Captain Daniel Kesten 

4.9
(20 reviews)
 22nd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209, United States–

Captain Daniel Kesten 

Bradenton, FL, United States
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24 ft
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4.9
(20 reviews)

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Captain Daniel Kesten offers fishing trips around Florida’s rich waterways. These fisheries are home to some of the most feisty and juicy table fare, including Redfish, Permit, Trout, Tarpon, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, and many more. If you want a productive fishing trip with plenty of fun and an experienced captain, then you’re lucky. This charter is the one for you.

Fishing Florida’s inshore fisheries can be a real blast. Depending on the tide and weather conditions, Captain Daniel will tailor your trip to produce the most, and will navigate around inshore waters and a bit further out to put you on fish. The bite is solid year round, and based on your skill level, you can choose anything from a half day to a full day trip.

When you come fishing, you will be boarding a 24’ Robin center console. She is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and can reach the speeds of up to 35 knots. She will give you a fast ride, and owing to its navigational electronics, you will locate the hot spots without hassle. But, even better, Captain Daniel is a local angler and has been fishing these waters his whole life. His boat also features a trolling motor, has a live bait well, a wide beam for stability, and a full tower. It’s fit to fish around flats and offshore alike.

You will need to bring food, snacks, and drinks, a cap, sunglasses, a sunblock, and adequate clothes. Captain Daniel will clean and bag your catch, and will take care of the fishing license. He will supply all the fishing gear, tackle, and bait, based on the target species and conditions.

If you’re a novice fisherman or a family with kids, you might want to start with half day trips, as you will have the right amount of time for fishing. Hardcore anglers, you can book a full day trip and head out for some hot action angling, searching for strong fighters, such as Tarpon and Redfish. Either way, you’ll want to pack a camera to get a good short of your catch. Come get that fish!

Captain Daniel Kesten offers fishing trips around Florida’s rich waterways. These fisheries are home to some of the most feisty and juicy table fare, including Redfish, Permit, Trout, Tarpon, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, and many more. If you want a productive fishing trip with plenty of fun and an experienced captain, then you’re lucky. This charter is the one for you.

Fishing Florida’s inshore fisheries can be a real blast. Depending on the tide and weather conditions, Captain Daniel will tailor your trip to produce the most, and will navigate around inshore waters and a bit further out to put you on fish. The bite is solid year round, and based on your skill level, you can choose anything from a half day to a full day trip.

When you come fishing, you will be boarding a 24’ Robin center console. She is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and can reach the speeds of up to 35 knots. She will give you a fast ride, and owing to its navigational electronics, you will locate the hot spots without hassle. But, even better, Captain Daniel is a local angler and has been fishing these waters his whole life. His boat also features a trolling motor, has a live bait well, a wide beam for stability, and a full tower. It’s fit to fish around flats and offshore alike.

You will need to bring food, snacks, and drinks, a cap, sunglasses, a sunblock, and adequate clothes. Captain Daniel will clean and bag your catch, and will take care of the fishing license. He will supply all the fishing gear, tackle, and bait, based on the target species and conditions.

If you’re a novice fisherman or a family with kids, you might want to start with half day trips, as you will have the right amount of time for fishing. Hardcore anglers, you can book a full day trip and head out for some hot action angling, searching for strong fighters, such as Tarpon and Redfish. Either way, you’ll want to pack a camera to get a good short of your catch. Come get that fish!

Daniel Kesten
Captain
Daniel Kesten
24 years of experience

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
20 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (27)

Reviews (20)

  • James Houdeshell
    James Houdeshell
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommended

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2026 • 3 adults

    Great experience!!! Fish were biting!!! Will be using Captain Daniel again!!!

  • Nate Reger
    Nate Reger
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of fishing!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Daniel was awesome! So knowledgeable about what fish were hitting and where to go. We had a great time.

  • Peter Ballantyne
    Peter Ballantyne
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2019
    18 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Red drum!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    Caught red drum, snook and sea trout. A few other species including Jack and ladyfish caught as well.

  • Timmy Cox
    Timmy Cox
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    First time salt water fishing!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son is 11years old loves fishing but we had never been salt water fishing. Captain Daniel was excellent with him!! Very knowledgeable about the area and the fish!!! We will definitely use him for a charter in the future!

  • Craig Jordan
    Craig Jordan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    What a day

    6 Hour Trip on April 2, 2025 • 3 adults

    Booked the trip for me, my dad, and my son. Captain Connor did an amazing job getting us on fish! He was courteous and professional. Communication before the trip was fast and precise. Highly recommend!

  • Jeremy Parr
    Jeremy Parr
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    4.7
    Verified

    We went on the 6 hour trip with Captain Conner!

    6 Hour Trip on June 21, 2022 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Overall we had a Top Tier experience with Capt Conner. Conner is Capt Daniel's Son and took us out for what would become an AWESOME day. We opted for the 6 hour trip and went inshore into what I would call the tidal areas of the bay. Capt Conner and Capt Daniel and I all spoke multiple times before the trip ever left the dock to get to know each other and what our experience level was and what out expectations were for the day! Conner showed up on time at the dock and ready to fish. My 13 year old son and I (my son who had never fished in the ocean or from a boat) was greeted and treated with utmost courtesy and professionalism. Conner coached my son in every aspect of what the "how-to" on this type fishing to a level he picked up and ran with in short while. About the fishing, we caught by my best guess in excess of 50 fish. (and I am probably well short of the actual fish landed on the boat ) When the boat stopped and the lines went into the water the fight was on. We caught Sea Trout, Flounder, Catfish, Snook and Jack. A lot of our Snook were in the 6-8 lb with a few approaching the 10lb range, all were constantly after our baits! As we would reel in one fish to the boat the fishing rods were traded out with Conner and he rigged up new bait and got things ready as we fought the fish that was on! No exaggeration in saying that we sometimes had 3 fish on the lines and were trying our best to keep up with the pace. My son and I doubled up numerous times on Trout and Snook! Throughout the day the morale ran high and from place to place we went (Short boats rides from spot to spot) Conner explained how he found the fish and the techniques we used to catch them. He also explained how the fishing changes from week to week and season to season and He has to stay on top to provide the best trip for his clients. And his delivery of a first rate Fishing Charter was awesome. During the day we fished different types of waters and terrains as the scenery to the areas were always changing and interesting. Capt Conner was patient and informative with our many questions. About every topic and we talked about any and everything. Totally relaxed and friendly atmosphere on the boat from the very min we got on to the min we got off! I could ramble on but I wont. Just take this advice with what I say next. If your looking for a Boat that knows how to put the fish on the deck? I could not and would not think of going out with any other boat Captain. I will assure you we will be visiting these waters again and Capt Conner is the only one I will go with! Thank you again Conner, you made the my Son's year, and a father's wish to spend a GREAT day on the water with my boy come true!

  • Richard Bucher
    Richard Bucher
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day snook trip with Captain Daniel

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2022 • 4 adults

    We had a great morning with Captain Daniel. The snook were biting and everyone caught at least 7!!We will be calling him next time we are in town for fishing.

  • Jim & Jean Atkinson
    Jim & Jean Atkinson
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on June 27, 2022 • 2 adults

    It was a great time . Catching that 37 inches snook. Thanks again

  • Travis Burroughs
    Travis Burroughs
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2018
    4.7
    Verified

    6hr trip w/Capt Daniel

    6 Hour Trip on April 2, 2018 • 6 adults

    Great day on the water catching loads of trout early, then hitting structure 7mi out for grouper and snapper, then finishing the day in Mangroves with several Snook. Looking forward to going again w/Capt Daniel.

  • Nick Wert
    Nick Wert
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Local Captain Great Experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 2026 • 3 adults

    Very knowledgeble captain, local guy. Great equipment and service. Fun time, will be back.

Rating

4.9
20 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Nick Wert
Nick Wert
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Local Captain Great Experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 2026 • 3 adults

Very knowledgeble captain, local guy. Great equipment and service. Fun time, will be back.

James Houdeshell
James Houdeshell
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Highly recommended
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2026 • 3 adults

Great experience!!! Fish were biting!!! Will be using Captain Daniel again!!!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Snook
Jeff Mason
Jeff Mason
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 16, 2026 • 4 adults

Kathy Dreyer
Kathy Dreyer
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Daniel
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2026 • 4 adults

Charlie Dendy
Charlie Dendy
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2026 • 3 adults

FAQs about Captain Daniel Kesten

Captain Daniel Kesten offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Daniel Kesten, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Captain Daniel Kesten include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Captain Daniel Kesten offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Captain Daniel Kesten offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Captain Daniel Kesten include:
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Daniel Kesten
Daniel Kesten
Bradenton, Florida, United States
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since October 2017
Captain Daniel is an experienced fisherman who has been fishing the local waters his whole life. Florida-native, Daniel grew up fishing with his family and spending hours on the water. He knows the nearby fisheries well and can put you on a variety of fish. Capt. Daniel is great with kids and enjoys having families over on his boat. He will use his skills to help you land your dream catch. Captain Daniel believes in being of service to the community and is so on the board of the Manatee Fish & Game Association and also the school board for Family Life Community School.
Daniel Kesten
Daniel Kesten
20
reviews
2017
member since
~4h
response
Captain Daniel is an experienced fisherman who has been fishing the local waters his whole life. Florida-native, Daniel grew up fishing with his family and spending hours on the water. He knows the nearby fisheries well and can put you on a variety of fish. Capt. Daniel is great with kids and enjoys having families over on his boat. He will use his skills to help you land your dream catch. Captain Daniel believes in being of service to the community and is so on the board of the Manatee Fish & Game Association and also the school board for Family Life Community School.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Cobia
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Red drum!
    Peter B.
    Peter B.
  • Great day of fishing!
    Nate R.
    Nate R.
  • What a day
    Craig J.
    Craig J.
  • June fishing trip
    Jim & Jean A.
    Jim & Jean A.
  • We went on the 6 hour trip with Captain Conner!
    Jeremy P.
    Jeremy P.
  • 6hr trip w/Capt Daniel
    Travis B.
    Travis B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Bradenton to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Checks

What’s biting in Bradenton right now

CobiaCobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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