Salty Bowline Charter Co. 2
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Salty Bowline Charter Co. is excited to welcome a second boat to our fleet with this beautiful Contender Bay which has been completely restored! If you're ready to experience the Florida Keys and do some fishing in we've got you covered!
Now entering his fifth season in the charter industry, Dalton brings a wealth of real-world experience to the Salty Bowline team. He spent three years working as a first mate out of Murrells Inlet, mastering the day-to-day operations of successful charters and developing an in-depth knowledge of the local waters. During that time, he also spent several months fishing alongside Salty Bowline's lead captain, Captain Trentin Leary, gaining valuable hands-on experience within our program and further aligning with our approach to delivering top-tier trips.
These waters hold game fish like Amberjack, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Mullet Snapper As part of the Salty Bowline crew, Dalton represents the professionalism, passion, and commitment to excellence that define our brand on the water., Red Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Permit, Snook, Tarpon, Mahi Mahi, and more, depending on conditions and where we fish! On these trips, it's common to cast live bait and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. We prefer fishing with live bait and will typically try to catch some on our way out to fish.
You'll be fishing aboard a 25' Contender center console that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. We recently completed an upgrade on this boat adding new upholstery and beautiful decking to provide a comfortable fishing environment for you and your family.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindf
Salty Bowline Charter Co. is excited to welcome a second boat to our fleet with this beautiful Contender Bay which has been completely restored! If you're ready to experience the Florida Keys and do some fishing in we've got you covered!
Now entering his fifth season in the charter industry, Dalton brings a wealth of real-world experience to the Salty Bowline team. He spent three years working as a first mate out of Murrells Inlet, mastering the day-to-day operations of successful charters and developing an in-depth knowledge of the local waters. During that time, he also spent several months fishing alongside Salty Bowline's lead captain, Captain Trentin Leary, gaining valuable hands-on experience within our program and further aligning with our approach to delivering top-tier trips.
These waters hold game fish like Amberjack, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Mullet Snapper As part of the Salty Bowline crew, Dalton represents the professionalism, passion, and commitment to excellence that define our brand on the water., Red Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Permit, Snook, Tarpon, Mahi Mahi, and more, depending on conditions and where we fish! On these trips, it's common to cast live bait and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. We prefer fishing with live bait and will typically try to catch some on our way out to fish.
You'll be fishing aboard a 25' Contender center console that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. We recently completed an upgrade on this boat adding new upholstery and beautiful decking to provide a comfortable fishing environment for you and your family.
You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindf
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“lWe booked Bowline Fishing Charters to celebrate a special occasion, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Captain Dalton was absolutely amazing—he was fun, personable, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip so enjoyable. We had a blast hanging out, felt completely safe the whole time, and really enjoyed every minute on the water. Captain Dalton made our celebration extra special, and we would absolutely recommend Bowline to anyone looking for a great fishing charter. We’ll definitely be back!
Hi Kaitlin! Thank you for picking us to celebrate your special occasion, and congrats! Dalton is going to be pumped when he reads this. He loves making days like yours one to remember, and we're so glad you felt safe, had fun, and enjoyed every minute out there. If you have a minute, we'd be incredibly grateful if you'd leave us a Google review. It really helps more families like yours find us, and it means a lot to our small business. Can't wait to have you back on the boat!
We had an absolute blast on our charter today with Salty Bowline! The captain went completely above and beyond to make sure our entire group had an unforgettable experience out on the water. Everyone had a fantastic time, and the fishing was incredible—we managed to pull in two awesome nurse sharks and a beautiful grouper! From start to finish, the energy was amazing, the service was top-notch, and the captain’s expertise really made the day special. If you are looking for a fun, professional, and action-packed fishing trip where everyone leaves smiling, we cannot recommend them enough!
Matthew, we’re so glad to hear you had such a fantastic time with Dalton today! Catching two nurse sharks and a grouper sounds like an awesome day on the water. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience — reviews like this mean a lot to our small business. If you have a minute, we’d be grateful if you’d leave us a Google review as well. It really helps other families like yours find Salty Bowline and experience the Keys with us. Thanks again for choosing Salty Bowline. We hope to have you back out with us again soon! 🎣🌅
We had an incredible experience fishing with Captain Dalton. From the moment we stepped on the boat, his calm demeanor, patience, and deep knowledge of offshore fishing made us feel confident that we were in great hands. My sons already had some experience saltwater fishing in Connecticut, but deep-ocean fishing was completely new to them. Captain Dalton took the time to teach them new techniques and explain why different methods were used to target specific species. He also genuinely enjoyed talking with them about how we fish back home in Connecticut, making the trip feel personal rather than just another charter. What impressed me most was his knowledge of the ocean—knowing where to go, when to change locations, and which techniques would give us the best opportunity for success. His expertise paid off in an unforgettable way. My sons landed the biggest fish of their lives: a 6-foot, 125-pound nurse shark and a beautiful 28-inch, 20-pound mutton snapper. Everyone knows there's never a guarantee you'll catch fish on a charter, but I truly felt Captain Dalton was committed to giving my sons every opportunity to be successful. Just as importantly, he made sure they were enjoying every minute of the experience. His patience, encouragement, and dedication never wavered throughout the trip. Captain Dalton didn't just take us fishing—he gave our family an experience. These are memories my sons will carry with them for the rest of their lives, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, hardworking captain who truly cares about his guests and wants them to have an unforgettable day on the water, I can't recommend Captain Dalton highly enough.
Hi Dianne! We absolutely loved having you and your sons out with us. Dalton teaching them new techniques, talking Connecticut fishing with them, and putting them on a nurse shark and that mutton is the kind of day that sticks. Glad it felt like more than just another charter. If you have a minute, we’d be incredibly grateful if you’d leave us a Google review. It really helps more families like yours find us, and it means a lot to our small business. Hope we get to fish with y’all again soon!
We had an excellent fishing trip with Captain Dalton. We were going out with kids and it was important we catch something. Captian Dalton told us that he doesn’t normally go out for mahi on a short trip, but that he had done well with them the evening before, and that it may be worth a shot. He found the fish and we caught a bunch! He worked hard and was extremely helpful. Will definitely be calling him next time I’m in the keys.
Hi Jonathan! We loved having you guys out with us. Dalton taking the shot on mahi for a short family trip and putting you on a bunch is exactly what we want for days like that. Glad he worked hard for you, and we’d love to get you back on the water next time you’re in the Keys. If you have a minute, we’d be incredibly grateful if you’d leave us a Google review. It really helps more families like yours find us, and it means a lot to our small business.
We had a great day out on the water with Captain Dalton. We fished, visited the sandbar and lighthouse and caught a sunset at the end of the day. The kids were able to catch snapper grouper hooked into a tarpon and even caught some yellow jacks. Dalton made our young angler, ages 11 and 9, feel super comfortable. Can’t wait to come back and go out with him again!
FAQs about Salty Bowline Charter Co. 2
- US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Family - 7:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Family - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore Reef (4 hours)
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore Reef - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
- US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore Reef (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Reef (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We prefer live bait. We will do our best to have live bait aboard our boats. If not we will typically try to net some bait on our way out to fish.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes! We will clean your fish and put it on ice for you. There are several amazing restaurants in the area we can recommend!)
- First mate
- Fishing license (Licenses and tackle are all included on your trip with us.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Our Offshore experiences will depend on the weather. On good days we will be able to head out to the humps, and reefs. We will also do our best to chase birds and find bait.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Permit
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Snook
- Tarpon
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