Captain Daniel Kesten 

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

Captain Daniel Kesten 

Bradenton, FL, United States
24 ft
4
4.9
(19 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
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
19 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Nathan Reger
Nathan Reger
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 20262 adults1 child

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

Nick Wert
Nick Wert
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Local Captain Great Experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 20263 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, 20263 adults

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

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Snook
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, 20262 adults

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

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Kathy Dreyer
Kathy Dreyer
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Daniel
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 20264 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

19 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
19
reviews
2017
member since
~5h
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.
  • 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.

More details

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
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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