Takedown Charters is located in Islamorada and offers to take you on the offshore sportfishing adventure you’ve been craving!

Capt. Greg tailors to expert and novice anglers alike. Regardless of your level, you’ll learn something new from him. Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing and trolling. You’re looking at 4 to 10-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Sailfish, Wahoo, Cobia, and Grouper, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your fishing adventure starts on a smooth-riding 41’ Cabo boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The vessel’s been carefully maintained inside and out. The cabin is fully equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, dining area that turns into a comfortable bed, a toilet, and fresh water. It also features an ice box and a fighting chair.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses, and you’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip. There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.

The price of your trip also includes complimentary drinks, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Please let the captain know if you have any questions or special requests. Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Takedown Charters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    Reef and wreck bottom fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Reef, wreck, and offshore fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,700
    Fishing offshore, reef and wreck.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip – Swordfish
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    Daytime Swordfishing.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Tara L. D.
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Outstanding!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 31, 2024
We had an awesome day reef and offshore fishing with Captain Greg and first mate Hunter. First mate was hardworking and great...
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Norman M.
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Rough weather

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 18, 2023
It wasn’t a good day to go fishing! But we went fishing and we did good! We are local from north Florida. These guys are...
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Erik M.
Freemansburg, PA
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6 hours of perfection

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 6, 2023
Amazing time and the experience of a lifetime.  Couldn’t ask for a better captain and first mate!  Definitely will be...
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Taylor T.
Anchorage, AK
Excellent
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8 hour with captain Greg and first mate Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 23, 2023
Great captain and great first mate.  Caught some nice mutton snapper and yellow fin.
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Heather D.
Bar Harbor, ME
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 9, 2023
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FAQs about Takedown Charters

Takedown Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - Extended Full Day Trip – Swordfish (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Takedown Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Takedown Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Takedown Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Takedown Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Takedown Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Gregory Hartlaub
Islamorada, Florida, United States
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2022
Captain Greg has been the owner and operator at Takedown Charters for over 10 years. When it comes to fishing charters, he sets the bar high and is highly regarded as a guide that works hard to get the meat on the boat! Incredibly knowledgeable and capable, he has the expertise and a seaworthy vessel to provide a great offshore fishing adventure. Join Captain Greg and live the "Takedown" experience.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Cobia Cobia

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Cabo
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 710HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 3% charge will apply.

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