Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat 

4.9
(40 reviews)
 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States–

Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat 

Key Largo, FL, United States
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24 ft
4
4.9
(40 reviews)

Grand Slam Charters invites you down to the Key Largo to enjoy incredible game fishing in the shallows flats, murky backcountry, and sheltered bays of the Upper Florida Keys. These waters are home to a diverse range of inshore game fish, with every species on the IGFA's Inshore Grand Slam list present for much of the year and plenty of seasonal visitors, too.

Spend your trip battling Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, and Snook on the hunt for a super grand slam, or just enjoy a day of great food fishing for Redfish, Trout, and Mangrove Snapper. Whatever you're after, you've come to the right guy. Captain Josh has been guiding these waters for 20 years, and his boat has been custom-rigged for awesome flats fishing.

Captain Josh runs an 24' Pathfinder boat, which was made in 2008, but started to be used just now and cruises at almost 40 knots thanks to her Yamaha outboard. When combing the shallows, her stealthy trolling motor will get you right on top of the fish before they even know you're there. You'll spot them easily, though, with a sturdy sight casting platform to get the best view of the water.

All Grand Slam Charters trips come with quality Shimano reels and Star rods. You will be given a selection of lures and plenty of live bait to keep you going all day long. At the end of your trip, all you catch will be cleaned and filleted, ready to cook up as you celebrate the day's top catches and mourn the ones that got away.

Grand Slam Charters invites you down to the Key Largo to enjoy incredible game fishing in the shallows flats, murky backcountry, and sheltered bays of the Upper Florida Keys. These waters are home to a diverse range of inshore game fish, with every species on the IGFA's Inshore Grand Slam list present for much of the year and plenty of seasonal visitors, too.

Spend your trip battling Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, and Snook on the hunt for a super grand slam, or just enjoy a day of great food fishing for Redfish, Trout, and Mangrove Snapper. Whatever you're after, you've come to the right guy. Captain Josh has been guiding these waters for 20 years, and his boat has been custom-rigged for awesome flats fishing.

Captain Josh runs an 24' Pathfinder boat, which was made in 2008, but started to be used just now and cruises at almost 40 knots thanks to her Yamaha outboard. When combing the shallows, her stealthy trolling motor will get you right on top of the fish before they even know you're there. You'll spot them easily, though, with a sturdy sight casting platform to get the best view of the water.

All Grand Slam Charters trips come with quality Shimano reels and Star rods. You will be given a selection of lures and plenty of live bait to keep you going all day long. At the end of your trip, all you catch will be cleaned and filleted, ready to cook up as you celebrate the day's top catches and mourn the ones that got away.

Josh Holmes
Captain
Josh Holmes
17 years of experience
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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
24 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip - Night Fishing
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (51)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (40)

  • Stephen Davis
    Stephen Davis
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Grand Slam Experience!

    3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Josh promptly arrived at the pick up location and we proceeded to catch some bait. Josh modified our trip to take advantage of the weather and fishing conditions. Stopped at 2 reefs and limited out on Mutton Snapper then headed out for some larger fish. Family caught several Yellowtail and Rainbow runners to end the day. Josh cleaned all the fish and recommended a local restaurant to prepare dinner. Family feast of days catch ensued and the day was complete. Memorable experience for our family and would absolutely recommend Grand Slam Charters for guided fishing in the Keys.

  • Bruno Trentacost
    Bruno Trentacost
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2021
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day

    3/4 Day Trip on March 8, 2023 • 2 adults

    This was our second trip With Captain Josh and he did not fail to put us on the fish. We fished the back waters for what ever was biting, we moved from spot to spot to stay on a catch. Josh is easy to talk to and loves to give you helping tips. I would recommend Josh for a day on the water.

  • Jason Lamberson
    Jason Lamberson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with Captain Josh

    Full Day Trip on January 17, 2021 • 2 adults

    We had a fantastic day, fish were tough to come by due to a cold front, but Captain Josh found us some. We had bottle nose dolphins literally right next to the boat and numerous shark species right next to the boat. Captain Josh has a wealth of knowledge and about the ecosystem of Florida Bay and Everglades national park. My 15 year old son and I had a great day being out on the water with Captain Josh and I would recommend him to anyone looking to have a great day on the water, not only fishing but the total experience especially if you've never been flats fishing in south Florida. Thanks again Captain Josh and we will definitely be contacting you next time were in South FL!!

  • Brian Halbleib
    Brian Halbleib
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding 12:30 trip with Captain Josh

    Half Day Trip (PM) on March 12, 2021 • 2 adults

    I wanted a fun, action packed fishing trip for my 18 year old daughter and I. Captain Josh delivered and then some. Caught a ton of fish the whole trip and missed a ton more (Sorry Capt :-) Our snappers were expertly cleaned and packaged. An hour or so later we had our fish prepared Key Largo style at Sharkey’s thanks to the Captain’s recommendation. Top 5 fish dish we ever ate. Don’t hesitate to fish with Josh, outstanding experience from start to finish.

  • Mitch  Treen
    Mitch Treen
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 night trip in the Everglades

    3/4 Day Trip - Night Fishing on February 14, 2020 • 2 adults

    Great trip . Mosquitos were a little intense at times, caught several types of fish. We did catch and release. Saw manatee's and even had a shark eat one of my fish before I got it to the boat , Awesome . Went to several locations. Captain Josh was great made us feel very comfortable. He was very knowledgeable of the area and fish. Showed us several technics and was very patient. Excellent trip would definitely recommend. But if you want more sights don't go at night. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • Adam Weekley
    Adam Weekley
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day with Captain Josh

    Full Day Trip on May 18, 2021 • 2 adults

    Josh is one of the best captains I have ever fished with in 25 years. He knows the water and the area better than anyone and we had a blast. The wind was blowing between 25-35 mph and Josh still found some awesome fish for us! Can’t wait to get back on the water soon!

  • Heather Murphy
    Heather Murphy
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day Capt Josh

    Full Day Trip on March 18, 2020 • 2 adults

    Just back from a great day with Captain Josh! My son only wanted a Tarpon, and boom! He got one almost immediately! Capt Josh delivered. Also got several big snook and a variety of others. He was very responsive to all of my questions leading up to the trip. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Pretty good singer too! Lol. Highly recommend... we will definitely go fishing with him next time we’re down this way.

  • Carlo Carbonaro
    Carlo Carbonaro
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2019
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip

    3/4 Day Trip on February 24, 2022 • 2 adults

    Great captain....very knowledgeable always working to keep you on fish and fun to talk too....Sylvester

  • Robert Weber
    Robert Weber
    Member since 2019
    5.0

    Full-day Inshore Charter off Flamingo

    Full Day Trip on November 24, 2019

    I did a full-day inshore charter with Capt. Josh off Flamingo and it was a perfect day. Capt. Josh is great...very professional and polite. He really knew the waters, whether we were up in the mangroves or out on the flats, and he knew the right times to be in the different areas. Thanks to him, I caught fish all day long - trout, snapper, and even one nice redfish that we released. The boat was perfect for the trip and his gear was top quality too. Easily the most fish I've ever caught on a single day.

  • Ryan Thomas
    Ryan Thomas
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Book with confidence - do not delay!!

    Full Day Trip on March 15, 2021 • 2 adults

    Capt Josh is an awesome guide! Great boat, great equipment and amazing fishing! We slated it all day long and he put in a ton of work poking us around the flats. Worth every freaking penny!

FAQs about Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat

Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (24 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Night Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Quality Shimano and Star rods and reels.)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Grand Slam Charters - 24' Boat include:
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Josh Holmes
Josh Holmes
Key Largo, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
164 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2017
Captain Josh Holmes loves fishing for Florida's famous inshore and offshore species. He's a fun person who's always ready for action, and who's always giving his all to make his guests feel comfortable on his boat. He's been nonstop fishing in South Florida for the last 20 years and there's no slowing down in sight
Josh Holmes
Josh Holmes
Fully verified
3
reports
164
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Josh Holmes loves fishing for Florida's famous inshore and offshore species. He's a fun person who's always ready for action, and who's always giving his all to make his guests feel comfortable on his boat. He's been nonstop fishing in South Florida for the last 20 years and there's no slowing down in sight

The fish you can target

Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • A variety of fish, including Snapper and Mackerel, are neatly arranged on a boat's surface, with a cooler open in the background, indicating a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lane Snapper
    Stephen D.
    Stephen D.
    Captain Josh promptly arrived at the pick up location and we proceeded to catch some bait. Josh modified our trip to take advantage of the weather and fishing conditions. Stopped at 2 reefs and limited out on Mutton Snapper then headed out for some larger fish. Family caught several Yellowtail and Rainbow runners to end the day. Josh cleaned all the fish and recommended a local restaurant to prepare dinner. Family feast of days catch ensued and the day was complete. Memorable experience for our family and would absolutely recommend Grand Slam Charters for guided fishing in the Keys.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a calm waterway, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Bruno T.
    Bruno T.
    This was our second trip With Captain Josh and he did not fail to put us on the fish. We fished the back waters for what ever was biting, we moved from spot to spot to stay on a catch. Josh is easy to talk to and loves to give you helping tips. I would recommend Josh for a day on the water.
  • Two adult anglers pose for a selfie aboard a boat underway on open water, with the wake and bright coastal sky in the background.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Carlo C.
    Carlo C.
    Great captain....very knowledgeable always working to keep you on fish and fun to talk too....Sylvester
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing in a mangrove-lined waterway.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    John L.
    John L.
    Josh was an experienced skillful captain and knew where the fish were! He was most helpful and Was also a good steward of the environment
  • Angler seated on the elevated bow seat of a flats fishing boat in calm coastal waters beneath a cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Adam W.
    Adam W.
    Josh is one of the best captains I have ever fished with in 25 years. He knows the water and the area better than anyone and we had a blast. The wind was blowing between 25-35 mph and Josh still found some awesome fish for us! Can’t wait to get back on the water soon!
  • Adult angler holding a striped sheepshead aboard a center-console fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Sheepshead
    John P.
    John P.
    Captain Josh was the best. Handled everything. Found the fish. Fun rapport. Highly recommend. I will be booking with him again
  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a boat while holding a large redfish over calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ryan T.
    Ryan T.
    Capt Josh is an awesome guide! Great boat, great equipment and amazing fishing! We slated it all day long and he put in a ton of work poking us around the flats. Worth every freaking penny!
  • Two adult anglers showcase a large snook aboard a center-console boat in a mangrove-lined coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Brian H.
    Brian H.
    I wanted a fun, action packed fishing trip for my 18 year old daughter and I. Captain Josh delivered and then some. Caught a ton of fish the whole trip and missed a ton more (Sorry Capt :-) Our snappers were expertly cleaned and packaged. An hour or so later we had our fish prepared Key Largo style at Sharkey’s thanks to the Captain’s recommendation. Top 5 fish dish we ever ate. Don’t hesitate to fish with Josh, outstanding experience from start to finish.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jason L.
    Jason L.
    We had a fantastic day, fish were tough to come by due to a cold front, but Captain Josh found us some. We had bottle nose dolphins literally right next to the boat and numerous shark species right next to the boat. Captain Josh has a wealth of knowledge and about the ecosystem of Florida Bay and Everglades national park. My 15 year old son and I had a great day being out on the water with Captain Josh and I would recommend him to anyone looking to have a great day on the water, not only fishing but the total experience especially if you've never been flats fishing in south Florida. Thanks again Captain Josh and we will definitely be contacting you next time were in South FL!!
  • Two adult anglers display a large redfish aboard a boat in calm coastal waters under a bright blue sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Greg T.
    Greg T.
    If you like catching fish, book Josh. Epic day.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
52 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Quality Shimano and Star rods and reels.
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

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
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Key Largo right now

BonefishBonefish
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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