Flatzlife Charters 2 is located in Summerland Key and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Brandon is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like fly fishing, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 3 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Snapper, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, Shark, and Grouper, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You’ll be fishing from an 18’ Maverick boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Flatzlife Charters 2.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $300
    Always wanted to cacth a shark? This trip is right for you!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    Enjoy the afternoon on the boat dipping your toes in the water and wetting a line!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Want to fish all day? Then this trip is for you! Tons of time to try different spots and check out some sandbars too if you'd like! Be sure to cover up because there is no shade on the boat!
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FAQs about Flatzlife Charters 2

Flatzlife Charters 2 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Shark Trip (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Flatzlife Charters 2, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Flatzlife Charters 2 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Flatzlife Charters 2 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing (Calm days we can head out to the reef!)
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Flatzlife Charters 2 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing (Always a challenge!)
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Flatzlife Charters 2 include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grunt
  • Jack (Horse-eye)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)

Meet the Captain

Brandon Steffen
Summerland Key, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
257 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since January 2020
Following in his father's footsteps, Captain Brandon started Flatzlife Charters a little over two years ago. A lifetime fisherman in the area, he is passionate about cruising over the flats whether he has some customers on board or not. Fishing with some good company is better, though, and there's nothing that he loves more than seeing you having a good time.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grunt Grunt

Boat specs

Maverick (Bay boat) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 140HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Calm days we can head out to the reef!
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Always a challenge!
Spearfishing

Amenities

Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
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
Checks

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jay R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with a great captain!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 1, 2024
Brandon put us right on the fish from the start. We caught enough for dinner and then switched it up to do more sport fishing....
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Ulpy R.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Brandon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2023
Captain brandon was great with my girlfriend and I and brought us to several different locations to maximize the experience....
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Jake M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brandon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 23, 2024
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Evan V.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark trip

VERIFIED   Shark Trip on May 19, 2023
Brandon was awesome! We caught nurse and lemon sharks one after another! Highly recommend
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David H.
Miami Beach, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brandon

VERIFIED   Shark Trip on March 17, 2023
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