenge. The captain also covers your license, so you only need to bring some snacks and food. A hat and sunglasses are always a good idea in sunny Florida.

Capt. Ariel Sportfishing is at your service whether you’re here to level up your game or cast a line for the first time in your life. Enjoy the nature, enjoy the chase, and in the end, enjoy the tasty fish!

Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters

Charter Operator

Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters

27 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3/4 Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $675 
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
4.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Fishing with Capt. Ariel
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

67%

Caught fish

100%

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Thomas T.
Thomas T.
4.3/5

Experience:

3.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Capt. Ariel

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3/4 Day Trip (AM) on February 17, 2025

 

 Thomas T. recommends Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo
Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters
Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
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Joshua C.
Joshua C.

Cumming, Georgia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Very patient, nice, and great with kids

Full Day Trip on July 14, 2023

I have gone a few times with Ariel. I have taken my kids (~8/10 years old). He will teach them and help you fish. He also measures the fish and throws back under size. So if you want a guide who is conscious of the ocean, this is your guide. He is also very knowledgeable about fish and will teach you stuff. Overall, great experience every time I’ve gone.

I have gone a few times with Ariel. I have taken my kids (~8/10 years old). He will teach them and help you fish. He also measures the fish and throws back under size. So if you want a guide who is conscious of the ocean, this is your guide. He is also very knowledgeable about fish and will teach you stuff. Overall, great experience every time I’ve gone.  

 Joshua C. recommends Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo
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JULIO V.
JULIO V.

The captain canceled

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Trip was supposed to happen on August 7, 2021

The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

1 person finds this review helpful
Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters
Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

FAQs about Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo

What are the trip rates for Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo?

Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $675 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo?

When you book a trip with Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo?

Trips booked with Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo offer?

Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo offer?

Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
Which fish species can I catch with Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo?

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Ariel Sportfishing – Key Largo include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your operator

Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters

Key Largo, Florida, United States

11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2018

Capt. Ariel has over 25 years experience of exploring the Florida Everglades, both on land and on the water. He knows this unique and bountiful environment as though it was his own backyard, and uses his wealth of experience to provide you with a top-notch adventure that showcases inshore Floridian fishing at its finest. If you're looking for expert guidance, world-famous species, and a friendly, seasoned captain who can't wait to introduce you to these waters, then come and join Captain Ariel Sportfishing Charters for the angling adventure of a lifetime.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Fishing License

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Key Largo right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon