Gone Fishing Charters is located in Key Largo and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Brian will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Dolphin, Tarpon, Snapper, Sailfish, Wahoo, and King Mackerel, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30’ Carolina Express boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and an ice-box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Gone Fishing Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $875
    This trip allows you to target Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Porgy, sharks, and Barracuda. You and the crew depart at 7:00 a.m. and return to the dock at 11:00 a.m. All fishing rods, reels, tackle, licenses, and fish cleaning are included in the price.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $875
    Start your reef and wreck fishing adventure in the afternoon and enjoy 4 fun hours on the water. You can chase Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Amberjack, Porgy, Shark, as well as Barracuda. This trip begins at 1:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    Come aboard and have a great experience fishing deep sea for Marlin, Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Sailfish. The crew takes care of all rods, reels, and tackle you will need for your trip. The price also covers fish cleaning and fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,450
    Spend as much as 8 hours deep sea fishing for species such as Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, or fish reefs and wrecks for Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Barracuda, and sharks. The trip leaves at 7:00 a.m. and includes fishing gear, licenses, and fish cleaning.
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FAQs about Gone Fishing Charters

Gone Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $875 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Gone Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Gone Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Gone Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Gone Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Gone Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Brian Barrus
Key Largo, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since April 2022
Captain John grew up close enough to walk to where he was able to enjoy all that the water and beaches had to offer. He had a boat before he had a car. Captain John always took friends fishing and got his captain's license in 2008. Fishing will always be fun for him and those he fishes with or who come to fish with any of his captains on his charter boats.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Carolina Express (Sportfishing) originally built in 2000. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
8 years and up
You Keep Catch

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Swells and snapper
November fishing trip
May fishing trip
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
63%
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Mike E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Swells and snapper

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (AM) on February 11, 2024
Sea’s were a bit iffy today. Captain Brian and JR got us out safely and put us on a ton of yellow tail. Steady action all...
Mike E. recommends Gone Fishing Charters
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Kristin D. N.
Norman, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (PM) on June 12, 2023
We had a great time with Captain Brian and JR. We will book another trip with them again.
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CHRIS G.
Tewksbury, MA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 17, 2023
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Jonathan W.
Marco Island, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Brian and 1st Mate 'JR'

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (AM) on June 18, 2022
Fantastic experience with these two gents on a Saturday morning. I took my kids (7 and 10), boy and girl. Both gents were very...
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Steve R.
Asheville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Yellowtail on the reef

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Reef and Wreck (AM) on February 12, 2023
We had a fun day fishing with Capn Brian and JR fishing off of Key Largo. Steady action for the whole trip. Windy day but...
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