Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram 

4.9
(24 reviews)
 1313 Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States–

Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram 

Key Largo, FL, United States
–
54 ft
6
4.9
(24 reviews)

Running angling trips out of Key Largo, Round Up Fishing Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, kite fishing, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Dolphin, Snapper, Sailfish, Wahoo, Barracuda, and Grouper, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your adventure begins on board a 54' Bertram boat, the Visco, that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with a toilet, an AC, an ice box, and a fighting chair.

Visco's huge cockpit (17 ft beam) features a freezer, tackle center with washdown sink, 2 live wells, and a BBQ grill. The proven deep-V hull of the original is widely considered among the best open-water rides in the business. Below decks, the three-stateroom maple interior of the Bertram 54' features an open-plan salon with beautiful teak and holly flooring and a leather L-lounge seating to port and entertainment center to starboard.
A full-service galley with Corian counters is forward to port, across from a 4-person dinette. All three heads have separate stall showers.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter.

You'll be able to keep any 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.

Children are welcome on board, so feel free to bring your family on this adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Round Up Fishing Charters.

Running angling trips out of Key Largo, Round Up Fishing Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, kite fishing, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Dolphin, Snapper, Sailfish, Wahoo, Barracuda, and Grouper, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your adventure begins on board a 54' Bertram boat, the Visco, that can fit a maximum of 6 anglers. The boat is fitted with a toilet, an AC, an ice box, and a fighting chair.

Visco's huge cockpit (17 ft beam) features a freezer, tackle center with washdown sink, 2 live wells, and a BBQ grill. The proven deep-V hull of the original is widely considered among the best open-water rides in the business. Below decks, the three-stateroom maple interior of the Bertram 54' features an open-plan salon with beautiful teak and holly flooring and a leather L-lounge seating to port and entertainment center to starboard.
A full-service galley with Corian counters is forward to port, across from a 4-person dinette. All three heads have separate stall showers.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter.

You'll be able to keep any 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.

Children are welcome on board, so feel free to bring your family on this adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Round Up Fishing Charters.

Round Up Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
Round Up Fishing Charters
7 years of experience

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:30 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+7
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+8
US $1,900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
24 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (26)

Reviews (24)

  • Timothy Menke
    Timothy Menke
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Charter!

    Half Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had an excellent experience with Captain John and First Mate Derek aboard the Visco fishing charter. From start to finish, they were friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about all things fishing. Everything was provided for us—rods, gear, and fishing licenses—making the trip completely hassle-free. The boat was clean and well-maintained, with a comfortable air-conditioned cabin and a bathroom onboard, which made the half-day trip very enjoyable for our group of four. There was also a cooler available for drinks, and we just brought our own food. Captain John and Derek worked hard to put us on the fish, and we caught some amazing ones. They even cleaned and prepared our catch so we could take it to a local restaurant to enjoy later—such a great touch! We highly recommend this charter and would absolutely book again.

  • Colin Goss
    Colin Goss
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Mahi Madness!

    3/4 Day Trip on July 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain John is awesome and his mate Derek was top notch. We had some decent swells but they kept searching for the fish. We hooked into a school of mahi and pulled about 15 into the boat in 30 minutes. They take this stuff seriously and I’ll be calling him next time I’m back in the keys

  • Dean Carter
    Dean Carter
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    nice calm day lots of fun

    3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    The fishing was challenging, but the captain and mate worked diligently to catch something substantial. I’ll definitely book another trip with them. The cabin was cozy and spacious with cold. next year we will be back.

  • Nicholas Werthessen
    Nicholas Werthessen
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    friendly and knowledgable captain

    Full Day Trip on February 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain John and his first mate Derek took great care of us on our say out. Capt John reached out in advance of our trip to see if we gad any questions. The boat was clean and fully equiped for the day. He knew some great spots to fish. We had a great time. At the end of the day, Capt John prepared some shashimi from our mackerel and tuna.

  • Miguel Estrada
    Miguel Estrada
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    3.7
    Verified
    New

    Fun Trip, Bad Ending

    Half Day Trip on October 12, 2026 • 6 adults

    While the overall frío was enjoyable, the experience at the end left me extremely disappointed. I have gone on many fishing trips, and never has a captain ever eaten or kept any of my fish. After tipping a nice amount, we were waiting for captain John to filet our fish (took longer than usual) and we noticed he took out soy sauce and was eating some of the tuna we caught. To make matters worse, he casually mentioned “I took a fish for me, is that ok?” I was taken aback and said yes because I realized in that moment I would never book with him again. That was extremely unprofessional and I have never been asked that before. I find that completely disrespectful. The first mate, Derek, was amazing. We had a great time, but because of that experience, we won’t be booking again.

  • Glenn Acheson
    Glenn Acheson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Fishing Great People

    Full Day Trip on April 10, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had some rough water but still went out. Great captain and crew put us on good fishing. Verry knowledgeable and friendly

  • Tony Ogorman
    Tony Ogorman
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time

    3/4 Day Trip on March 22, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Capt John went out of his way to help my daughter and wife catch some fish! boat and crew were top notch. highly recommend

  • Chad Anderson
    Chad Anderson
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on March 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captin and crew was great. We got 8 Black fin tuna and one Wahoo. We had a great time.

  • David Molina
    David Molina
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip, super friendly captain and crew

    Full Day Trip on January 13, 2024 • 4 adults

    Loved this trip Capt. John and the first mate David were super friendly. We caught a wahoo, black fin tuna, a pair of bonitas. We hooked a sailfish and David helped me get the fish close to the boat but somehow I wasn’t able to catch the fish due to no fault of David. For no extra cost David filed our wahoo and tuna at the end of the trip and even gave us cooking recommendations on the fish. He showed us how to sashimi the tuna and we loved having both of them. Loved this experience and would recommend this to everyone from amateur fishers to professional sports fisher folks. They take card and Zelle and are a great pair to work with.

  • Josh Fletcher
    Josh Fletcher
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day with Capt. Dan and first mate Mike.

    Full Day Trip on July 19, 2023 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Thought we were booked with Capt John but got there and were with Capt Dan and Mike. They were absolutely awesome!! We had a rough day getting on the fish but caught a blue marlin. Absolute catch of a lifetime! Made even more so by the reaction of Dan and Mike. Didn’t realize what a rare catch this was in these parts. Thanks for the memories Dan and Mike!!

Rating

4.9
24 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Timothy Menke
Timothy Menke
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Charter!
Half Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 4 adults

We had an excellent experience with Captain John and First Mate Derek aboard the Visco fishing charter. From start to finish, they were friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about all things fishing. Everything was provided for us—rods, gear, and fishing licenses—making the trip completely hassle-free. The boat was clean and well-maintained, with a comfortable air-conditioned cabin and a bathroom onboard, which made the half-day trip very enjoyable for our group of four. There was also a cooler available for drinks, and we just brought our own food. Captain John and Derek worked hard to put us on the fish, and we caught some amazing ones. They even cleaned and prepared our catch so we could take it to a local restaurant to enjoy later—such a great touch! We highly recommend this charter and would absolutely book again.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Colin Goss
Colin Goss
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Mahi Madness!
3/4 Day Trip on July 14, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain John is awesome and his mate Derek was top notch. We had some decent swells but they kept searching for the fish. We hooked into a school of mahi and pulled about 15 into the boat in 30 minutes. They take this stuff seriously and I’ll be calling him next time I’m back in the keys

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowtail Snapper
Round Up Fishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Our pleasure! Colin and his dad did a great job hauling in the fish. A banner day!

Vincent Owoc
Vincent Owoc
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Wonderful Day at Sea
Half Day Trip on May 10, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain John and First Mate Vince did a great job getting the bite on. We caught a four foot Mahi which was amazing. The boat is larger than other vessels and it definitely makes for an upgraded experince. Life’s too short, book the Visco and youll be glad you did.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Dean Carter
Dean Carter
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
nice calm day lots of fun
3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

The fishing was challenging, but the captain and mate worked diligently to catch something substantial. I’ll definitely book another trip with them. The cabin was cozy and spacious with cold. next year we will be back.

Richard Temples
Richard Temples
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Wonderful Day!
3/4 Day Trip on January 11, 2026 • 6 adults

From start to finish this was an excellent experience. Captain John kept in contact with us and answered all of our questions pre-trip.The boat is perfect, we were very comfortable and caught lots of fish! They were wonderful with our 3 year old granddaughter and first time angler. I honestly can’t say enough good things, it was a wonderful Day. Highly recommend.

FAQs about Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram

Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,300 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - 1:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Round Up Fishing Charters – 54' Bertram include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Round Up Fishing Charters
Round Up Fishing Charters
Key Largo, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
24 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since May 2019
Capt. John runs trips out of Key Largo aboard a 42' Hatteras and 54' Bertram. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Sailfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling.
Round Up Fishing Charters
Round Up Fishing Charters
1
reports
24
reviews
2019
member since
~2h
response
Capt. John runs trips out of Key Largo aboard a 42' Hatteras and 54' Bertram. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Sailfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish

Real catches by this captain

  • nice calm day lots of fun
    Dean C.
    Dean C.
  • Mahi Madness!
    Colin G.
    Colin G.
  • Great Fishing Charter!
    Timothy M.
    Timothy M.
  • Good Fishing Great People
    Glenn A.
    Glenn A.
  • great fishing trip
    Chad A.
    Chad A.
  • friendly and knowledgable captain
    Nicholas W.
    Nicholas W.
  • Amazing trip, super friendly captain and crew
    David M.
    David M.
  • Full day with Capt. Dan and first mate Mike.
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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
54 ft
Year built
1981
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
MAN
Powered by
2 x 1200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Key Largo right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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