First Choice Charters 

4.8/5 (59 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 83413 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

First Choice Charters 

Federally permitted
Islamorada, FL, United States
37 ft
6
4.8/5 (59 reviews)
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Rating

4.8
59 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (100)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
83%
Family friendly
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (59)

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Kristy Van Hoose
Kristy Van Hoose
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
1
4.7
Verified
Fun time with First Choice Charters!
3/4 Day Trip on April 19, 20262 adults
Capt Larry and first mate Tom were wonderful to work with! Capt Larry let us know the weather wouldn’t be good for the initial day we had booked while staying in Islamorada. He was flexible for a later departure on a different day so we could drive in and go when the weather was better. FM Tom was patient and helpful teaching us how to use the equipment and the best method for the different fish. They had a method for attracting and catching the fish, which was interesting to learn. We had a great time and caught some beautiful fish! Some we kept and some were catch and release. (Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack, Gag Grouper and Goliath Grouper) Thank you Capt Larry and First Mate Tom for a great experience and some yummy dinners!
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Response from Captain
April 26, 2026
thank you
Dan Bonner
Dan Bonner
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
0
4.3
Verified
First Choice Charters with Capt. Larry
Half Day Trip on February 26, 20266 adults
We had an absolutely fantastic day out on the water, catching 4 Bonita and 10 boat limit) black fin tuna. Captain Larry knew exactly where to go to get the best results and the crewman, Tom, was beyond awesome. Overall, great, great trip! It was the kind of trip that seems to happen to other people and not to me. This time it was me so very thankful for the experience and thanks to First Choice!
Response from Captain
February 28, 2026
thanks
Dale Kinsell
Dale Kinsell
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
So many Tuna!
3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 20254 adults
Took this charter for the whole family and everyone had a blast! We told Captain Larry that we wanted to catch Blackfin Tuna, and we filled the boat with them. Would recommend to anyone who asks.
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
thank yoy
Gary Sims
Gary Sims
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
Good old school Capt to put you on fish.
Full Day Trip on December 28, 20253 adults
Had a great day on the water. Old school very friendly Captain, just what I was looking for. He knows the water well. Boat is an older boat, not all the bells and whistles, but old school and knows how to fish. Would recommend if this is the type of charter you are looking for.
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
thank you
Kelly Lanza
Kelly Lanza
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
May fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 20263 adults
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
thank you for the review and please enjoy the fresh fish

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,130
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
US $1,480
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,680
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Fish – Kite Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 1
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US $1,995
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day – Offshore Deep Droping!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 1
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US $1,995
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Swordfishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
59 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (100)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
83%
Family friendly
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (59)

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Kristy Van Hoose
Kristy Van Hoose
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
1
4.7
Verified
Fun time with First Choice Charters!
3/4 Day Trip on April 19, 20262 adults
Capt Larry and first mate Tom were wonderful to work with! Capt Larry let us know the weather wouldn’t be good for the initial day we had booked while staying in Islamorada. He was flexible for a later departure on a different day so we could drive in and go when the weather was better. FM Tom was patient and helpful teaching us how to use the equipment and the best method for the different fish. They had a method for attracting and catching the fish, which was interesting to learn. We had a great time and caught some beautiful fish! Some we kept and some were catch and release. (Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack, Gag Grouper and Goliath Grouper) Thank you Capt Larry and First Mate Tom for a great experience and some yummy dinners!
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Response from Captain
April 26, 2026
thank you
Dan Bonner
Dan Bonner
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
0
4.3
Verified
First Choice Charters with Capt. Larry
Half Day Trip on February 26, 20266 adults
We had an absolutely fantastic day out on the water, catching 4 Bonita and 10 boat limit) black fin tuna. Captain Larry knew exactly where to go to get the best results and the crewman, Tom, was beyond awesome. Overall, great, great trip! It was the kind of trip that seems to happen to other people and not to me. This time it was me so very thankful for the experience and thanks to First Choice!
Response from Captain
February 28, 2026
thanks
Dale Kinsell
Dale Kinsell
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
So many Tuna!
3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 20254 adults
Took this charter for the whole family and everyone had a blast! We told Captain Larry that we wanted to catch Blackfin Tuna, and we filled the boat with them. Would recommend to anyone who asks.
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
thank yoy
Gary Sims
Gary Sims
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
Good old school Capt to put you on fish.
Full Day Trip on December 28, 20253 adults
Had a great day on the water. Old school very friendly Captain, just what I was looking for. He knows the water well. Boat is an older boat, not all the bells and whistles, but old school and knows how to fish. Would recommend if this is the type of charter you are looking for.
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
thank you
Kelly Lanza
Kelly Lanza
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
May fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 20263 adults
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
thank you for the review and please enjoy the fresh fish

FAQs about First Choice Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
1958
Restored in
2011
Boat manufacturer
Merritt
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 355HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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