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Ivory Keys Charters

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Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 92 reviews
83413 Overseas Highway
Islamorada FL, United States

Ivory Keys Charters offers exclusive fishing adventures with two amazingly successful captains on the waters of Islamorada, Florida. Captains Gary Skrobeck and Skip Paxton offer a wide variety of saltwater fishing from the nearshore flats to the ocean side reefs to the far reaches of the Everglades National Park.

Fishing is done aboard their 19’ Angler Center console originally built in 1972 and restored in 2016. Powered by a 90 HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots, the vessel transports up to three anglers and the captain to the fishing destination with ease. It features a T-top for shade but you are advised to still bring along a long-sleeved t-shirt, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

On board the boat, you will find life jackets for safety, a GPS and fishfinder to locate the best fishing spots, a livewell to store the live bait, and fly fishing equipment.

Islamorada fishing is excellent as it offers very shallow water fishing for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Permit, Bonefish, and Tarpon. If you would like to venture further out to the reefs, you can target a variety of Grouper and Snapper that populate these underwater structures.

Ivory Keys Charters will include all the fishing gear needed to make a trip productive. They carry conventional rods and reels as well as fly fishing equipment, ice, a variety of tackle, and bait. Your fishing license is included, too, and if you wish to take some fish home, your captain can clean and fillet the catch so you get to enjoy it for dinner!

Summer months can get very buggy so this is something that should also be taken into consideration. Be smart, dress appropriate, plan to be out in the sun and in the outdoors for the day. Hats, sunglasses with polarized lenses, light long-sleeved shirts, and comfortable shoes are preferred.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $700
    If you are looking to see, fish and experience the true Everglades and visit The Park it is best to book a full day as an hour ride each way is typical. A visit to the reefs of the Everglades National park can produce catches of Cobia, Grouper, and Snapper fishing.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $600
    On this six-hour trip, you can fish the shallow waters of the flats and the backcountry for Bonefish, Snook, Tarpon, Permit, and more. Alternatively, visit the reefs of the Everglades National park for some Cobia, Grouper, and Snapper fishing.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $500
    This half-day trip is four hours long and is best suited for shallow water fishing for Tarpon, Trout, Permit, Snook, Redfish, and Bonefish.
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About the Captain

Gary Skrobeck & Skip Paxton
Islamorada, Florida, United States
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92 Customer Reviews
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Member since July 2017
Captain Skip has over 40 years of fishing experience, numerous tournament wins, and previously held world records. He is a well-known backcountry guide who loves shallow water fishing. Captain Gary is a native of Islamorada. He has fished these water his whole life and is extremely dedicated to providing a memorable Everglades experience.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Bonefish Bonefish
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red) Grouper (Red)

Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook Snook

Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon Tarpon

Boat Specs

Angler (Center console) originally built in 1972, and restored in 2016. Powered by a 90HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

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.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 20% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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
Checks

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Customer Reviews

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Angler Rating
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Catch intended fish
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Mark N.
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2 Full day Trip with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 2, 2021
My son and I booked two full day trips with Captain Gary.  The first day was great weather and we couldn’t keep the fish...
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 6, 2021
Capt Gary was great! Took us to amazing spots, incredible locations/ scenery.  Found the fish!  He was great...
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Amazingly Successful 3/4 Day Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 27, 2020
My wife Paige and I came to the Keys for our honeymoon and decided to book a 3/4 day fishing trip with Ivory Keys Charter’s...
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on June 12, 2021
The trip was everything I wanted. We worked hard for the fish and were rewarded. This will definitely be a yearly trip with...
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Cleveland, AL
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Half day trip with Capt Gary

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 8, 2021
First trip to the Keys, Capt Gary was great. Only regret, I wish I would’ve booked a 6 to 8 hour trip instead of 4 hour....
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FAQs about Ivory Keys Charters

Ivory Keys Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • $700 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ivory Keys Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
Trips booked with Ivory Keys Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Ivory Keys Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Ivory Keys Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ivory Keys Charters include:
  • Bonefish
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon