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Native Son Charters 

4.9
(16 reviews)
 79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States–
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Native Son Charters 

Islamorada, FL, United States
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18 ft
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4.9
(16 reviews)
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There’s no backcountry like the one you’ll find around Florida Keys. Native Son Charters is here to take you on an adventure around Islamorada, which you can explore on one of the world’s finest skiffs, a Hell’s Bay Marquesa.

You’ll be fishing alongside Captain Cory, who’s been catching fish on these waters his whole life. He landed it all - from offshore sea monsters and nearshore bottom feeders. Now, he’s taking you on a quest where the main prize is monster Tarpon!

The amazing skiff you’ll be fishing from is 18’ long and accommodates up to 3 guests. She’s powered by a brand new 115 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 40 knots. The boat features Garmin navigational electronics, a live bait tank, a cooler, and professional fishing equipment. If you decide to swim for a bit, you can also use snorkeling gear from the boat.

Meet the captain at Bud N Mary’s and start your journey. Your main targets may shine like silver but they’re worth gold - Tarpon, Snook, Speckled Trout, Bonefish, and Spanish Mackerel. You can also catch Snapper, Redfish, and several types of Shark.

Capt. Cory does it all! He’ll cover your fishing license, prepare everything you’ll need to catch fish, and even clean your catch after the trip is over. You only need to bring your sun protection, some snacks, and drinks.

Hop in for a day of fun for the whole group. Native Son Charters awaits!

There’s no backcountry like the one you’ll find around Florida Keys. Native Son Charters is here to take you on an adventure around Islamorada, which you can explore on one of the world’s finest skiffs, a Hell’s Bay Marquesa.

You’ll be fishing alongside Captain Cory, who’s been catching fish on these waters his whole life. He landed it all - from offshore sea monsters and nearshore bottom feeders. Now, he’s taking you on a quest where the main prize is monster Tarpon!

The amazing skiff you’ll be fishing from is 18’ long and accommodates up to 3 guests. She’s powered by a brand new 115 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 40 knots. The boat features Garmin navigational electronics, a live bait tank, a cooler, and professional fishing equipment. If you decide to swim for a bit, you can also use snorkeling gear from the boat.

Meet the captain at Bud N Mary’s and start your journey. Your main targets may shine like silver but they’re worth gold - Tarpon, Snook, Speckled Trout, Bonefish, and Spanish Mackerel. You can also catch Snapper, Redfish, and several types of Shark.

Capt. Cory does it all! He’ll cover your fishing license, prepare everything you’ll need to catch fish, and even clean your catch after the trip is over. You only need to bring your sun protection, some snacks, and drinks.

Hop in for a day of fun for the whole group. Native Son Charters awaits!

Native Son Charters
Charter Operator
Native Son Charters
11 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
16 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (7)

Reviews (16)

  • Drew Green
    Drew Green
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Cory

    Half Day Trip on July 11, 2021 • 3 adults

    Started off using a casting net to catch bait fish which was cool. Initial fishing was slow due to time of day and the tide change but Captain Cory kept it interesting and active so we didn't get bored or discouraged. He then moved us onto this nice barracuda and then we landed about 8 tarpon and had 4-6 shake the hook. Great action and tremendous experience with my daughter. Would highly recommend this trip. Thanks Captain!

  • Michael Jerminski
    Michael Jerminski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day am trip

    Half Day Trip on October 26, 2021 • 2 adults

    We took a half day morning trip with native sons charters and couldn’t be happier we did! Capt Cory took us right to a fishing hole after getting some bait and it was nonstop action for hours. My wife landed a 20+ pound grouper and several other monsters. Would 110% recommend!!!

  • Michael Palko
    Michael Palko
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with Captin Cory

    Full Day Trip on November 15, 2021 • 2 adults
  • John Famularo
    John Famularo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2017
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun trip

    Half Day Trip on January 1, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Emily Olson
    Emily Olson
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day with Corey

    Half Day Trip on September 2, 2023 • 2 adults

    Corey is the man! We attempted a Grand Slam and got 2/3! Lots of bites and fun. Corey is super knowledgable and really walked us through the process of getting each fish on and technique. Our go to guy the next time we come down! Thanks Corey!

  • Paul Taylor
    Paul Taylor
    Repeat angler
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome from beginning to end!!

    Half Day Trip on February 26, 2021 • 1 adult

    I would highly recommend native son charters to anyone looking to catch fish and get out on the water with a very knowledgeable captain. My trip went so well I plan on returning asap.

  • Gary Sullivan
    Gary Sullivan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Cory

    Half Day Trip on April 8, 2022 • 2 adults
  • Andrew Shimota
    Andrew Shimota
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    Half Day Trip on March 30, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Jason Cucchi
    Jason Cucchi
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    Half Day Trip on March 16, 2021 • 3 adults • 1 child
  • Keith Conley
    Keith Conley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on August 30, 2022 • 3 adults

FAQs about Native Son Charters

Native Son Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Native Son Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin Marine
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Native Son Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license (Lobster and Snook included)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Native Son Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Native Son Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Spearfishing
Top targeted fish species with Native Son Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Native Son Charters
Native Son Charters
Islamorada, Florida, United States
17 Customer reviews
Member since September 2020
I've been fishing the Keys most of my life and fishing offshore chasing sea monsters for the past 6 years professionally. Now I'll be chasing tailing fish and monster Tarpon in the backcountry on one of the worlds finest skiffs, a Hell's Bay Marquesa. Meet me at Bud N Mary's and let's get catch em up!
Native Son Charters
Native Son Charters
17
reviews
2020
member since
I've been fishing the Keys most of my life and fishing offshore chasing sea monsters for the past 6 years professionally. Now I'll be chasing tailing fish and monster Tarpon in the backcountry on one of the worlds finest skiffs, a Hell's Bay Marquesa. Meet me at Bud N Mary's and let's get catch em up!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers proudly holding matching snook aboard a center-console boat on calm coastal waters.
    Michael P.
    Michael P.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
    We took a half day morning trip with native sons charters and couldn’t be happier we did! Capt Cory took us right to a fishing hole after getting some bait and it was nonstop action for hours. My wife landed a 20+ pound grouper and several other monsters. Would 110% recommend!!!
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a Barracuda caught during a fishing trip, set against a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Drew G.
    Drew G.
    Started off using a casting net to catch bait fish which was cool. Initial fishing was slow due to time of day and the tide change but Captain Cory kept it interesting and active so we didn't get bored or discouraged. He then moved us onto this nice barracuda and then we landed about 8 tarpon and had 4-6 shake the hook. Great action and tremendous experience with my daughter. Would highly recommend this trip. Thanks Captain!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large snook on the bow of a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    John F.
    John F.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2013
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Hell’s Bay Marquesa
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha F115
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
40 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
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Spearfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin Marine
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
Lobster and Snook included
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
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
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Shark (Lemon)Shark (Lemon)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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