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Benchmark Sportfishing 

5.0
(9 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Old Highway 90515, Tavernier, FL 33070, United States–
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Benchmark Sportfishing 

Tavernier, FL, United States
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44 ft
6
5.0
(9 reviews)
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Join Benchmark Sportfishing for an unforgettable fishing trip in Islamorada. Whether you're a beginner or you already have lots of landed trophy fish, Captains Nick and Kevin will make sure you have a fun, safe, and efficient journey. With a crew this experienced and a bit of luck, you'll catch the fish you always wanted.

It all starts on a 44' Benchmark boat. Henriques yachts are known for being custom-built fishing boats for dedicated anglers. They're tough boats designed to withstand all challenges of fishing in the Northeastern United States' typically choppy waters. Benchmark's fishing-first design has a large cockpit space for fishing, a well-appointed air-conditioned salon room with plenty of seats, and a full galley. To assist in getting you on the fish, the yacht is equipped with cutting-edge fish detection and navigational equipment.

With only minutes away from productive spots, you won't have to wait for long to start casting. You can go after a variety of different species, such as Kingfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Sailfish. If you'd like something more family-friendly, visit reefs for Yellowtail Snapper and Barracuda.

All rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included in the price. The crew will also clean and package your catch. Make sure to bring your snacks and drinks as well.

What are you waiting for? Benchmark Sportfishing welcomes you aboard!

Join Benchmark Sportfishing for an unforgettable fishing trip in Islamorada. Whether you're a beginner or you already have lots of landed trophy fish, Captains Nick and Kevin will make sure you have a fun, safe, and efficient journey. With a crew this experienced and a bit of luck, you'll catch the fish you always wanted.

It all starts on a 44' Benchmark boat. Henriques yachts are known for being custom-built fishing boats for dedicated anglers. They're tough boats designed to withstand all challenges of fishing in the Northeastern United States' typically choppy waters. Benchmark's fishing-first design has a large cockpit space for fishing, a well-appointed air-conditioned salon room with plenty of seats, and a full galley. To assist in getting you on the fish, the yacht is equipped with cutting-edge fish detection and navigational equipment.

With only minutes away from productive spots, you won't have to wait for long to start casting. You can go after a variety of different species, such as Kingfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Sailfish. If you'd like something more family-friendly, visit reefs for Yellowtail Snapper and Barracuda.

All rods, reels, bait, and tackle are included in the price. The crew will also clean and package your catch. Make sure to bring your snacks and drinks as well.

What are you waiting for? Benchmark Sportfishing welcomes you aboard!

Benchmark Sportfishing
Charter Operator
Benchmark Sportfishing
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet

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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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3 Hour Trip – Shark and Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
US $795
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
9 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (10)

Reviews (9)

  • Mark Sauro
    Mark Sauro
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    6 Hour Trip on July 13, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Nick and Mate Kyle were great. We went looking for Mahi. They were not biting that day. We saw a few come out but didn't take the bait. We did do some bottom fishing. We were able to catch snapper closer to shore. It was a lot of fun. We would do this again.

  • Brian Aldrich
    Brian Aldrich
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome time

    6 Hour Trip on February 19, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain nick was an all around solid guy. Chase some tuna for a little while. Then put us on the meat for some reef fishing. His boat is solid.He's great with the kids. All around ten out of ten ten ways to go fishing with him again.

  • Kim Francis
    Kim Francis
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Son catches Bull Mahi

    6 Hour Trip on May 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    The captain, crew and boat are the best for catching fish. Air conditioning is a plus for getting the relief out of the sun.

  • Margaret Dehaan
    Margaret Dehaan
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip on March 25, 2025 • 6 adults
  • Marc Hopmayer
    Marc Hopmayer
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    ¾ day w/ Capt Kevin & Frank

    6 Hour Trip on June 15, 2022 • 2 adults

    Incredible…Great day, big fish! Can’t wait to be back Thank you Kevin and Frank

  • Dare Evans
    Dare Evans
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family trip

    6 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Nick and First Mate Jaxson did an amazing job. We had such a good time. Would totally do it again!!! I highly recommend.

  • Ken Spoonhoward
    Ken Spoonhoward
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Nick

    6 Hour Trip on May 10, 2024 • 5 adults
  • Philip Schmidt
    Philip Schmidt
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Kevin

    6 Hour Trip on July 3, 2022 • 2 adults

FAQs about Benchmark Sportfishing

Benchmark Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $795 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shark and Tarpon (3 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Benchmark Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The Benchmark boasts a very nice head on board with plenty of room and no un pleasant odors due to our freshwater flush
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Benchmark Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting, bagging and ice for your fish is included with your charter.)
  • First mate (20%tip iscustomary)
  • Fishing license (The Benchmark has all necessary federal and state fishing licenses. Just get on board and enjoy your day)
Benchmark Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (We travel anywhere from the reef, which is 3-5 miles off the dock to over 30 miles offshore here on the keys)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Benchmark Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Benchmark Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Benchmark Sportfishing
Benchmark Sportfishing
Tavernier, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2022
Licensed USCG 100 ton master captain with over 20 years experience fishing off the coasts of NJ to FL and everywhere in between.
Our Team
Nick N.
Nick N.
Captain
Rich C.
Rich C.
Captain
Benchmark Sportfishing
Benchmark Sportfishing
Fully verified
2
reports
9
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Licensed USCG 100 ton master captain with over 20 years experience fishing off the coasts of NJ to FL and everywhere in between.
The crew
Nick N.
Nick N.
Captain
Rich C.
Rich C.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying two Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Mark S.
    Mark S.
    Captain Nick and Mate Kyle were great. We went looking for Mahi. They were not biting that day. We saw a few come out but didn't take the bait. We did do some bottom fishing. We were able to catch snapper closer to shore. It was a lot of fun. We would do this again.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi in front of a sportfishing boat at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Kim F.
    Kim F.
    The captain, crew and boat are the best for catching fish. Air conditioning is a plus for getting the relief out of the sun.
  • The exterior of the Benchmark sportfishing boat, showcasing its logo and a glimpse of the fishing environment.
    Margaret D.
    Margaret D.
  • A young angler stands beside a display of various fish, including Yellowtail Snapper and Barracuda, laid out on a cleaning table at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Brian A.
    Brian A.
    Captain nick was an all around solid guy. Chase some tuna for a little while. Then put us on the meat for some reef fishing. His boat is solid.He's great with the kids. All around ten out of ten ten ways to go fishing with him again.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, a large Grouper and a smaller fish, while aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Grouper
    Bob and his wife Carmen enjoyed a great day on the bottom grounds with a near limit of nice yellowtail snapper and a beautiful black grouper.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowtail Snapper and a Mackerel at a marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowtail Snapper
    After a few hours of trying for a wahoo with 1 bite that did not stay tight we went and tried our hand at some snapper fishing. It was well worth it for Joe and his wife with no stop action on yellowtail and mutton snapper along with some spanish mackeral and a few sharks to top it off
  • A couple proudly poses in front of their catch of Mahi Mahi displayed on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marc H.
    Marc H.
    Incredible…Great day, big fish! Can’t wait to be back Thank you Kevin and Frank

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Henriques
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Lugger Northern Lights
Powered by
2 x 640HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
The Benchmark boasts a very nice head on board with plenty of room and no un pleasant odors due to our freshwater flush
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting, bagging and ice for your fish is included with your charter.
First mate
20%tip iscustomary
Fishing license
The Benchmark has all necessary federal and state fishing licenses. Just get on board and enjoy your day

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We love kids aboard the Benchmark
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Tavernier right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)

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