Reef & Wreck Fishing aboard the Dauntless
If you're looking for a great day on the water with some solid fishing, you're in the right place.
Welcome aboard Dauntless. I'm Captain Janis, and I run laid-back, personalized trips for small groups who want to fish, relax, and actually enjoy their time on the water.
Plenty of shade, room to move around, and a full head onboard—so you're comfortable the whole trip.
Here's what your day could look like:
* Reef Fishing – Light Tackle, Big Fun
We'll head out to the reefs and put some bend in the rods. Light tackle keeps it sporty, and you never know what'll hit—snapper, grouper (in season), mackerel, triggerfish, barracuda, and more.
Fish for dinner, catch-and-release, or just enjoy the action. No pressure—just a good time.
* Snorkeling the Marine Sanctuary
Want to jump in? We'll get you swimming over coral, tropical fish, and clear blue water that makes it all worth it.
*Lobster Snorkeling (Seasonal: Aug 6 – Mar 31)
Part treasure hunt, part underwater hide-and-seek—and ridiculously fun.
* Make It Your Day
Want to mix in cruising, a sandbar stop, or just relax? We'll build the trip around what you actually want to do.
No two trips are the same.
My goal is simple: give you a day you'll still be talking about long after you're back on land. Comfortable boat, relaxed vibe, and zero pressure—just a really good time on the water.
** Special Note **
If your group has anyone allergic to dogs, please be aware that First Mate Siba, a Parson Russell Terrier, is always on the boat.
If you're looking for a great day on the water with some solid fishing, you're in the right place.
Welcome aboard Dauntless. I'm Captain Janis, and I run laid-back, personalized trips for small groups who want to fish, relax, and actually enjoy their time on the water.
Plenty of shade, room to move around, and a full head onboard—so you're comfortable the whole trip.
Here's what your day could look like:
* Reef Fishing – Light Tackle, Big Fun
We'll head out to the reefs and put some bend in the rods. Light tackle keeps it sporty, and you never know what'll hit—snapper, grouper (in season), mackerel, triggerfish, barracuda, and more.
Fish for dinner, catch-and-release, or just enjoy the action. No pressure—just a good time.
* Snorkeling the Marine Sanctuary
Want to jump in? We'll get you swimming over coral, tropical fish, and clear blue water that makes it all worth it.
*Lobster Snorkeling (Seasonal: Aug 6 – Mar 31)
Part treasure hunt, part underwater hide-and-seek—and ridiculously fun.
* Make It Your Day
Want to mix in cruising, a sandbar stop, or just relax? We'll build the trip around what you actually want to do.
No two trips are the same.
My goal is simple: give you a day you'll still be talking about long after you're back on land. Comfortable boat, relaxed vibe, and zero pressure—just a really good time on the water.
** Special Note **
If your group has anyone allergic to dogs, please be aware that First Mate Siba, a Parson Russell Terrier, is always on the boat.

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My wife, son and I did a half day charter with Janis. She was great - very knowledgeable, skilled, patient and fun to fish with. Her boat is well suited for fishing and was well maintained with good shade for a hot sunny day. In just a few hours we caught Mahi, Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper and other fish. We have done many charters over years and she was one of our favorites. We will definitely rebook with the her next time we are back in the Keys!
Janis is amazing doewnt to earth and a passion for the fishing! ahe made my bucket list happen !!

We went with our two boys (12 and 10) and Captain Janis was awesome working with them and teaching them about every step of the process. I could not recommend this trip more.
Fantastic trip, we were on the reef and on the fish in 30 minutes. Everyone had a great time

It was a last-minute booking since the last charter was canceled at the last minute. Captain Janis and Siba were amazing! My husband only fished while I was chasing my son from chasing Siba. I won't recommend parties with kids because of Siba, kids are inquisitive. We did not snorkel for whatever reason. I wish we would have had the chance to snorkel but was not offered the opportunity. Captain Janis had a nice boat, communicative, and friendly.
My active duty, sailor daughter, personally picked Capt Janis for our snorkeling & fishing charter. Women supporting women in a male dominate field. Let me tell you! Capt Janis did NOT disappoint! From the minute we booked our trip with her, she messaged us, immediately answered questions that we had, and kept full communication with us until we arrived on her boat. She suggested that we snorkel first (which we originally wanted at the end) but it ended up being the best decision for us (Capt knows best) Fishing started out slow, but Janis worked her butt off to help us get some bites! Moving locations, trying different poles, bait, etc. Then our rods were on fire! We had the best day on the water! Janis really knows her stuff, and her first mate Siba was the cutest ever! She definitely has her sea legs and living the life! We would absolutely take this charter again, and recommend this charter to anyone looking to have a safe, fun, family day! Thank you Janis, Siba, and The Dauntless for a perfect family day together.

This was a dynamic reef fishing trip. Janice was highly attentive, informative and utilized her depth of fishing knowledge to teach a seasoned Angler some new tricks. We caught several different kinds of fish, mahi, yellow fin snapper and grouper. The boat offered shade when needed and there is a porta potty on board, both of these options are a plus when going on an all day trip. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to enjoy a day on the water and catch some fish!
We booked the 6-hour afternoon trip on the Dauntless with Captain Janis on 5/12/22. We loved the flexibility of being able to book on short notice and with an afternoon start time, and Janis was very open to extending the trip if we wanted. I appreciated that she provided clear instructions and guidance both for onboard safety and fishing techniques. She took us to several fishing spots based on where the fish were biting and we caught a variety of fish, which kept the day interesting! We caught a few small yellowtails, grunts, baby groupers, an eel, a few angelfish, a slippery dick fish (that none of us had ever seen before!), and a spiny dogfish shark that just wouldn’t leave us alone so we caught him at least 3 times! Janis is clearly an experienced angler and loves what she does. Her dog Siba was onboard with us, and she was so sweet and well behaved. The boat was clean and well equipped. I can’t think of anything I’d change about the experience. Overall, it was a fun, chill day of fishing and we enjoyed every minute! Thanks so much, Janis!

Had a great day out on the water. Caught lots of snapper, some Porgy and a few unidentifiables! Saw some big sharks (Had to move again cuz they scared the fish away) Also hooked a few monsters, but our abilities didn't enable us to land them! Did have a few 20-40 minute battles though! Capt Janis is knowledgeable and way laid back. Her first Mate Siba does require a scratch or two behind the ears, but that was no problem for us! The Boat is very comfortable if you have a person or two who is not fishhing and just wants to hang out. That is something most of the boats on this site do NOT have. We Highly recommend Capt. Janis and Dauntless and we will most certainly book again.

My wife, son and I did a half day charter with Janis. She was great - very knowledgeable, skilled, patient and fun to fish with. Her boat is well suited for fishing and was well maintained with good shade for a hot sunny day. In just a few hours we caught Mahi, Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper and other fish. We have done many charters over years and she was one of our favorites. We will definitely rebook with the her next time we are back in the Keys!

Claude, reviews like this make all the early mornings, tangled lines, and fish slime worth it. 😄 Thanks so much for the kind words. I loved having your family aboard, and I’m looking forward even more and bigger fish next time you’re in the Keys!
Janis is amazing doewnt to earth and a passion for the fishing! ahe made my bucket list happen !!

I love that you had a really good time. But the size is a typo! That fish was every bit of 32”!!! 👊🏻 And how exciting a catch. I was just as thrilled as you were. And overall, what a great day! Thank you so much for choosing Dauntless!

Captain Janis knows what she is doing! Caught all I wanted in no time. It was apparently a challenging day to be out there - i didn't see another boat - but the Dauntless was comfortable and accommodating. I'll be booking again for sure.

Loved having you aboard! Thank you so much for choosing Dauntless!
The captain was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Great time!

Thsnk you so much for choosing Dauntless. Siba and I loved having you!
captain Janis and first mate Siba did a great job!

Loved having you! Thank you so much for choosing the Dauntless! We had quite the variety of entertainment! That Jack!!
Stock Island, Florida, United States
The boat name Dauntless, with skeleton/mermaid graphic, is an illustration representing living your best life. I help others live theirs while living my own, combining my professional background with a love of the water, lifetime experience boating, and enjoyment for fishing to make memorable experiences for my guests. I originally came to the Florida Keys to expand my business, including buying a larger boat for chartering and to more fully enjoy being out on the water. I particularly love reef fishing and lobstering. The adventure that comes with catching such a wide variety of fish at the reef is addictive and lobstering is just crazy fun. What makes it even better is sharing the fun and adventure with others.

Siba T.
First mate

Wil K.
Captain


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