Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide 

4.9
(66 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Islamorada, Islamorada, FL, United States–

Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide 

Islamorada, FL, United States
–
18 ft
2
4.9
(66 reviews)

Whether you're looking to sight fish on the flats or throw a fly in the mangroves, Captain Andy will do his best to guide you into the species of fish you're pursuing. Venture into the scenic inshore waters, flats, and backcountry of the Everglades National Park by a stealth skiff and fishy and personable guide. If you're a seasoned angler or it's your first salt experience, you're sure to have a great day out on the water with Captain Andy.

Very few areas rival the fishing in the Florida Keys as its grounds are rich with many respectable fish species. The species you will be chasing include: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Tripletail, Sheepshead, Cobia, and more. We catch-and-release most fish unless you would like to take home something in slot for dinner and would be happy to filet it for you.

Captain Andy will tailor the trip for the experience you are hoping for…no cookie-cutter trips here! Multi-day trips will explore different areas daily. You can fly fish, use spinning and popping techniques with light tackle or bait or a mix of all to keep it fresh and interesting. You will improve your techniques throughout the day and will leave the trip a better angler.

The watercraft you'll be fishing from is considered one of the finest flats boats on the market today. The 2022 17' Maverick HPX-S flats boat. Most of the day you will be fishing in the serenity of the unspoiled wilderness while your guide strategically poles the boat as quietly as possible from the poling platform. This carbon fiber boat is as light as a feather which is essential in the shallowest of flats and narrowest of creeks. It can comfortably accommodate 2 guests -perfect for couples or fishing with your best bud.

Guiding year-round between the Keys and Steamboat, CO Captain Andy skillfully hand ties flies before each trip to insure the most current patterns for your day of fishing. He is grateful to share his passion with you on the water.

Whether you're looking to sight fish on the flats or throw a fly in the mangroves, Captain Andy will do his best to guide you into the species of fish you're pursuing. Venture into the scenic inshore waters, flats, and backcountry of the Everglades National Park by a stealth skiff and fishy and personable guide. If you're a seasoned angler or it's your first salt experience, you're sure to have a great day out on the water with Captain Andy.

Very few areas rival the fishing in the Florida Keys as its grounds are rich with many respectable fish species. The species you will be chasing include: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Tripletail, Sheepshead, Cobia, and more. We catch-and-release most fish unless you would like to take home something in slot for dinner and would be happy to filet it for you.

Captain Andy will tailor the trip for the experience you are hoping for…no cookie-cutter trips here! Multi-day trips will explore different areas daily. You can fly fish, use spinning and popping techniques with light tackle or bait or a mix of all to keep it fresh and interesting. You will improve your techniques throughout the day and will leave the trip a better angler.

The watercraft you'll be fishing from is considered one of the finest flats boats on the market today. The 2022 17' Maverick HPX-S flats boat. Most of the day you will be fishing in the serenity of the unspoiled wilderness while your guide strategically poles the boat as quietly as possible from the poling platform. This carbon fiber boat is as light as a feather which is essential in the shallowest of flats and narrowest of creeks. It can comfortably accommodate 2 guests -perfect for couples or fishing with your best bud.

Guiding year-round between the Keys and Steamboat, CO Captain Andy skillfully hand ties flies before each trip to insure the most current patterns for your day of fishing. He is grateful to share his passion with you on the water.

Andy Janoski
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4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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Dec 1 - May 31
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
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US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
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US $1,000
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
81%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

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Roy Bennett
Roy Bennett
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Andy was fun to fish with
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 31, 2026 • 2 adults

fly, spin... itsall good

Roy Bennett
Roy Bennett
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
epic
4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 29, 2026 • 2 adults

ROBERT BRIESEMEISTER
ROBERT BRIESEMEISTER
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
8 Hour Trip on January 30, 2026 • 1 adult

Brad Bruce
Brad Bruce
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
A top !% Guide
8 Hour Trip on February 28, 2025 • 1 adult

Captain Andy was one of the most knowledgeable and and zen-like guides I've ever had the pleasure of fishing with. On day 1 he was exceptionally patient with my wife who hasn't fished since she was a child and he put us on several species of fish while sharing has incredible base of knowledge in a very calm and encouraging manner. He also coached my novice fly fishing skills without frustration as I spooked one fish after another with short casts, bad casts and the like while keeping it fun. We ended day 1 with my first bonefish on fly. Day 2 was just he and I as we chased tarpon on the Atlantic side. Again, he put me on many target fish while calmly tolerating my inexperience with fly fishing. I've done several guided fishing trips and Andy is in the top 1% of guides. Whether you are an experienced angler looking for a top guide, or you are novice and looking for a patient, fun and knowledgeable person to take you fishing, Captain Andy is first class and I look forward to fishing with him again.

Reported catch:
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jeff Eckel
Jeff Eckel
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time flats fishing with capt Andy
6 Hour Trip on May 16, 2025 • 2 adults

First time flats fishing in islamorada, me and my wife decided to use a guide to fish these fun but different waters in the back country of the keys. We took a trip into Everglades national park catching snook, bonefish and mangrove snapper. Also seen several tarpon, sharks and stingrays and permit. Having a great and knowledgeable guide is the best way to fish in a place that you are not familiar with. Would highly recommend using captain Andy for your next adventure in the florida keys. We will use him again for sure

Reported catch:
Snook
Bonefish

FAQs about Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide

Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait will be provided at no cost to angler. Captain will try to get bait as efficiently as possible and most likely before your trip. There's a variety of baits and sometimes certain baits disappear for periods of time, artificial always work also.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I do not charge for filleting fish at the end of the day.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are provided with the trip.)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide include:
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Andy Janoski
Andy Janoski
Islamorada, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022
Captain Andy is a lifelong angler guiding year-round between the backcountry waters of the Florida Keys and the trout streams of the mountain West in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He has a Bachelor of Science in Fish & Wildlife Management and Ecology & Evolution from Montana State University and has worked as a Fish Biologist for the State of Oregon. In 2012, he started guiding fly fishing and hasn't looked back. When he isn't taking clients out on the water, he is out chasing the fish himself and traveling around the world in pursuit of fishing in the most beautiful places.
Andy Janoski
Andy Janoski
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66
reviews
2022
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Captain Andy is a lifelong angler guiding year-round between the backcountry waters of the Florida Keys and the trout streams of the mountain West in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He has a Bachelor of Science in Fish & Wildlife Management and Ecology & Evolution from Montana State University and has worked as a Fish Biologist for the State of Oregon. In 2012, he started guiding fly fishing and hasn't looked back. When he isn't taking clients out on the water, he is out chasing the fish himself and traveling around the world in pursuit of fishing in the most beautiful places.

The fish you can target

Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a Snook caught while fishing in a coastal environment, showcasing the beautiful waters and mangroves in the background.
    Jeff E.
    Jeff E.
    First time flats fishing in islamorada, me and my wife decided to use a guide to fish these fun but different waters in the back country of the keys. We took a trip into Everglades national park catching snook, bonefish and mangrove snapper. Also seen several tarpon, sharks and stingrays and permit. Having a great and knowledgeable guide is the best way to fish in a place that you are not familiar with. Would highly recommend using captain Andy for your next adventure in the florida keys. We will use him again for sure
  • An angler proudly displaying a Barracuda while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Alan P.
    Alan P.
    This is my second trip out with Captain Andy and again a really super experience. I had my 20 something daughter along for the trip initially just to observe and Andy handed her a rod and got her right into it. Needless to say she was thrilled catching snook, mangrove snapper, a barracuda and sea bass. Andy is super knowledgeable not only about fishing Islamorada but also other forms of fly fishing and hunting which makes for great conversation in addition to a day on the water. I will definitely be back again.
  • A young angler standing confidently on the bow of a skiff, scanning the water for fish in a calm, turquoise bay.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    John B.
    John B.
    Cold front, windy conditions, our guide, Andy, found fish in difficult conditions and was able to meet my expectations. It turned out to be a great day on the water. I would highly recommend him.
  • An angler proudly displaying a Barracuda while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Ann G.
    Ann G.
    Captain Andy is a knowledgeable guide and super nice guy! So patient with this non-fisher! We caught barracuda and bone fish! Plus, we saw so many Florida birds and fish, dolphin, shark, manta ray, sting ray! Ann from MN
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing from a Maverick boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Mike M.
    Mike M.
    Had an amazing day on the water with Captain Andy in Islamorada! From start to finish, he put us on the fish and made sure we had a great time. We caught plenty of snapper, landed a big snook, and even hooked into a massive tarpon—though he managed to get away (as the big ones often do!). Andy’s knowledge of the local waters and his ability to find fish made for an unforgettable trip. If you’re looking for a top-notch guide who knows his stuff and keeps the action going, Andy is your guy. Highly recommend and can’t wait to book again!
  • Angler proudly displaying a Snook caught while fishing from a modern boat in clear waters.
    Richard S.
    Richard S.
    My Son and I had a great day with Capt. Andy working the Flats. Despite windy conditions and a temperature drop, before too long Capt. Andy spotted some snook on the mangrove edge as well as in the open, along with some barracuda. Along with getting some nice snook we caught several mangrove snappers. Along the way Capt. Andy shared his vast knowledge of fishing the Flats, Everglades and several destinations around the country. Hope to get out there again .
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while standing on a boat in clear waters, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    The winter fishing has kicked off to a great start with the first few cold fronts rolling through. Changing weather means changing patterns in fish, creating unique opportunities as fish and move between cold weather and warm weather haunts. Large groups of snook and reds can move into shallow flats looking for shrimp, looking for an easy meal for the proper presentation. Big barracuda can be found on flats as well and can provide a drag screaming and aerial show. Lots of opportunities for the angler looking to warm up and pursue the great winter fishing the florida keys have to offer!
  • An angler proudly displaying a Snook caught while fishing in a shallow coastal area, with mangroves in the background.
    Brad S.
    Brad S.
    Captain Andy did a great job putting me on fish! I’m an amateur angler and fishing flats for the first time. He is an overall good guy and made the experience amazing. Thanks again Andy, I’ll be back to see you soon.
  • Angler holding a large Tarpon while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful catch during a sunny day on the boat.
    Jim V.
    Jim V.
    Andy was very knowledgeable and brought us to a lot of fish. My son and I had an amazing time and I would highly recommend him.
  • Angler displaying a beautiful striped fish while on a boat in a sunny fishing environment.
    Winter is filled with great opportunities to catch what we call belly crawlers. The shallow waters of the backcountry warm up faster and fish fill into some really great spots for sightfishing. The local tarpon fishing can be great on warmer days also and these fish can be found in a variety of close spots. In short, winter is a time not to be missed in the backcountry of the Florida keys and Everglades national park!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Maverick
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait will be provided at no cost to angler. Captain will try to get bait as efficiently as possible and most likely before your trip. There's a variety of baits and sometimes certain baits disappear for periods of time, artificial always work also.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I do not charge for filleting fish at the end of the day.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are provided with the trip.
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Islamorada right now

BonefishBonefish
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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