Best Day Ever Charters, LLC is all about fishing the stunning waters of Islamorada.

These waters are known for Cero Mackerel, Cobia, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, Kingfish, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Tripletail, Wahoo, and more. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they’re within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!

Your vessel for the day is a 37’ Express Sport fisher with space for 6 passengers. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Some essentials to bring are snacks, sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

Now’s the time to experience fishing in Islamorada for yourself with Best Day Ever Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hr Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $700
    Near shore fishing for sharks.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $850
    Reef fishing or offshore fishing for whatever is in season.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day – Fish & Snorkel
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,300
    Fish for what's in season, then snorkel in the beautiful waters surrounding the world-famous Alligator Reef Light House.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,300
    Reef fishing or offshore fishing for whatever is in season.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Fish & Snorkel
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,600
    Fish for what's in season, then snorkel in the beautiful waters surrounding the world-famous Alligator Reef Light House.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,600
    Reef fishing or offshore fishing for whatever is in season.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel

FAQs about Best Day Ever Charters

Best Day Ever Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $700 per group - 3 hr Shark Fishing (3 hours)
  • $850 per group - Half Day Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • $1,300 per group - 3/4 Day – Fish & Snorkel (6 hours)
  • $1,300 per group - 3/4 Day Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • $1,600 per group - Full Day – Fish & Snorkel (8 hours)
  • $1,600 per group - Full Day Fishing Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Best Day Ever Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar

Trips booked with Best Day Ever Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Best Day Ever Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Best Day Ever Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Best Day Ever Charters include:
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tripletail
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Pete Rea
Islamorada, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2023
Our very own Captain Pete has been absolutely obsessed with fishing from a very young age. He is from West Monroe, LA., and has fished both freshwater and saltwater, with over 30 years of fishing and diving experience from South Texas to South Florida. He decided to move his boats to the Keys sometime ago and has a passion for fishing and also helping put others on the fish. He loves to joke, have a good time, and make everyone around him happy! At the end of each day, his favorite thing to say is, that was “The Best Day Ever!” His friends often joked about the saying, but it stuck, which led him to name his charter company exactly that! He loves taking customers to snorkel at the local reefs and hang out at the sandbar. At the end of the day, there's nothing like experiencing Islamorada's beautiful sunset on one of our sunset cruises. While he loves to entertain, his greatest passion is to see customers' faces light up as they spend the day catching fish!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Sea Ray (Sportfishing) originally built in 1997. Powered by 2 350HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (70)
Great time!
Great time!
Great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
69%
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Derek R.
McKinney, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day Trip with Captain Pete

VERIFIED   3/4 Day – Fish & Snorkel on June 26, 2023
Amazing day on the water with captain Pete and his wife. Booked the 3/4 day fish and snorkel. Had amazing meals with the Cero...
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Christian O.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Fishing Trip on November 20, 2023
My wife and I took our two kids and a friend. The boat had plenty of room and comfortable seating. We trolled all day and caught...
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Jeanne H.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Pete

Half Day Fishing Trip on June 6, 2023
Captain Pete took our family of 5 out for a day of fishing in Islamorada and made sure we came home with dinner! Even when...
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Bradley A.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Day Ever Indeed

Full Day Fishing Trip on May 25, 2023
Had an amazing time fishing with Captain Pete we caught several different species of fish from mahi mahi to pin fish. But my...
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David R.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Full day with captain pete

Full Day Fishing Trip on May 22, 2023
I’ve been out fishing with captain Pete a few times now so far my favorite experience started with running to a bait patch...
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