Key West Fishing Connection 

5.0/5 (260 reviews)
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State licensed
 5710 U.S. 1, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

Key West Fishing Connection 

State licensed
Stock Island, FL, United States
22 ft
4
5.0/5 (260 reviews)

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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!

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!

Daniel Zier
Captain
Daniel Zier
24 years of experience
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3 Hr – close to home shark fishing
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Nurse)
Shark (Bull)
+2
US $499
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3hr evening sun set shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Bull)
+1
US $499
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hr Trip – Kids Inshore Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr shark and sand bar trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Nurse)
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3hr snapper after dark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:45 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jun 15
Grouper (Goliath)
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Blacktip)
+3
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr AM shark fishing !
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+4
US $799
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr Goliath grouper trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)
+1
US $799
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Texas trophy Goliath and shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Blacktip)
+2
US $799
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Nurse)
Shark (Bull)
Shark (Lemon)
US $799
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr snapper trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Jun 1
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $999
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Blacktip)
+3
US $999
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Blacktip)
+3
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr NO tarpon no pay !!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Aug 1
Barracuda (Great)
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Blacktip)
+3
US $1,400
Entire boat: 2 people
Trophy bull shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - May 1
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
+4
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark on a fly !!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)
Shark (Lemon)
US $2,800
Entire boat: 2 people
No fish no pay 300lb trophyGoliath
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Snapper (Mutton)
Shark (Bull)
Shark (Lemon)
US $3,000
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
260 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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What anglers say

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Great experience
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Family friendly
100%
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100%
Good boat
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Recommended
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Will Saunders
Will Saunders
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Epic Day in the Keys
3 Hr – close to home shark fishing on July 3, 20262 adults

Captain Dan is the man! Took us out to a couple of his fishing holes and hooked up instantly almost every time. His spots were more like aquariums with the amount of life swimming around. Dan knows his stuff and has a lot of experience out on the water. I really wanted to catch a Goliath Grouper and he let me know before we took off that we had a 99.99% chance of getting one with the conditions for the day. He wasn’t wrong went 2/3 on the grouper and then proceeded to catch all the nurse sharks you could want. Switched up to another spot that was holding all of Neptunes finest from giant goliath grouper to lemon sharks. It was amazing to see so many giants hanging out around the boat. Dan the man had a trash can of bait and kept the fish interested. Battled a really nice Lemon shark to end the day. A very epic trip that I will always remember.

Reported catch:
Nurse Shark
Lemon Shark
Daniel Zier
Response from Captain

awesome thank you. hopefully we can do it again one day.

Eric Bouris
Eric Bouris
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2022
5 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Shark Fishing!
3 Hr – close to home shark fishing on June 28, 20262 adults

captain Dan took us on a short 30 minute trip from the dock. he had a significant amount of chum he collected and began getting it out on the water and giant sharks and grouper immediately circled the boat. we had an over 200 lbs bull shark hooked within minutes and fought him for an hour. we also caught a nurse shark before we were exhausted and ended the day as a storm settled in nearby. overall i would highly recommend Captain Dan for shark fishing! thank you for such a great day on the water great!

Daniel Zier
Response from Captain

awesome thank you

Sigvaldi Eggertsson
Sigvaldi Eggertsson
is
Iceland
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Unforgettable experience
3 Hr – close to home shark fishing on June 25, 20263 adults

We had the greatest experience! We were a group of 3 and everyone of us caught a big shark on just a few casts. The crew, the scenery and the conditions were absoloutely perfect and we would recommend anyone looking to go on a fishing trip in the Keys to book a trip with Captain Dan. The three of us had more than enough space to sit and walk around the boat and the trip was also very budget friendly. Couldn’t recommend this trip enough!

Reported catch:
Bull Shark
Daniel Zier
Response from Captain

awesome thank you

John Lopez
John Lopez
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Air jaws in Key West?
3hr evening sun set shark trip on June 9, 20262 adults

My wife and I were visiting Key West and booked a 3 hour shark fishing charter with Captain Dan. From the outset, it was clear we had selected the right captain. His initial message to me “Are you ready to catch something big?” perfectly set the tone for what proved to be an exceptional experience. We enjoyed an epic adventure, surrounded by sharks while landing impressive catches throughout the trip. We even had sharks pirouette through the air twice. The action was nearly constant, the only time we did not have a fish on the line was during our brief breaks. This was more catching than fishing, delivering exactly the thrilling outing we had hoped for. Captain Dan’s expertise and enthusiasm really made the charter a blast for anyone chasing adventure and awesome memories out on the water. We highly recommend Captain Dan to anyone looking for a great fishing adventure in Key West.

Daniel Zier
Response from Captain

awesome review thank you!! can't wait to do it again

Shannon Jordan
Shannon Jordan
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable Shark Fishing Adventure with Capt. Dan
4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark Fishing on May 20, 20264 adults

Our family had the absolute best fishing trip of our lives with Capt. Dan. From the moment we stepped on the boat, the excitement never stopped. We were out for four hours and had a shark on at least one line the entire time — no exaggeration. The first shark of the day was a 7‑foot Bull Shark, and the fight lasted a full 1.5 hours. Watching that beast surface was a thrill none of us will ever forget. After that, the action just kept coming. We landed multiple 7‑plus‑foot Lemon Sharks and even a sleek, hard‑fighting Blacktip Shark. These fish were absolutely incredible to see up close. What made the trip truly exceptional was Capt. Dan himself. His knowledge, energy, and passion for what he does turned a great day into an unforgettable one. He made sure everyone in the family was involved, safe, and having fun. Thanks to him, this became the highlight of our vacation — hands down the best trip we’ve ever taken. If you’re looking for nonstop action, unforgettable memories, and a captain who genuinely cares about giving you the experience of a lifetime, book a trip with Capt. Dan. You won’t regret it.

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Daniel Zier
Response from Captain

awesome review!!! thank you again. look me up next time your in key West

FAQs about Key West Fishing Connection

Key West Fishing Connection offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $499 per group - 3 Hr – close to home shark fishing (3 hours)
  • US $499 per group - 3hr evening sun set shark trip (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Kids Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3hr snapper after dark (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4hr shark and sand bar trip (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4hr AM shark fishing ! (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4hr Goliath grouper trip (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - Texas trophy Goliath and shark trip (5 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 5hr snapper trip (5 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $200 per person after 1 guest - 5hr NO tarpon no pay !! (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Trophy bull shark trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,400 per person - Shark on a fly !! (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per person - No fish no pay 300lb trophyGoliath (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Key West Fishing Connection, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Key West Fishing Connection include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Most days we fish cut bait for the Goliath grouper and sharks but if we go tarpon fishing or snapper for dinner I can pull a pin fish trap for live bait.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I can clean any fish for dinner for free back at the dock)
  • Fishing license (My charter boat license covers everyone on the boat. No need to worry about fishing licenses)
Key West Fishing Connection offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Key West Fishing Connection offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Key West Fishing Connection include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Daniel Zier
Daniel Zier
Daniel Zier

Stock Island, Florida, United States

91 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
260 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up fishing the Florida keys for over 40 years. Fishing is second nature to me. What I enjoy most is watching people catch big trophy fish. I love fishing so much I even go on my days off.

Our Team
Todd M.

Todd M.

Captain

91 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
260 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up fishing the Florida keys for over 40 years. Fishing is second nature to me. What I enjoy most is watching people catch big trophy fish. I love fishing so much I even go on my days off.

Our Team
Todd M.

Todd M.

Captain

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Most days we fish cut bait for the Goliath grouper and sharks but if we go tarpon fishing or snapper for dinner I can pull a pin fish trap for live bait.
Catch cleaning & filleting
I can clean any fish for dinner for free back at the dock
Fishing license
My charter boat license covers everyone on the boat. No need to worry about fishing licenses

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.

You keep catch
If you catch something for dinner its all yours
Catch and release allowed
Other than a few snapper for dinner everything is

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
TarponTarpon

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