Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters
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Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(76 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
Peninsular Avenue 6000
Stock Island, FL, United States

Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters has all you need for a great day on the water with family or friends. Join them for a fishing adventure out of Key west, where you’ll have world-class sportfishing opportunities. Captain Dalton Shank has been fishing these waters for a long time so he’ll make sure to take you to all the secret spots and put you on the fish.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 57’ Smith.  She’s a custom sportfish known for her smooth, dry, and stable ride.  She can get you there quickly and comfortably.

The sportfish design features a large cockpit, big salon, and a large galley. The boat is equipped with all the standard safety gear, and there’s a life raft as well to give you some peace of mind. You’ll find all the navigational equipment onboard so you’ll always find the fish. There is a full head onboard as well as a bunkroom. The galley features a convection oven, sink, and coffee pot. The salon has 2 sofas, a stereo, TV, and all of the cabin is climate controlled.

There’s a variety of fish species you can target here. Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, sharks, and Sailfish are just some of the fish that call these waters their home. Capt. Dalton will be happy to clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day, so you can take it home straight to table for a delicious meal.

You’ll be provided will all the fishing gear you need – rods, reels, and tackle. You’ll be fishing using live bait and a range of artificial lures. Kids are welcome to come on board, so don’t hesitate to bring them with you for a fun day of fishing making some amazing family memories along the way. All you need to bring is some food and drinks for your refreshment.

Everyone has seen the movies but rest assured when fishing with us. We are the bigger boat.

Book a trip with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters and have the time of your life fishing the waters of Florida!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Split
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Thu)
    $650
    Fishing off Key West is some of the best fishing in the United States. On split charters, we will be trolling for mahi mahi, tunas, wahoo, sailfish, and marlin. Make sure you are aware this is a split charter and you will be sharing the boat with other guests.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $1,200
    For the angler not so concerned with meat but more with fighting one of nature's apex predators. There are many different sharks to catch off Key West from reef shark to hammerhead. Definitely a day to remember on our 57' sportfish.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,200
    Whether it's your first time offshore or you're a seasoned angler who can't be out all day, you'll have a great time. There's a wide variety of fish to chase on a 4-hour trip, from sportfish such as sailfish, mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, and marlin. You can also bottom fish for yellowtail, mangrove, and mutton snapper and there's also a chance for some grouper.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    $1,200
    Whether it's your first time offshore or you're a seasoned angler who can't be out all day, there's a wide variety of fish to catch on a 4-hour trip. It includes sport fish such as sailfish, mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, and marlin. You can also bottom fish for yellowtail, mangrove, and mutton snapper and there's also a chance for some grouper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,600
    Our 6-hour trip offers a fantastic opportunity to show you what our local waters have to offer. We can troll for mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, and sailfish or hit some local wrecks in search of snapper and grouper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    $1,600
    You don't have to get up early to enjoy fantastic fishing off of Key West. Our afternoon offers a fantastic opportunity to show you what our local waters have to offer. We can troll for mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, and sailfish or hit some local wrecks in search of snapper and grouper.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $2,000
    Fishing off Key West is some of the best fishing in the United States. Eight hours give the captain plenty of time to mix tactics – if one doesn't pay off, he has enough time to try another. Or if you have a dream fish, let us know in advance and we can gear towards it.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $2,300
    This trip will give you ample time to head offshore and go fishing for game fish such as Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Sailfish. This trip is setting you up for an adventure you'll tell stories about for years.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Hemingway Special
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $2,650
    Think back to years ago hearing stories like The old man and the sea. Well a lot has changed since back then but the fish are still the same. On this trip you’ll be targeting Blue Marlin just like back in the day. Trolling will offer some other catches such as trophy Mahi-Mahi, wahoo, and tuna. Truly a trip to remember. High season is April - October
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About the Captain

Dalton Shank
Stock Island, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
76 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I was born and raised in St. Augustine. I have been fishing in the Saint Augustine area since I was 3 years old. My life has always revolved around fishing – I became hooked on fishing after winning the junior angler category in a local tournament. This is why I strongly encourage young kids to join in on fishing trips to start learning and loving the sport. My father and I would go offshore fishing almost every weekendNot only did I learn from my father, but also from various captains, who have taught me almost everything I know. This varies in type of fishing from live bait fishing on nearshore wrecks to high speed trolling for Wahoo.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Smith (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1978. Powered by 2 700HP Man engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
57 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
86%
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Kris E.
Orange Park, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour fishing trip with Capt. Dalton and First Mate Michael (Reel Pleasures Fishing Charter)

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2022
ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC!!!! Best deep sea fishing trip ever, highly recommended. I was the only one that had deep sea fishing...
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Bear H.
Oak Point, TX
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Top Notch

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 5, 2022
I’ve done multiple offshore trips and this was by far my best experience. They put us on more fish, and more species...
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Nickolas B.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Didn't stop fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on December 28, 2022
Dalton and Shawn did not stop changing bait, currents and lines.  In the end we caught a 35 lb Mahi and 40 lb wahoo along...
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Pat O.
Norwalk, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dalton

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 26, 2023
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Eric I.
Lenox, MI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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3/4 am bottom fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on April 13, 2022
Super nice guys! Boat and equipment was nice. Slow start but once we found them, they stayed on top and had multiple fish on...
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FAQs about Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters

Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $325 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Split (8 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,600 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $1,600 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • $2,300 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • $2,650 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Hemingway Special (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo