Held Fast Charters 

4.9/5 (61 reviews)
 
State licensed
 477 Drost Drive, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042, United States
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Embark on our specialized flats fishing charter in the serene beauty of the Florida Keys. Glide through emerald-green mangrove flats, surrounded by vibrant wildlife. With a focus on fly rods and light tackle, cast for tarpon, bonefish, permit, and more. It’s a unique angling adventure in one of the world’s most stunning fishing destinations.

Camden Mullis

Captain

Camden Mullis

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 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Sand Bar Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $400 
Sand Bar Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 2 people
US $400 
Half Day Fishing Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $550 
Half Day Fishing Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 2 people
US $550 
Sand Bar Trip Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $650 
Full Day Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $800 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (78)

Good Captain, Good Fishing
Good Captain, Good Fishing
Barracuda
+75

Angler rating

55
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 61 reviews
Seth C.
Seth C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good Captain, Good Fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on April 28, 2025

We did a four hour trip in the morning for Tarpon, Bonefish, and anything else that would bite. Cam put us on a lot of Tarpon and we even got into some Permit. But, the most memorable for us was catching some whopper Barracuda. If you simply like catching fish that fight, the Barracuda on light tackle, for us, were a blast. Hint for the guys, if your wife says she wants to practice cast to see if she can cast farther, don’t let her have the damned rod. She’s sure to catch the biggest fish of the day, if you do.

We did a four hour trip in the morning for Tarpon, Bonefish, and anything else that would bite. Cam put us on a lot of Tarpon and we even got into some Permit. But, the most memorable for us was catching some whopper Barracuda. If you simply like catching fish that fight, the Barracuda on light tackle, for us, were a blast. Hint for the guys, if your wife says she wants to practice cast to see if she can cast farther, don’t let her have the damned rod. She’s sure to catch the biggest fish of...  

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 Seth C. recommends Held Fast Charters
Camden Mullis
Camden Mullis (The Captain)
Replied on April 28, 2025
Thank you so much for the review! Had a great time with yall!

Ronald H.
Ronald H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

That's Fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on May 5, 2025

Captain Cam did his best to put us on the Tarpon but they just weren't in the mood today. First half, no luck so we were on the move to find them. Cam was determined and that's what counts on the tougher days. Next stop on another flat and there she was. I made the correct cast and she hit it but threw my artificial on the first jump. Better luck next time. Thanks Captain we still had a great time.

Captain Cam did his best to put us on the Tarpon but they just weren't in the mood today. First half, no luck so we were on the move to find them. Cam was determined and that's what counts on the tougher days. Next stop on another flat and there she was. I made the correct cast and she hit it but threw my artificial on the first jump. Better luck next time. Thanks Captain we still had a great time.  

 Ronald H. recommends Held Fast Charters
Camden Mullis
Camden Mullis (The Captain)
Replied on May 5, 2025
Thank you for the review Ron. Had a great time hunting for them with yall! Yall enjoy the rest of your time in the keys and travel safe.

Daniel C.
Daniel C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Guide!

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Full Day Fishing Trip on June 24, 2025

Captain Cam was an excellent guide and got us on fish right away!!!. He was respectful of the weather and did his best to provide us with a fun filled day!

Captain Cam was an excellent guide and got us on fish right away!!!. He was respectful of the weather and did his best to provide us with a fun filled day!  

 Daniel C. recommends Held Fast Charters
Camden Mullis
Camden Mullis (The Captain)
Replied on June 26, 2025
Enjoyed our day on the water even though it was cut short with that unexpected weather. Look forward to getting out with yall again!

Susan S.
Susan S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Camden

VERIFIED

Half Day Fishing Trip (PM) on January 4, 2025

Had a great time fishing with Camden. He went above and beyond to meet my special request and got me hooked up on a species I'd never caught before, whish is impressive. His boat and equipment are clean and well maintained. He's a great conversationalist and has away of making one feel at ease. I'll definitely fish with him again and recommend him to anyone looking for a great time fishing the FL Keys.

Had a great time fishing with Camden. He went above and beyond to meet my special request and got me hooked up on a species I'd never caught before, whish is impressive. His boat and equipment are clean and well maintained. He's a great conversationalist and has away of making one feel at ease. I'll definitely fish with him again and recommend him to anyone looking for a great time fishing the FL Keys.  

 Susan S. recommends Held Fast Charters

David P.
David P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Barracuda

VERIFIED

Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on February 5, 2025

We had the best time with Captn. Camden! He kept us fully engaged and focused on the fish. Covered a lot of flats and was not dissappointed! Excellent time!

We had the best time with Captn. Camden! He kept us fully engaged and focused on the fish. Covered a lot of flats and was not dissappointed! Excellent time!  

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 David P. recommends Held Fast Charters
Camden Mullis
Camden Mullis (The Captain)
Replied on February 5, 2025
Had a great time with yall today! Let me know next time you are down this way and we will get after it again.

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FAQs about Held Fast Charters

What are the trip rates for Held Fast Charters?

Held Fast Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group - Sand Bar Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Sand Bar Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Fishing Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Sand Bar Trip Full Day (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Fishing Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Held Fast Charters?

When you book a trip with Held Fast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box Welcome to bring small cooler for drinks
What's included in the trip price with Held Fast Charters?

Trips booked with Held Fast Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (I don't typically fish live bait but when I do it is included in the trip price. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There is no charge for cleaning fish. I don't typically target species that you keep though. )
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses are included with the trip cost. )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Held Fast Charters offer?

Held Fast Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Held Fast Charters offer?

Held Fast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Held Fast Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Held Fast Charters include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet your captain

Camden Mullis

Cudjoe Key, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
61 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021

Born and raised in GA, I have had a fishing rod in hand since I was around 3 years old. I spent most of my time through highschool and college fishing lakes and rivers in Georgia and nearby states but I would always make at least one trip a year down to the salt waters of Florida. After college I went out west and bounced around to different jobs and states until I decided that I wanted to give guiding a shot. I headed up to Alaska and cut my teeth guiding from drift boats on the Kenai river. Between season I came down to the Florida Keys (to thaw out) and fell in love with the place and the complex puzzle that this fishery presents. After working at a local tackle shop and doing a little deck handing on the side, I got my captains license and started Held Fast Charters. I am truly blessed and living my dream!

Fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Dolphin super skiff
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Spinning

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Welcome to bring small cooler for drinks

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

I don't typically fish live bait but when I do it is included in the trip price.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

There is no charge for cleaning fish. I don't typically target species that you keep though.

Fishing License

All fishing licenses are included with the trip cost.

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

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

No age limit but I will need a parent or guardian along for kids under 18.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Fish that I target are typically catch & release

How to pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Cudjoe Key right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon
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