Paradise Fishing Big Dave 

4.9/5 (19 reviews)
 Overseas Highway 83413, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Paradise Fishing Big Dave 

4.9/5 (19 reviews)
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Overseas Highway 83413
Islamorada, FL, United States

Based out of Islamorada, Paradise Fishing with Big Dave is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Paradise Fishing Big Dave is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Dolphin, Snapper, Sailfish, Barracuda, Swordfish, and Tripletail, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 42' Cabo boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet, ac, ice-box, fighting chair, and wireless trolling motor.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. The boat comes with at least 12 life vests and all the needed life precaution amenities. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so. The captain will fillet, ice, and put the fish in bags for your later consumption.

There will be a cooler to store a variety of soft drinks and water. Hard liquor is not permitted on this boat.

Your captain runs trips together with his first mate, who's there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Paradise Fishing with Big Dave.
20% combined crew tip required.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

They brought home dinner!
Trolled,deep water bottom fishing and reef fishing in one trip.
Trolled,deep water bottom fishing and reef fishing in one trip.
+32

Angler rating

18
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Showing: 5 of 19 reviews
Will M.
Will M.
5.0/5

Sep 28, 2025

Half Day Trip

A great time was had

VERIFIED
NEW

We had an amazing experience with this charter! The crew was extremely knowledgeable and loved sharing what they knew, which made the trip both fun and educational. What really stood out is that they let us actually fish instead of just reeling in – we got hands-on the entire time. The atmosphere was relaxed, professional, and a ton of fun. Highly recommend this trip for anyone who wants a real fishing experience, not just a ride on the boat.

We had an amazing experience with this charter! The crew was extremely knowledgeable and loved sharing what they knew, which made...  

Captain replied
 Will M. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
 Will M. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 29, 2025
thank you it was our pleasure you and your group were awesome Big Dave

Jason S.
Jason S.
5.0/5

Feb 3, 2024

6 Hour Trip

Great Fishing Boat

VERIFIED

Had a great day, we were on the fish all day long. The boat is in excellent shape; all the equipment and tackle were top quality, and the captain and mate were great, extremely helpful and worked hard to make sure that we fished as much as we could (we booked a 6 hour charter). On a day where it looked like most boats were coming back with small numbers; were came to the dock full. I would highly recommend choosing Big Dave for your charter; don't pass them up.

Had a great day, we were on the fish all day long. The boat is in excellent shape; all the equipment and tackle were top quality,...  

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 Jason S. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
 Jason S. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave

Cheryl K.
Cheryl K.
5.0/5

Apr 27, 2023

Half Day Trip

Fishing with David

VERIFIED

 

 Cheryl K. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
1 person finds this review helpful
 Cheryl K. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
1 person finds this review helpful

Douglas K.
Douglas K.
5.0/5

Jul 29, 2024

Half Day Trip

They brought home dinner!

VERIFIED

I booked this trip for my husband and two sons age 10 and 14. They had a blast. Caught Mahi-mahi, snapper, and Amberjack fish. The captain and mate both were very personable, knowledgeable, and their experience with catching fish was evident! They were great with kids and showed them the ropes out there. We will definitely book a charter with The Big Dave again!!

I booked this trip for my husband and two sons age 10 and 14. They had a blast. Caught Mahi-mahi, snapper, and Amberjack fish....  

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 Douglas K. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
 Douglas K. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave

Sheri W.
Sheri W.

Montgomery, AL

5.0/5

May 6, 2023

Full Day Trip

Full day trip with Captain Dave and first mate Mike.

VERIFIED

This was a bucket list of mine and I’m sure glad to have picked captain Dave and first mate Mike for our trip. The boat has everything you need - from all the rods and reels, knowledge about fishing and the places to go, to the home amenities as a bathroom and air conditioning. It was a slow day for most fishing boats but we were very pleased with what we caught. Next trip to the Keys - I will be looking for Dave and Mike for sure!!! You won’t regret booking them for your next fishing trip!

This was a bucket list of mine and I’m sure glad to have picked captain Dave and first mate Mike for our trip. The boat has everything...  

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 Sheri W. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
 Sheri W. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave

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US $1,800 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

They brought home dinner!
Trolled,deep water bottom fishing and reef fishing in one trip.
Trolled,deep water bottom fishing and reef fishing in one trip.
+32

Angler rating

18
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Showing: 5 of 19 reviews
Will M.
Will M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A great time was had

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip on September 28, 2025

We had an amazing experience with this charter! The crew was extremely knowledgeable and loved sharing what they knew, which made the trip both fun and educational. What really stood out is that they let us actually fish instead of just reeling in – we got hands-on the entire time. The atmosphere was relaxed, professional, and a ton of fun. Highly recommend this trip for anyone who wants a real fishing experience, not just a ride on the boat.

We had an amazing experience with this charter! The crew was extremely knowledgeable and loved sharing what they knew, which made the trip both fun and educational. What really stood out is that they let us actually fish instead of just reeling in – we got hands-on the entire time. The atmosphere was relaxed, professional, and a ton of fun. Highly recommend this trip for anyone who wants a real fishing experience, not just a ride on the boat.  

 Will M. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 29, 2025
thank you it was our pleasure you and your group were awesome Big Dave

Jason S.
Jason S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Fishing Boat

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip on February 3, 2024

Had a great day, we were on the fish all day long. The boat is in excellent shape; all the equipment and tackle were top quality, and the captain and mate were great, extremely helpful and worked hard to make sure that we fished as much as we could (we booked a 6 hour charter). On a day where it looked like most boats were coming back with small numbers; were came to the dock full. I would highly recommend choosing Big Dave for your charter; don't pass them up.

Had a great day, we were on the fish all day long. The boat is in excellent shape; all the equipment and tackle were top quality, and the captain and mate were great, extremely helpful and worked hard to make sure that we fished as much as we could (we booked a 6 hour charter). On a day where it looked like most boats were coming back with small numbers; were came to the dock full. I would highly recommend choosing Big Dave for your charter; don't pass them up.  

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 Jason S. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave

Cheryl K.
Cheryl K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on April 27, 2023

 

 Cheryl K. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave
1 person finds this review helpful

Douglas K.
Douglas K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

They brought home dinner!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 29, 2024

I booked this trip for my husband and two sons age 10 and 14. They had a blast. Caught Mahi-mahi, snapper, and Amberjack fish. The captain and mate both were very personable, knowledgeable, and their experience with catching fish was evident! They were great with kids and showed them the ropes out there. We will definitely book a charter with The Big Dave again!!

I booked this trip for my husband and two sons age 10 and 14. They had a blast. Caught Mahi-mahi, snapper, and Amberjack fish. The captain and mate both were very personable, knowledgeable, and their experience with catching fish was evident! They were great with kids and showed them the ropes out there. We will definitely book a charter with The Big Dave again!!  

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 Douglas K. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave

Sheri W.
Sheri W.

Montgomery, AL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip with Captain Dave and first mate Mike.

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on May 6, 2023

This was a bucket list of mine and I’m sure glad to have picked captain Dave and first mate Mike for our trip. The boat has everything you need - from all the rods and reels, knowledge about fishing and the places to go, to the home amenities as a bathroom and air conditioning. It was a slow day for most fishing boats but we were very pleased with what we caught. Next trip to the Keys - I will be looking for Dave and Mike for sure!!! You won’t regret booking them for your next fishing trip!

This was a bucket list of mine and I’m sure glad to have picked captain Dave and first mate Mike for our trip. The boat has everything you need - from all the rods and reels, knowledge about fishing and the places to go, to the home amenities as a bathroom and air conditioning. It was a slow day for most fishing boats but we were very pleased with what we caught. Next trip to the Keys - I will be looking for Dave and Mike for sure!!! You won’t regret booking them for your next fishing trip!  

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 Sheri W. recommends Paradise Fishing Big Dave

FAQs about Paradise Fishing Big Dave

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Cabo
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots
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