Hooligan Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (222 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Overseas Highway 74580, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Hooligan Sportfishing 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (222)
 Angler's Choice
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Overseas Highway 74580
Islamorada, FL, United States
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Start your Islamorada adventure with Hooligan Sportfishing! Captain Sal Gozzo has over 35 years of charter fishing experience, chartering the inshore and offshore waters of New Jersey, North Carolina, and the Florida Keys. He loves putting smiles on his customer’s faces …..He will put every possible effort into your fishing day to make it a successful and memorable one!

Capt. Sal’s fishing passion is unmatched and one of his favorite things is teaching the beginner to novice angler the best techniques for the fishery they opt for. When it comes to children anglers, Capt. Sal has a very patient way with youngsters and strives incredibly to make their fishing experience one they will never forget!

You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Seahunter, designed to handle anything from the Back Country Everglades to offshore deep sea fishing and all in-between. It fishes up to 4 anglers and has a super comfortable and dry ride providing a great fishing experience for our customers.

Captain Sal welcomes questions and has a knack for making your fishing experience a most pleasurable one. Once you fish with Captain Sal you will find yourself looking forward to your next booking with him…as his clients become family and he is always a cell call away to answer any possible question you may have.

You only need to pack some snacks and drinks for the day, as everything else is covered by the captain.

Come fish with Captain Sal and experience a day on the water that you will remember for a long time to come!

*******Please keep in mind it’s customary to tip on all trips!!

Start your Islamorada adventure with Hooligan Sportfishing! Captain Sal Gozzo has over 35 years of charter fishing experience, chartering the inshore and offshore waters of New Jersey, North Carolina, and the Florida Keys. He loves putting smiles on his customer’s faces …..He will put every possible effort into your fishing day to make it a successful and memorable one!

Capt. Sal’s fishing passion is unmatched and one of his favorite things is teaching the beginner to novice angler the best techniques for the fishery they opt for. When it comes to children anglers, Capt. Sal has a very patient way with youngsters and strives incredibly to make their fishing experience one they will never forget!

You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Seahunter, designed to handle anything from the Back Country Everglades to offshore deep sea fishing and all in-between. It fishes up to 4 anglers and has a super comfortable and dry ride providing a great fishing experience for our customers.

Captain Sal welcomes questions and has a knack for making your fishing experience a most pleasurable one. Once you fish with Captain Sal you will find yourself looking forward to your next booking with him…as his clients become family and he is always a cell call away to answer any possible question you may have.

You only need to pack some snacks and drinks for the day, as everything else is covered by the captain.

Come fish with Captain Sal and experience a day on the water that you will remember for a long time to come!

*******Please keep in mind it’s customary to tip on all trips!!

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Rating

4.9
222 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (200)

Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
+194

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (222)

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Mark Frederick
Mark Frederick
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip in the Gulf
4 HOUR HALF DAY (PM) TRIP on February 15, 20263 adults1 child
Took at trip with Captain Dan out on the Gulf side for some Mackerel and Snapper fishing. Took off from their house and from the minute we got there we were impressed. The ride out to the first spot wasn't rough and didn't take too long. Despite not landing any Mackeral at the first spot, my kids, 12 and 14 had a blast jigging and getting a few bites. Those suckers hit hard and we would have loved to catch more, but you can't make the fish bite! After that we took a small ride over to the second spot for Mangrove Snapper. Before we even put the chum down we were catching Snapper on the frozen shrimp. Being from the North, these fish were fun to catch. We caught a bunch of Snapper, Ladyfish, Jack Cravalle and even a few Mackerall. Despite the imperfect fishing conditions, we all caught a bunch of fish and had a great time. Back at the house, Dan filleted our catches for us and we came home with more fish meat than we could eat in the week. Highly recommend!
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Mutton Snapper
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Matthew Baumgartner
Matthew Baumgartner
5.0
Verified
Overall great experience
8 HOUR ( MAHI, TUNA or SAILFISH) on November 17, 20252 adults
Did a full day offshore trip with capt Sal. His boat was a little aged but the motor was brand knew, and the hull is well renowned for handljng both inshore and offshoe conditions. He has a vast level of experience and knew all of the spots to go to, and knew the proper techniques to catch at each spot. If a spot wasn't productive he pulled lines and moved on. We ended up with our limit on blackfin tuna, and brought back several yellow runners and yellow tail snappers. He fileted the fish back at the dock and gave us recommendations where to go and who to ask for to have an incredible meal made with our fresh catch, and also recommended a local company that we could package, flash freeze, and ship the rest of the filets back home (close to 10 pounds worth!!). In between catching, he kept the day fun with story telling and also documented the day as we went with pictures and video, and sent it to us that evening, both raw footage and an edited version set to music. Very happy overall! Thanks Sal!
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Response from Captain
November 20, 2025
Matt and Shannon it was an absolute pleasure fishing with the both of you … tyvm for your business… safe travels back to Maryland
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Cecilia Hayward
Cecilia Hayward
4.7
Verified
Capt. Sal Gives You 110%
6 HOUR (MAHI, TUNA or SAILFISH) on December 24, 20252 adults1 child
Booked this charter for our 12yr old and Capt. Sal truly gave him a trip to remember. Our original trip was off shore sailfish/mahi but the conditions were not favorable. Capt. kindly gave us the option to cancel, but we told him our son Tyler just wants to fish so take us where conditions are in our favor. He quickly pivoted our charter to fish on the gulf side and the fish were aplenty. Mackrel, mangrove snapper, and more. And to capoff the trip he was able to help my son hook a shark. Capt Sal was a patient and amazing coach giving Tyler tips to get a 7ft lemon shark to surface all on his own. What a truly memorable trip.
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Shane Wallace
Shane Wallace
5.0
Verified
Busy morning fishing
4 HOUR HALF DAY (AM) TRIP on November 26, 20252 adults
we had a great morning out fishing. put us on the fish right away (baitfishing) and we caught a bunch of mangrove snapper, a grouper, ladyfish, grunts and mutton snapper. lot of different species. we moved and switched it up to spinning with lures and caught a bunch of spanish mackerel. would recommend 👌🏻
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Reported catch:
Bonefish
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Cero Mackerel
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
ty shane and Katie
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Laura Beard
Laura Beard
5.0
Verified
Personable, knowledgeable and accommodating
4 HOUR REEF FISHING (AM) TRIP on October 18, 20252 adults
Captain Sal brought us to the fish. He gave us cle ar directions to meet him at the boat. He cleaned our fish for us and recommended a local restaurant on the beach that would prepare it for us. It was resonable and quite good. A morning of catching fish followed by lunch eating that fish. Life is good.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
laura tyvm for your kind review… it was a pleasure fishing with you and John
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2 HOUR FAMILY TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
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Sep 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $399
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 HOUR TRIP – NEAR SHORE
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HOUR HALF DAY (AM) TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HOUR HALF DAY (PM) TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
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US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HOUR NIGHT TARPON//SHARK TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
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Mar 15 - Jul 1
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US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HOUR NIGHT TARPON/SNOOK TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
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US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HOUR TARPON/SHARK TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 PM
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US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HOUR REEF FISHING (AM) TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $895
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 HOUR REEF FISHING (PM) TRIP
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
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US $895
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 HOUR (MAHI, TUNA or SAILFISH)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 3 people
FULL DAY 8 HR (FLYFISHING)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 HR BACKCOUNTRY
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,295
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 HOUR ( MAHI, TUNA or SAILFISH)
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8 Hour Trip
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
222 reviews
5
206
4
10
3
2
2
3
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (200)

Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
+194

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (222)

Filter
Showing 15 of 222 reviews
Mark Frederick
Mark Frederick
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip in the Gulf
4 HOUR HALF DAY (PM) TRIP on February 15, 20263 adults1 child
Took at trip with Captain Dan out on the Gulf side for some Mackerel and Snapper fishing. Took off from their house and from the minute we got there we were impressed. The ride out to the first spot wasn't rough and didn't take too long. Despite not landing any Mackeral at the first spot, my kids, 12 and 14 had a blast jigging and getting a few bites. Those suckers hit hard and we would have loved to catch more, but you can't make the fish bite! After that we took a small ride over to the second spot for Mangrove Snapper. Before we even put the chum down we were catching Snapper on the frozen shrimp. Being from the North, these fish were fun to catch. We caught a bunch of Snapper, Ladyfish, Jack Cravalle and even a few Mackerall. Despite the imperfect fishing conditions, we all caught a bunch of fish and had a great time. Back at the house, Dan filleted our catches for us and we came home with more fish meat than we could eat in the week. Highly recommend!
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Mutton Snapper
+2
0
Matthew Baumgartner
Matthew Baumgartner
5.0
Verified
Overall great experience
8 HOUR ( MAHI, TUNA or SAILFISH) on November 17, 20252 adults
Did a full day offshore trip with capt Sal. His boat was a little aged but the motor was brand knew, and the hull is well renowned for handljng both inshore and offshoe conditions. He has a vast level of experience and knew all of the spots to go to, and knew the proper techniques to catch at each spot. If a spot wasn't productive he pulled lines and moved on. We ended up with our limit on blackfin tuna, and brought back several yellow runners and yellow tail snappers. He fileted the fish back at the dock and gave us recommendations where to go and who to ask for to have an incredible meal made with our fresh catch, and also recommended a local company that we could package, flash freeze, and ship the rest of the filets back home (close to 10 pounds worth!!). In between catching, he kept the day fun with story telling and also documented the day as we went with pictures and video, and sent it to us that evening, both raw footage and an edited version set to music. Very happy overall! Thanks Sal!
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Response from Captain
November 20, 2025
Matt and Shannon it was an absolute pleasure fishing with the both of you … tyvm for your business… safe travels back to Maryland
1
Cecilia Hayward
Cecilia Hayward
4.7
Verified
Capt. Sal Gives You 110%
6 HOUR (MAHI, TUNA or SAILFISH) on December 24, 20252 adults1 child
Booked this charter for our 12yr old and Capt. Sal truly gave him a trip to remember. Our original trip was off shore sailfish/mahi but the conditions were not favorable. Capt. kindly gave us the option to cancel, but we told him our son Tyler just wants to fish so take us where conditions are in our favor. He quickly pivoted our charter to fish on the gulf side and the fish were aplenty. Mackrel, mangrove snapper, and more. And to capoff the trip he was able to help my son hook a shark. Capt Sal was a patient and amazing coach giving Tyler tips to get a 7ft lemon shark to surface all on his own. What a truly memorable trip.
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Shane Wallace
Shane Wallace
5.0
Verified
Busy morning fishing
4 HOUR HALF DAY (AM) TRIP on November 26, 20252 adults
we had a great morning out fishing. put us on the fish right away (baitfishing) and we caught a bunch of mangrove snapper, a grouper, ladyfish, grunts and mutton snapper. lot of different species. we moved and switched it up to spinning with lures and caught a bunch of spanish mackerel. would recommend 👌🏻
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Bonefish
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Cero Mackerel
Response from Captain
November 27, 2025
ty shane and Katie
1
Laura Beard
Laura Beard
5.0
Verified
Personable, knowledgeable and accommodating
4 HOUR REEF FISHING (AM) TRIP on October 18, 20252 adults
Captain Sal brought us to the fish. He gave us cle ar directions to meet him at the boat. He cleaned our fish for us and recommended a local restaurant on the beach that would prepare it for us. It was resonable and quite good. A morning of catching fish followed by lunch eating that fish. Life is good.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
laura tyvm for your kind review… it was a pleasure fishing with you and John
0

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2012
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
SeaHunter
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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