Key West Fishing Connection 

5.0/5 (211 reviews)
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State licensed
 5710 U.S. 1, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

Key West Fishing Connection 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (211)
 Angler's Choice
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5710 U.S. 1
Stock Island, FL, United States
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Based out of Stock Island, Key West Fishing Connection invites you to join them for an extraordinary adventure you'll cherish in your memories for years to come.

The warm Key West waters offer the perfect tropical backdrop for a fantastic day outdoors. No wonder it's one of the world's most iconic fishing destinations!

Capt. Dan is here to get you on some fish and ensure you have the time of your life doing it. You'll be using techniques like light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, and spinning, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 6-hour trips, you will target Tarpon and Shark, with Snapper, Grouper, and other species as a bonus.

You'll be fishing from a 22' Lake and Bay boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at once. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. For your convenience, your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day, and you'll be able to keep any species that you can have for dinner.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Key West Fishing Connection!

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Rating

5.0
211 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (571)

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.
The best Captain EVER!!!!
The best Captain EVER!!!!
An angler reaching out to a large shark while fishing from a boat, showcasing an exciting catch-and-release moment in open waters.
An angler is reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
Angler reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in open waters.
+565

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (211)

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Amy Garner
Amy Garner
5.0
Verified
New
Best Trip Ever!!!!!
3hr evening sun set shark trip on April 4, 20264 adults
Best fishing trip ever! Captain Daniel was incredibly patient, experienced, and truly wonderful to spend the day with. He never stopped helping, guiding, and coaching us for a single moment. His knowledge of the area and the different types of fish was amazing—you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. We felt completely safe and taken care of the entire time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Both of my boys were catching fish after fish—bull shark, blacktip shark, lemon sharks—one after another! Captain Daniel knew all the best spots and kept us on the fish the entire time. We had such a beautiful day out on the water, including an unforgettable 300 lb bull shark! It took my 17-year-old son over 40 minutes to reel him in, and Captain Daniel was right there the entire time, offering encouragement, guidance, and support. My sons will remember this trip for a lifetime. With over 25 years of experience, you will not be disappointed!
An angler actively reeling in a large shark while fishing in clear waters, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Cobia
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
April 4, 2026
thank you for the amazing review
0
William Munyon
William Munyon
5.0
Verified
New
Best Trip Ever!! Captain Dan is the Man !!!
4hr something for dinner on April 5, 20262 adults1 child
Key West fishing never disappoints! Captain Dan put us fish immediately and it was nonstop action all day. Dan took care of everything and it truely shows that takes pride in his work. Dan was the most intentive I have ever seen with making sure the bait was fresh and lines not tangled when catching multiple fish at once. We caught a varierty of fish and finished with a large bull shark. Trip for the record books and would definately use Captain Dan in the future.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat in sunny waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a charter boat.
Young angler proudly holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly holding a small shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A shark swimming in the water, showcasing the marine environment but lacking clear subject focus.
An angler reeling in a large shark while fishing in open waters, showcasing an exciting moment during a deep-sea fishing trip.
A young angler is actively reeling in a large fish from the side of a boat, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a Speckled Trout on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during their fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
Thank you for the review. can't wait to fish with you again.
0
Lesley Porterfield
Lesley Porterfield
5.0
Verified
Captain Dan is the sweet spot man!
3 Hr – close to home shark fishing on March 14, 20262 adults
If you’re thinking about booking a fishing charter — do it with Captain Dan. Seriously, one of the best days we’ve ever had on the water. Captain Dan had us on fish immediately. Not only did we land a barracuda, but we also caught 2 incredible blacktip shark… so incredible that we’re actually getting one taxidermied as a memory from the trip! That alone tells you how epic the day was. Also snagged a juvenile shark immediately! Captain Dan is the perfect mix of knowledgeable, patient, and just genuinely fun to fish with. He knows exactly where to go, keeps the energy high, and makes sure everyone on the boat is having a great time whether you’re a seasoned angler or just along for the ride. The boat was clean, comfortable, and the scenery out there was unreal. It honestly felt like one of those days you wish you could hit rewind and do all over again. If you’re in the area and want a true fishing adventure, book with Captain Dan. We’d go out again with him in a heartbeat.
Angler proudly holding a shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
A large shark is displayed on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Angler actively reeling in a shark while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
Angler actively reeling in a shark while fishing from a boat in clear waters.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
March 16, 2026
Thank you for the amazing review. hopefully we get a chance to do some fishing again one day
0
Erick Wyszkowski
Erick Wyszkowski
New Berlin, WI
5.0
Book It!!!!!
4hr AM shark fishing ! on February 19, 2026
I am an outdoorsman from Wisconsin. I live to hunt and fish with my kids. I booked a half day shark trip with Captain Dan on our family vacation to the keys. It was far and away the best fishing experience of my life. From the moment we got to our spot we had constant action for the full four hours on black tip and black nose sharks landing 11 of 16 and often having multiple on at a time. These sharks were up to 80 pounds. The five we lost spooled us so I asked Captain Dan what they were and how we catch them and he said we'd have to bring out the really heavy tackle to slow them down. I booked another half day with him to try it. We started out that half day catching a bunch of snapper for the cooler and bait fish. Then he put in the shark rods. Again, constant action but this time they were huge. We ended up catching 3 Lemon sharks, a Nurse shark, and a Goliath Grouper. The sharks were all over 8' long and 250 lbs and the grouper was pushing 500 lbs. This was the absolute best thing ever. I've caught a lot of muskies and salmon in my life and these sharks made them feel like minnows. Captain Dan is extremely knowledgable and a blast to fish with. I can't wait to get back out there with him again. He has my highest recommendation.
A family proudly displays a large Goliath Grouper while wading in clear waters, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler actively reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
A young angler is reeling in a large shark while fishing in clear blue waters, showcasing an exciting catch during a deep-sea adventure.
Angler interacting with a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
Angler proudly displaying a Cobia while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
A young angler is reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while wading in clear turquoise waters.
Young angler proudly holding a small shark while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful catch on a sunny day.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Lemon Shark
Goliath Grouper
Mutton Snapper
+1
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
awesome thank you for the amazing review. I'm ready to do it all again
1
Randall Gaddy
Randall Gaddy
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Experience!
3 Hr – close to home shark fishing on March 18, 20262 adults
Captain Dan was great! you can tell he truly eats, sleeps and beathes Fishing. I highley recommend him to anyone looking to go out on the water to fish. He was knowledgeable and put our best interests first! He was adamant about us changing the date because the weather was bad and he wanted us to have the best possible experience, but we had nothing else planned and we were eager to get out there. We were still able to land 3 sharks by the end of the trip in weather that didn’t favor us. I wouldnt question it, book the charter, you wont regret it!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Mutton Snapper
Response from Captain
March 20, 2026
awesome thank you again. definitely one of my favorite videos haha
0

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hr – close to home shark fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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Starting time
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $499
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3hr evening sun set shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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3 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
US $499
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hr Trip – Kids Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr something for dinner
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr snapper after dark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr Goliath grouper trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $799
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr AM shark fishing !
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $799
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & snapper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $799
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $999
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $999
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6hr snapper trip
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $999
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
211 reviews
5
211
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (571)

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.
The best Captain EVER!!!!
The best Captain EVER!!!!
An angler reaching out to a large shark while fishing from a boat, showcasing an exciting catch-and-release moment in open waters.
An angler is reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
Angler reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in open waters.
+565

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (211)

Filter
Showing 15 of 211 reviews
Amy Garner
Amy Garner
5.0
Verified
New
Best Trip Ever!!!!!
3hr evening sun set shark trip on April 4, 20264 adults
Best fishing trip ever! Captain Daniel was incredibly patient, experienced, and truly wonderful to spend the day with. He never stopped helping, guiding, and coaching us for a single moment. His knowledge of the area and the different types of fish was amazing—you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. We felt completely safe and taken care of the entire time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Both of my boys were catching fish after fish—bull shark, blacktip shark, lemon sharks—one after another! Captain Daniel knew all the best spots and kept us on the fish the entire time. We had such a beautiful day out on the water, including an unforgettable 300 lb bull shark! It took my 17-year-old son over 40 minutes to reel him in, and Captain Daniel was right there the entire time, offering encouragement, guidance, and support. My sons will remember this trip for a lifetime. With over 25 years of experience, you will not be disappointed!
An angler actively reeling in a large shark while fishing in clear waters, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Cobia
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
April 4, 2026
thank you for the amazing review
0
William Munyon
William Munyon
5.0
Verified
New
Best Trip Ever!! Captain Dan is the Man !!!
4hr something for dinner on April 5, 20262 adults1 child
Key West fishing never disappoints! Captain Dan put us fish immediately and it was nonstop action all day. Dan took care of everything and it truely shows that takes pride in his work. Dan was the most intentive I have ever seen with making sure the bait was fresh and lines not tangled when catching multiple fish at once. We caught a varierty of fish and finished with a large bull shark. Trip for the record books and would definately use Captain Dan in the future.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat in sunny waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a charter boat.
Young angler proudly holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
A young angler proudly holding a small shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
A shark swimming in the water, showcasing the marine environment but lacking clear subject focus.
An angler reeling in a large shark while fishing in open waters, showcasing an exciting moment during a deep-sea fishing trip.
A young angler is actively reeling in a large fish from the side of a boat, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a Speckled Trout on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during their fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
Thank you for the review. can't wait to fish with you again.
0
Lesley Porterfield
Lesley Porterfield
5.0
Verified
Captain Dan is the sweet spot man!
3 Hr – close to home shark fishing on March 14, 20262 adults
If you’re thinking about booking a fishing charter — do it with Captain Dan. Seriously, one of the best days we’ve ever had on the water. Captain Dan had us on fish immediately. Not only did we land a barracuda, but we also caught 2 incredible blacktip shark… so incredible that we’re actually getting one taxidermied as a memory from the trip! That alone tells you how epic the day was. Also snagged a juvenile shark immediately! Captain Dan is the perfect mix of knowledgeable, patient, and just genuinely fun to fish with. He knows exactly where to go, keeps the energy high, and makes sure everyone on the boat is having a great time whether you’re a seasoned angler or just along for the ride. The boat was clean, comfortable, and the scenery out there was unreal. It honestly felt like one of those days you wish you could hit rewind and do all over again. If you’re in the area and want a true fishing adventure, book with Captain Dan. We’d go out again with him in a heartbeat.
Angler proudly holding a shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
A large shark is displayed on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Angler actively reeling in a shark while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
Angler actively reeling in a shark while fishing from a boat in clear waters.
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
March 16, 2026
Thank you for the amazing review. hopefully we get a chance to do some fishing again one day
0
Erick Wyszkowski
Erick Wyszkowski
New Berlin, WI
5.0
Book It!!!!!
4hr AM shark fishing ! on February 19, 2026
I am an outdoorsman from Wisconsin. I live to hunt and fish with my kids. I booked a half day shark trip with Captain Dan on our family vacation to the keys. It was far and away the best fishing experience of my life. From the moment we got to our spot we had constant action for the full four hours on black tip and black nose sharks landing 11 of 16 and often having multiple on at a time. These sharks were up to 80 pounds. The five we lost spooled us so I asked Captain Dan what they were and how we catch them and he said we'd have to bring out the really heavy tackle to slow them down. I booked another half day with him to try it. We started out that half day catching a bunch of snapper for the cooler and bait fish. Then he put in the shark rods. Again, constant action but this time they were huge. We ended up catching 3 Lemon sharks, a Nurse shark, and a Goliath Grouper. The sharks were all over 8' long and 250 lbs and the grouper was pushing 500 lbs. This was the absolute best thing ever. I've caught a lot of muskies and salmon in my life and these sharks made them feel like minnows. Captain Dan is extremely knowledgable and a blast to fish with. I can't wait to get back out there with him again. He has my highest recommendation.
A family proudly displays a large Goliath Grouper while wading in clear waters, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler actively reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
A young angler is reeling in a large shark while fishing in clear blue waters, showcasing an exciting catch during a deep-sea adventure.
Angler interacting with a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
Angler proudly displaying a Cobia while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
A young angler is reeling in a large shark while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while wading in clear turquoise waters.
Young angler proudly holding a small shark while fishing in clear waters, showcasing a successful catch on a sunny day.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Lemon Shark
Goliath Grouper
Mutton Snapper
+1
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
awesome thank you for the amazing review. I'm ready to do it all again
1
Randall Gaddy
Randall Gaddy
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Experience!
3 Hr – close to home shark fishing on March 18, 20262 adults
Captain Dan was great! you can tell he truly eats, sleeps and beathes Fishing. I highley recommend him to anyone looking to go out on the water to fish. He was knowledgeable and put our best interests first! He was adamant about us changing the date because the weather was bad and he wanted us to have the best possible experience, but we had nothing else planned and we were eager to get out there. We were still able to land 3 sharks by the end of the trip in weather that didn’t favor us. I wouldnt question it, book the charter, you wont regret it!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Mutton Snapper
Response from Captain
March 20, 2026
awesome thank you again. definitely one of my favorite videos haha
0

FAQs about Key West Fishing Connection

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Lake and Bay
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha outboard
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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