Key West Fishing Connection

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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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hr – close to home shark fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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 4:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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 – Kids Inshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    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 something for dinner
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    For my 4-hour inshore snapper trip. We catch mostly mangroves, mutton snapper, dog snapper, lane snapper yellow jacks, hogfish, porgys, and sometimes red and black grouper. The best times of the year to catch fish for dinner is October through May. The hottest summer months, " June, July, August, and September " the snapper and grouper go offshore to spawn. I use mostly live, cut pinfish, and ballyhoo on light spinning tackle.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4hr snapper after dark
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Nighttime snapper fishing is an amazing way to catch dinner and get away from the hot sun. We fish close to home around mangrove channels, ledges, ship wrecks, and patch reefs. We also see tarpon and sharks at night.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4hr Goliath grouper trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
    4hr tarpon trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $799
    Tarpon fishing we can do early morning, evening, or nighttime. I use mostly live and cut pinfish on 40 to 50lb spinning tackle. Wile Tarpon fishing, we could see Goliath grouper, snapper, barracuda sharks, and more. Most fish are over 100 lbs, so be ready for a long fight on light tackle.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & Tarpon
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
    6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
    6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
  • Private trip
    6hr snapper trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $999
    For my 6-hour inshore snapper trip. We catch mostly mangroves, mutton snapper, dog snapper, lane snapper yellow jacks, hogfish, porgys, and sometimes red and black grouper. The best times of the year to catch fish for dinner is October through May. The hottest summer months, " June, July, August, and September " the snapper and grouper go offshore to spawn. I use mostly live, cut pinfish, and ballyhoo on light spinning tackle.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Steve P.
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12 foot 500lb Hammer Head Shark !

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & Tarpon on October 3, 2024
My wife and I fished off the Florida Keys this week with Capt. Dan and we had an amazing experience with him. He was extremely...
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Stacy C.
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Great Fishing Fun

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & Tarpon on October 1, 2024
Our family of 4 went out with Captain Dan for the 4 hour evening shark and tarpon trip. Although Captain Dan tried everything...
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Yichi Z.
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Wild experience with lemon sharks and GIANT GROUPER

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on September 12, 2024
First of all, would come again everyday with my man Captain Daniel, he is the best in Key West. I never do sea fishing before,...
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Joel G.
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350-400 lb Goliath grouper!

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on July 4, 2024
Back in March Captain Dan helped me catch a bucket list 250 ish lb bull shark. I didn’t think he could do any better. Went...
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Rene R. I.
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Shark Alley!!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & Tarpon on May 25, 2024
Let me start off with, I’ve never had such a dynamic fishing experience as I’ve had with Capt. Daniel. We booked a 4-8...
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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 $700 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Kids Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4hr something for dinner (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4hr snapper after dark (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4hr Goliath grouper trip (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4hr tarpon trip (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Evening Shark & Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6 Hr Trip – No Shark No Pay (6 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip (6 hours)
  • US $999 per group - 6hr snapper 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

Your captain

Daniel Zier
Stock Island, Florida, United States
17 Fishing Reports
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48 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2022
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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.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

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
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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.

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.

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Recent fishing reports

Trophy size mutton snapper!!!
Trophy size mutton snapper!!!
November 28, 2024
The inshore snapper fishing has been red hot the last few days. Lots of mutton, mangrove, lane, and yellow tail snapper. The inshore shark fishing was also vere good. Mostly big lemon sharks 200lbs +
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Best inshore grouper action in the Flori
Best inshore grouper action in the Flori
November 19, 2024
The last few trips we catch and release big Goliath groupers and some 6 to 9ft lemon sharks. The snapper fishing has also been very good. There's nothing like catching and cooking some fresh snapper for dinner.
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