Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore 

4.4
(5 reviews)
 77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore 

Islamorada, FL, United States
18 ft
3
4.4
(5 reviews)

Live Action Fishing Charters invites you to explore the inshore waters of Islamorada with a South Florida native captain. Bring your whole family with you and hop on board for some fishing fun!

You will be checking the bite aboard an 18' Hewes flats boat, designed specifically for the shallows. It can also hold its own in the deeper waters! The boat comes powered by a reliable 150 HP Yamaha outboard engines and has plenty of dry storage under the hatches.

This fishing machine features a wide beam of almost 8'. It is also rigged with everything you need for a productive day out on the water, from top-notch electronics to professional accessories.

Live Action Fishing Charters will show you the hottest grounds and honey holes, where you will be able to hone your angling skills and get your hands on various fish species. Your potential catches will include Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Tripletail, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Seatrout, Cobia, Bonefish, Barracuda, and Jack Crevalle.

In order to catch a trophy, you will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, bait, and lures. A complimentary fish cleaning service will also be available at the end of the trip. Just bring your lunch and the desire to have fun!

Live Action Fishing Charters invites you to explore the inshore waters of Islamorada with a South Florida native captain. Bring your whole family with you and hop on board for some fishing fun!

You will be checking the bite aboard an 18' Hewes flats boat, designed specifically for the shallows. It can also hold its own in the deeper waters! The boat comes powered by a reliable 150 HP Yamaha outboard engines and has plenty of dry storage under the hatches.

This fishing machine features a wide beam of almost 8'. It is also rigged with everything you need for a productive day out on the water, from top-notch electronics to professional accessories.

Live Action Fishing Charters will show you the hottest grounds and honey holes, where you will be able to hone your angling skills and get your hands on various fish species. Your potential catches will include Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Tripletail, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Seatrout, Cobia, Bonefish, Barracuda, and Jack Crevalle.

In order to catch a trophy, you will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, bait, and lures. A complimentary fish cleaning service will also be available at the end of the trip. Just bring your lunch and the desire to have fun!

Live Action Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
Live Action Fishing Charters
37 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip - Tarpon & Shark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.4
5 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

All reviews (5)

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Nelson Martin
Nelson Martin
Repeat angler
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2025
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Thomas
Half Day Trip - Tarpon & Shark on February 27, 20262 adults

Live Action Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

good time fishing with you too.  took some work, but glad your son got a nice tarpon. 

Bing Mulder
Bing Mulder
Repeat angler
us
Branson, MO, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
3.3
Verified
New
Fishing with Thomas
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 20262 adults

Raymie Simmons
Raymie Simmons
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
The captain canceled
December 1, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on December 1, 2025

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

James Storey
James Storey
Member since 2016
4.3
Verified
Great time!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 20163 adults

I had a great time on the trip. We caught some very large fish and after some equipment trouble continued to catch fish. The captain even stayed out on the water with us for an extra hour just so we could catch our target fish. He was very professional and after the trip I felt that he was a life long friend.

Reported catch:
Lemon Shark
Tarpon
Live Action Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks James can't wait to do it again

Roger Mason
Roger Mason
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2016
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Shark Trip
Half Day Trip - Tarpon & Shark on March 5, 20161 adult

Great day fishing for shark.

FAQs about Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore

Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Tarpon & Shark (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water.)
  • Fishing license
Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle (From live bait to throwing Lures)
Top targeted fish species with Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your operator

Live Action Fishing Charters
Live Action Fishing Charters

Islamorada, Florida, United States

7 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since May 2015

Live Action Fishing Charters is operated by Captain TJ Zinkand. A South Florida native, he grew up exploring the local waters, spending most of his childhood days fishing with his dad and grandfather. Capt. TJ has been fishing for Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon since he was a young boy. As well as these inshore species, TJ learned the art of fishing offshore for Mahi Mahi and Sailfish. He is a young and enthusiastic captain who knows the waters of Islamorada, the Florida Bay, and Miami like the back of his hand.

Live Action Fishing Charters
Live Action Fishing Charters
7
reviews
2015
member since
~7h
response
Live Action Fishing Charters is operated by Captain TJ Zinkand. A South Florida native, he grew up exploring the local waters, spending most of his childhood days fishing with his dad and grandfather. Capt. TJ has been fishing for Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon since he was a young boy. As well as these inshore species, TJ learned the art of fishing offshore for Mahi Mahi and Sailfish. He is a young and enthusiastic captain who knows the waters of Islamorada, the Florida Bay, and Miami like the back of his hand.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Hewes
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha VMAX
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
From live bait to throwing Lures

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water.
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

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
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Islamorada right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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