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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hr – close to home shark fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $499
    Spend a little time fishing and cruising the bay by boat. We're happy to spend time with new anglers visiting the Keys. Explore the nearshore mangrove channels and canals of the shallow gulf waters in Key West. Hang out at the sand bar, or go looking for dolphins and birds on an eco trip to see the incredible wildlife that Key West has to offer.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3hr evening sun set shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $499
    The 3hr sun set trips are amazing. We fish light tackle in key west harbor. You get to reel in trophy fish and get a beautiful sun set at the same time.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    US $799
    We love to catch Sharks and Tarpon. Come and fish for 4 hours in the evening on the 22' Lake and Bay. We can do an evening Tarpon trip inshore around the channels and bridges around Key West. Usually, go after Tarpon around 20 to 50 lb. The bigger ones are often around but more difficult to hook. We use live bait on light tackle, so everyone has a great time. We can also target big Mangrove Snapper and Sharks while fishing for Tarpon.
  • Private trip
    4 Hr Trip – Kids Inshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $799
    Come join us for 4 hours of fishing for Mangrove Snappers, Barracuda, and trophy Sharks. We love to catch Sharks and teach kids to love and respect fishing. Family-friendly fishing, using light tackle so that everyone has a great time. The 22' Lake and Bay is equipped with Sea-dek to make it comfortable for everyone. 100% Shark Guarantee.
  • Private trip
    4hr Goliath grouper trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $799
    We fish inshore swallow ship wrecks and deep mangrove channels for big Goliath grouper. All catch and release using med heavy stand-up tackle.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    US $999
    Always wanted to catch your first Shark, or have a personal best to fish for? We love catching big Sharks on the Lake and Bay and have adopted a motto of "No Shark, no pay." We will target Sharks and other species as well, but guarantee 100% Shark hookup for your trip: No Shark, no pay. The 22' Lake and Bay is a perfect boat to fish for and land big Sharks in shallow water. Capt. Dan and crew will put you on the Sharks, and with a 6-hour trip, there is plenty of time to target some other fish.
  • Private trip
    6 Hr Trip – Tarpon, Shark, Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $999
    We use live bait on light tackle, so everyone has a great time. We can also target big Mangrove Snapper and Sharks while fishing for Tarpon. 100% Shark Guarantee. Go after a trophy Shark with Capt. Dan and crew. We love catching Sharks nearly every day. Catch and release a trophy while fishing nearshore. You'll fish for a mixed bag of inshore fishing species, including Sharks, Snapper, Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, and more. The boat is family-friendly, and beginner anglers are always welcome.
  • Private trip
    6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $999
    Want to battle the 2 biggest inshore species in the Florida keys? This is the trip for you. Both sharks and grouper we can find inshore in mangrove channels and ship wrecks. The 6hr trip gives us time to catch and release a few monster fish.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
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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 $799 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Kids Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4hr Goliath grouper trip (4 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay (6 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6 Hr Trip – Tarpon, Shark, Snapper (6 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip (6 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
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

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

Meet the Captain

Daniel Zier
Stock Island, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since November 2022
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark

Boat specs

Lake and Bay (Bay boat) originally built in 2013. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha outboard engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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.

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Recent fishing reports

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Shark fishing is red hot right now!
March 31, 2024
The last few trips shark fishing has been very good! Lets go fishing!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
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Jonathan C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dan - a class apart!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hr Trip – Tarpon, Shark, Snapper on March 21, 2024
This was a great trip with Captain Dan - 6 sharks and a Goliath Grouper between 3 of us.  We’ve had some good days before...
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Patrick P.
Excellent
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Best. Day. Ever. Fishing with Daniel in Key West. Insane action!

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay on March 13, 2024
Holy crap, our fishing trip with Daniel in Key West was INSANE! This guy knows his stuff and guaranteed we’d catch fish -...
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Joel G.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Didn't catch grouper but got a bucket list bull shark

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay on March 26, 2024
We tried for Goliaths but they just weren’t biting. We could see them but they were not hungry today. He then took us to...
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Cameron C.
Hot Springs, AR
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Dream Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay on May 14, 2023
When I say dream trip I mean it. I’ve been on numerous guided trips and have never had the pleasure of being on a great boat...
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Mathias H.
Sweden
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Dan

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay on April 29, 2023
Just had the best fishing trip ever with Captain Dan. We had some contact before and had told him that we wanted to do some...
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