Captain Manny has been fishing these waters since he was a kid and has been a licensed captain since 2009, licensed and insured. With over 35 years of fishing in the local and surrounding areas of Key Largo, Florida. He knows how to make your day on the water perfect. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, wildlife, and birds while hunting for the local fresh catch of the day!
All trips are good for up to 4 adults and 2 children under 16.

We have a 2 hour special kid trip available for the younger ones for some light fishing and eco tour.

The captain’s Restored 25’ Mako boat offers a very comfortable ride. The boat accommodates up to 4 adults, kids are welcome to join aboard. The boat’s 250 HP Yamaha four stroke engine takes us for a nice ride!

You can fish inshore, near shore or offshore. Fishing in the keys is often determined by the wind directions.  Nearshore reef fishing offers a wide variety of local delights such as Grouper, Trigger, Yellow Tail Snapper, and more – you never know!

All trips include top-notch tackle and rods, live bait ( when available), ice, and water. Adjustable times and hours are available to fit your needs. You can keep the fish your catch and Captain Manny can clean it and bag it for you free of charge. He also covers you for fishing licenses, so just bring some snacks and drinks before you depart.

We also offer sandbar trips, sunsets, and sightseeing. Watch the dolphins play and sometimes spot pink flamingos, manatees, and crocodiles!

Pick your day and make wonderful memories fishing with a local and family-operated charter company!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour – Eco/Kidds/Light Fishing PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed)
    $295
    This 2-hour kid-friendly is for the littles to experience some nature and light fishing. Up to 4 adults and 2 children under 16 are permitted on this trip. Lots of birds, maybe some pink flamingo, crocodile, manatee, and more. Fish along the mangroves and in the local creeks. Your fishing license, all bait, tackle, and ice are included. Just bring whatever you want to eat or drink. Please bring your children's coast guard approved lifejacket. All trips are weather permitting.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour–Shark/Barracuda/Sna (10AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $450
    This 3-hour trip is an inshore Florida Bay Shark and Barracuda hunt! Snapper too! Follow the mangroves and hunt for fish. All licenses, bait, and tackle are provided. Just bring drinks and snacks. All of the captain's booking times can be flexible upon request and all trips are weather-permitting. Times may vary. This trip is good for up to 4 adults and 2 children under the age of 16. All trips are weather permitting.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour–Shark/Barracuda/Sna (7AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $450
    This 3-hour trip is an inshore Florida Bay Shark and Barracuda hunt! Snapper too! Follow the mangroves and hunt for fish. All licenses, bait, and tackle are provided. Just bring drinks and snacks. All of the captain's booking times can be flexible upon request and all trips are weather-permitting. Times may vary. The departure is possible at 9:00 a.m. as well. This trip is good for up to 4 adults and 2 children under the age of 16. All trips are weather permitting.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour–Shark/Barracuda/Snapper (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    This 3-hour trip is an inshore Florida Bay Shark and Barracuda hunt! Snapper too! Follow the mangroves and hunt for fish. All licenses, bait, and tackle are provided. Just bring drinks and snacks. All of the captain's booking times can be flexible upon request and all trips are weather-permitting. Times may vary. This trip is good for up to 4 adults and 2 children under the age of 16. All trips are weather permitting.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $550
    This 4 hour trip takes you to our beautiful, local, Inside Coral Reefs to do some Reef fishing! Yellow Tail Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, Colorful Reef Fish...Anything goes out here! Bring your hat, sunglasses, boat shoes and hop on for a beautiful ride through the mangroves for some close to shore reef fishing. This trip is good for up to 4 anglers. All trips are weather permitting.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:30 AM
    $550
    Hour are flexible!!!This 4 hour trip takes you to our beautiful, local, Inside Coral Reefs to do some Reef fishing! Yellow Tail Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, Colorful Reef Fish...Anything goes out here! Bring your hat, sunglasses, boat shoes and hop on for a beautiful ride through the mangroves for some close to shore reef fishing. This trip is good for up to 4 anglers. All trips are weather permitting.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    5 Hr. Reef Hopping!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $650
    Depauture times are flexible and may vary! Take a fun trip to do some reef hopping! There are lts of great, beautiful fish on our reefs!!! Catch what ever wants to bite kind of day! Grouper, Yellow Tail, Mutton, etc... Triggger, Barracuda, Parrot Fish...etc! 4 anglers are permitted on this trip. Wear your hat, Sun screen, Boat Shoes and some Sunglasses!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Tigerfish
    Tigerfish
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FAQs about Captain Manny Esparza

Captain Manny Esparza offers the following trips to customers:
  • $295 per group - 2 Hour – Eco/Kidds/Light Fishing PM (2 hours)
  • $450 per group - 3 Hour–Shark/Barracuda/Sna (10AM) (3 hours)
  • $450 per group - 3 Hour–Shark/Barracuda/Sna (7AM) (3 hours)
  • $450 per group - 3 Hour–Shark/Barracuda/Snapper (AM) (3 hours)
  • $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $650 per group - 5 Hr. Reef Hopping! (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Manny Esparza, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well Live bait when avaliable
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Captain Manny Esparza include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait when avaliable )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Captain Manny Esparza offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Captain Manny Esparza offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Manny Esparza include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Permit
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

About the Captain

Manny Esparza
Key Largo, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
67 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
Captain Manny has over 30 years of experience fishing the waters of the Florida Keys and all surrounding areas. He simply loves being out there, on the water doing what he loves.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Mako (Center console) originally built in 1981, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Live bait when avaliable
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait when avaliable
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
85%
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Erick H.
East Lyme, CT
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Morning flats Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 5, 2023
Great Captain! Very nice human being! Highest level of professionalism. Keeps his equipment and boat well maintained. Felt...
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Tiffany S.
Grafton, WI
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5.0 / 5
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4 Amazing Hours w/Captain Manny

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 13, 2022
We had our fishing experience with Manny today and it was absolutely amazing!  Our 8 year old son was so excited and Manny...
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Dan W.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Shark Hunting with Captian Manny

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour–Shark/Barracuda/Sna (10AM) on May 3, 2023
We had a Great 3 hour fishing trip with Manny. Our group caught multipule sharks and had great conversation the whole time...
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Zachary W.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour – Eco/Kidds/Light Fishing PM on June 9, 2022
We had so much fun on our trip with Captain Manny. We booked completely last minute, and he was so accommodating and responded...
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Andrew L.
Acton, MA
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Kids Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Kid-Friendly (AM) on November 12, 2022
Captain Manny took me and my 10 year old twins out on a great 2 hour charter.  Up front he gave us a couple of options and...
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