Held Fast Charters 

4.9
(74 reviews)
 
State licensed
 477 Drost Drive, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042, United States–

Held Fast Charters 

Cudjoe Key, FL, United States
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16 ft
2
4.9
(74 reviews)

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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.

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
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Camden Mullis
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4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+7
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Sand Bar Trip Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
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8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (86)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (74)

  • James Gehlke
    James Gehlke
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Morning with Captain Cam

    Half Day Fishing Trip on March 10, 2026 • 2 adults

    My best friend and i went out with Cap Cam recently for some flat fishing. He was able to find some Tarpon and Barracuda in some less than ideal conditions. Cam was great - professional and very friendly, patient and knowledgeable. We will definitely look to go out with him again in the future.

  • Tyler Woyke
    Tyler Woyke
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tarpon Surprise

    Half Day Fishing Trip on January 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had an awesome time! Got into some cuda on the flats and then Tarpon showed up which was a surprise for January. Capt Cam was already prepped with a rod rigged for them and we hooked up with a great fish.

  • Gabriel Gaweda
    Gabriel Gaweda
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Barracuda on the flats

    Half Day Fishing Trip on January 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great time polling the flats. Found fish. Made friends. Was a great day in the keys with capt Camden.

  • Seth Cooney
    Seth Cooney
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Captain, Good Fishing

    Half Day Fishing Trip on April 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    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.

  • Kadence Scott
    Kadence Scott
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Book with Capt. Cam!

    Half Day Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM on January 6, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Cam was wonderful! He is so friendly and a great teacher! Even though it was my first time fishing he was able to help me get a few catches! My boyfriend and I had a great trip and we would definitely book with him again!

  • Tyler Denlinger
    Tyler Denlinger
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Half Day Fishing Trip on September 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    hooked my first tarpon on fly and was able to fight it for a good while before spitting the hook. My wife also really enjoyed catching the barracuda on the flats.

  • David Peal
    David Peal
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Barracuda

    Half Day Fishing Trip on February 5, 2025 • 2 adults

    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!

  • Nysa Stricker
    Nysa Stricker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect day in the Keys

    Half Day Fishing Trip on June 6, 2022 • 4 adults

    Capt Camden’s fishing trip gave us a great day in the Keys. We started out with some sport fishing- we didn’t end up with anything in the boat, but had so much fun casting. When we started chumming we caught several different varieties and Cam filleted them up so we had a great dinner that night! Most of all, I appreciated Capt Camden’s patient and positive demeanor with our two sons- he answered every single question while making sure he was watching the lines and prepping for the next catch. This was a great day and I highly recommend!!

  • Elden Smith
    Elden Smith
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Trip - Nearshore, Inshore, & backcountry

    Full Day Trip on July 19, 2021 • 2 adults

    Best personalize charter ever! He put us on barracuda, grunts, and snapper. We weren't able to pull in any tarpon and missed out on bonefish due to a pretty heavy rainfall coming towards us while we were on the flats. However, he got us out and around the storm (barely even getting wet) and went to plan B...chumming water and pulling in a few snapper. Also set us on a sandbar a couple of times for lunch and the refresh for another round of wetting lines. Best of all, this has the be the friendliest guy in Cudjoe Key. Seems to love being on the water and providing folks a good fishing adventure. We had a wonderful time and hope to go out with him again out next trip to the Keys!

  • Hank Belz
    Hank Belz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A great day with Cam.

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2021 • 3 adults • 1 child

    I've been fishing the lower keys since the 1980s and now it was time to introduce our daughter to the back country. Our trip the day before was canceled and had to scramble to get the next day. I found Cam and we couldn't be happier. Even though he is a newer guide he knew where to go and was polite and helpful. All the gear needed as well as a plethora of tackle. I wanted to get our daughter on barracuda and we did that for her, as you can see. This is a perfect way to have a new angler ramp up and then go for permit, bones, etc. We were so happy that my brother in law booked Cam the next day. He is doing a great job and his business will continue to flourish.

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (86)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

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Shawn Branton
Shawn Branton
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
Half Day Fishing Trip on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults

We had a great time! My son and I each caught a tarpon and missed a few others. We had some chances at bonefish but just couldn’t connect. We also each hooked a shark which was fun. The captain had a nice boat and gear and knew what he was doing. I would definitely recommend him.

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Camden Mullis
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review! I really enjoyed fishing with yall today. Wish those bones wouldn't have been so spooky!!!

Doug Boemler Wareing
Doug Boemler Wareing
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Captain Cam is fantastic!
Half Day Fishing Trip on June 16, 2026 • 2 adults

What a joy to be out on the water with Captain Cam! He's everything you want in a guide: knowledgable, patient, and good company. I recommend him to anyone considering booking a flats guide.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
James Gehlke
James Gehlke
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fun Morning with Captain Cam
Half Day Fishing Trip on March 10, 2026 • 2 adults

My best friend and i went out with Cap Cam recently for some flat fishing. He was able to find some Tarpon and Barracuda in some less than ideal conditions. Cam was great - professional and very friendly, patient and knowledgeable. We will definitely look to go out with him again in the future.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Camden Mullis
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review Jim. I enjoyed fishing with yall and look forward to the next time out on the flats!

Tyler Woyke
Tyler Woyke
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Tarpon Surprise
Half Day Fishing Trip on January 14, 2026 • 2 adults

We had an awesome time! Got into some cuda on the flats and then Tarpon showed up which was a surprise for January. Capt Cam was already prepped with a rod rigged for them and we hooked up with a great fish.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Tarpon
Camden Mullis
Response from Captain

Congrats on your first tarpon! Had a blast fishing with yall.

Manny  Amaro
Manny Amaro
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Amazing!
Half Day Fishing Trip on December 13, 2025 • 2 adults

A pleasure to be out on the flats for the first time. Several schools and Dozens of Tarpon. Hooked a Black tip and a 6ft+ Tiger came less than 5 feet from the boat. Highly recommend this charter.

Reported catch:
Tarpon

FAQs about Held Fast Charters

Held Fast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Sand Bar Trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Sand Bar Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6hr Fish and Sandbar (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Sand Bar Trip Full Day (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Fishing Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Held Fast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
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
  • Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included with the trip cost. )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Held Fast Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Held Fast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Held Fast Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Camden Mullis
Camden Mullis
Cudjoe Key, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Typical response 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!
Camden Mullis
Camden Mullis
Fully verified
2
reports
74
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
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!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Fun Morning with Captain Cam
    James G.
    James G.
  • Barracuda on the flats
    Gabriel G.
    Gabriel G.
  • Tarpon Surprise
    Tyler W.
    Tyler W.
  • Great time!
    Tyler D.
    Tyler D.
  • Good Captain, Good Fishing
    Seth C.
    Seth C.
  • Barracuda
    David P.
    David P.
  • Book with Capt. Cam!
    Kadence S.
    Kadence S.
  • Never had a guide work harder
    Deborah G.
    Deborah G.
  • Half day trip with Captain Cam
    Keyan W.
    Keyan W.
  • What a great day!
    Robert  .
    Robert .

What is the boat like?

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip 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
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.
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What the listing policies are

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.
Catch and release mandatory

How you can 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
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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