A Fishing Guru
4.9/5 (55 reviews)
State licensed
Overseas Highway 80500, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States–
A Fishing Guru
State licensed
Islamorada, FL, United States
–24 ft
5
4.9/5 (55 reviews)
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Book your next trip with A Fishing Guru and find out what you're missing in Islamorada.
Speckled Trout, Redfish, Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Snook, Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Lemon Shark, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to spin using light tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
Capt. Travis welcomes you aboard a 24' Shallow Sport flats boat with space for 5 passengers. It has all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
All you need to bring is sunglasses and a good attitude. Waters will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles as NO GLASS is allowed on board.
Your trip with A Fishing Guru is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Book your next trip with A Fishing Guru and find out what you're missing in Islamorada.
Speckled Trout, Redfish, Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Snook, Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Lemon Shark, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to spin using light tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!
Capt. Travis welcomes you aboard a 24' Shallow Sport flats boat with space for 5 passengers. It has all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
All you need to bring is sunglasses and a good attitude. Waters will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles as NO GLASS is allowed on board.
Your trip with A Fishing Guru is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Rating
4.9
55 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (61)
What anglers say
100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
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Chance Spangler
Maryland, US
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Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Everglades Light-Tackle Experience
Full Day Trip – Backcountry on January 22, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Travis provides an absolutely amazing light-tackle fishing experience. From the start, he’s extremely responsive and takes the time to ask what you want to do before the trip. He truly tailors the day around your goals and skill level.
The Everglades is an absolute playground, with tons of light-tackle species available year-round. His boat, Shallow Water Sport, is a fishing machine—cruising around 35 mph in as little as 6 inches of water. Honestly, the ride through Everglades National Park alone was worth the cost of the trip, even if we never touched a rod.
The boat is very roomy with a stable hull, allowing multiple people to fish comfortably at the same time. Captain Travis genuinely enjoys putting his customers on fish, runs hard when it counts, and isn’t afraid to try new techniques or locations to make the day successful. Most importantly, he teaches along the way—sharing the techniques and styles that have worked for him. Unless your a seasoned very you will leave a better angler than when you arrived.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, passionate captain who delivers a top-tier Everglades fishing experience, you won’t be disappointed. 🎣
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
January 24, 2026
Thank you so much for coming with me! I enjoyed every second of it! Hope to see y’all again and catch some more fish!! 🎣
Mikayla Mucha
Massachusetts, US
•
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
First Redfish, Shark Catch & an Unforgettable Day with Captain Travis
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on December 24, 2025 • 2 adults
We had an absolutely incredible time fishing with Captain Travis in the backcountry off Islamorada. This trip was beyond anything we expected.
I caught my first redfish, which we cooked for Christmas Eve, along with seven mangrove snapper—all amazing fish. We also caught some jackfish, which Captain Travis helped us use to hook a shark, and that experience was unforgettable.
Captain Travis truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. He is incredibly down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and more than willing to accommodate. From start to finish, he made us feel safe, confident, and comfortable, and it was clear we were in excellent hands the entire trip.
My fiancé and I highly recommend Captain Travis to anyone looking for an authentic, exciting, and memorable fishing experience in the Keys.
Thank you so much, Travis — we’ll definitely see you again soon! 🎣🌊
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Thank y’all so much for the trip! Had an absolute wicked time out there!!
Keith Naoum
Utah, US
•
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Yesssir!
Full Day Trip – Backcountry on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Travis provided us with an unforgettable fishing experience! We had a great day in the Everglades backcountry and were busy catching fish all day. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to catch all the inshore species and have a great time doing it. He was very helpful, informative, and is a great guide for any angler from beginner to experienced.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 30, 2026
Thank you so much Keith! It was an absolute awesome time out there with yall!
Donovan Lewis
Repeat angler
North Carolina, US
•
Member since 2024
•
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Full Day Trip – Backcountry on January 9, 2026 • 4 adults
We’ve taken many fishing trips in the past and Travis stands out for many reasons. He has the right boat to get you where you need to go as well as quality gear and the fishing knowledge to back it up. Travis is also very personable and cares about the customer experience. He values your time on the water while accommodating anglers of any skill level. We enjoyed Travis so much that two of us decided to come back the next day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thank you again Travis!!
Response from Captain
January 11, 2026
Thank you so much Donovan! Both days were absolutely awesome, had the absolute best time with y’all!!
Nicholas Gee
South Carolina, US
•
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent time was had
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Travis was super friendly and very accommodating. He had a great selection of lures and live bait. He truly made an effort to ensure that we caught fish. My son and I had a wonderful time and Travis prepared the fish for us at the end of our trip as well. We had fresh catch for dinner!
Nic
Response from Captain
May 25, 2026
Thank you so much Nicholas! It was great getting out there with yall!
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Bridge Fishing
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Reef Fishing (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip- Backcountry (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Backcountry
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating
4.9
55 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (61)
What anglers say
100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish
All reviews (55)
Filter
Sort by: Featured
Showing 1 – 5 of 55 reviews
Chance Spangler
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Everglades Light-Tackle Experience
Full Day Trip – Backcountry on January 22, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Travis provides an absolutely amazing light-tackle fishing experience. From the start, he’s extremely responsive and takes the time to ask what you want to do before the trip. He truly tailors the day around your goals and skill level.
The Everglades is an absolute playground, with tons of light-tackle species available year-round. His boat, Shallow Water Sport, is a fishing machine—cruising around 35 mph in as little as 6 inches of water. Honestly, the ride through Everglades National Park alone was worth the cost of the trip, even if we never touched a rod.
The boat is very roomy with a stable hull, allowing multiple people to fish comfortably at the same time. Captain Travis genuinely enjoys putting his customers on fish, runs hard when it counts, and isn’t afraid to try new techniques or locations to make the day successful. Most importantly, he teaches along the way—sharing the techniques and styles that have worked for him. Unless your a seasoned very you will leave a better angler than when you arrived.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, passionate captain who delivers a top-tier Everglades fishing experience, you won’t be disappointed. 🎣
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
January 24, 2026
Thank you so much for coming with me! I enjoyed every second of it! Hope to see y’all again and catch some more fish!! 🎣
Mikayla Mucha
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
First Redfish, Shark Catch & an Unforgettable Day with Captain Travis
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on December 24, 2025 • 2 adults
We had an absolutely incredible time fishing with Captain Travis in the backcountry off Islamorada. This trip was beyond anything we expected.
I caught my first redfish, which we cooked for Christmas Eve, along with seven mangrove snapper—all amazing fish. We also caught some jackfish, which Captain Travis helped us use to hook a shark, and that experience was unforgettable.
Captain Travis truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. He is incredibly down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and more than willing to accommodate. From start to finish, he made us feel safe, confident, and comfortable, and it was clear we were in excellent hands the entire trip.
My fiancé and I highly recommend Captain Travis to anyone looking for an authentic, exciting, and memorable fishing experience in the Keys.
Thank you so much, Travis — we’ll definitely see you again soon! 🎣🌊
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Thank y’all so much for the trip! Had an absolute wicked time out there!!
Keith Naoum
Utah, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Yesssir!
Full Day Trip – Backcountry on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Travis provided us with an unforgettable fishing experience! We had a great day in the Everglades backcountry and were busy catching fish all day. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to catch all the inshore species and have a great time doing it. He was very helpful, informative, and is a great guide for any angler from beginner to experienced.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 30, 2026
Thank you so much Keith! It was an absolute awesome time out there with yall!
Donovan Lewis
Repeat angler
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Full Day Trip – Backcountry on January 9, 2026 • 4 adults
We’ve taken many fishing trips in the past and Travis stands out for many reasons. He has the right boat to get you where you need to go as well as quality gear and the fishing knowledge to back it up. Travis is also very personable and cares about the customer experience. He values your time on the water while accommodating anglers of any skill level. We enjoyed Travis so much that two of us decided to come back the next day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thank you again Travis!!
Response from Captain
January 11, 2026
Thank you so much Donovan! Both days were absolutely awesome, had the absolute best time with y’all!!
Nicholas Gee
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent time was had
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Travis was super friendly and very accommodating. He had a great selection of lures and live bait. He truly made an effort to ensure that we caught fish. My son and I had a wonderful time and Travis prepared the fish for us at the end of our trip as well. We had fresh catch for dinner!
Nic
Response from Captain
May 25, 2026
Thank you so much Nicholas! It was great getting out there with yall!
FAQs about A Fishing Guru
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Sport
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots