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Welcome to Goliath Charters, your gateway to the fishing paradise of the Florida Keys. Led by Captain Craig Clopper, an experienced US Navy Veteran and certified captain, our 25ft Seavee boat is equipped to handle nearly any sea conditions.

With a reliable 300 hp 2023 Yamaha engine, our boat is designed to cater to various fishing styles. Captain Craig is skilled in offshore, reef, wreck, and flats fishing, ensuring a diverse range of angling experiences in the abundant waters of the Florida Keys.

From redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, and permit in the backcountry to cobia, sailfish, tuna, and various snapper and grouper species on the reef Goliath Charters offers a thrilling fishing experience. And if you seek the mighty goliath grouper, Captain Craig has them named and trained to eat on command! With top-of-the-line Shimano gear, you'll feel the excitement of reeling in your catch.

Forget the hassle of fishing licenses – Captain Craig covers all necessary permits. And after a successful day on the water, he'll clean your catch, leaving you with a delicious bounty to savor.

Captain Craig's lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors, combined with his expertise and experience, make him the perfect guide for your Lower Keys fishing adventure. Whether exploring the flats, backcountry, reef, or offshore waters of Cudjoe Key, he is dedicated to sharing his backyard with anglers from around the world.

So, prepare for world-class fishing under the Florida sun. With Goliath Charters, you're in the capable hands of Captain Craig – a US Coast Guard certified captain, Padi-trained divemaster, and aquatics first ai
d instructor. Book your trip now and get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience in the Florida Keys!

Goliath Charters Summerland

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Let’s get on the water and hook up to 100+ pound tarpon before all the other whistle
nuts are out of bed! The thrill of battling with such a powerful fish is unmatched. As the sun rises, we'll be already in the midst of an exhilarating fight. The adrenaline coursing through our veins as we reel in the massive tarpon will make every moment worthwhile. So let's seize the opportunity and make the most of this incredible fishing adventure!

Be the first one on the Tarpon

Be the first one on the Tarpon with Goliath Charters Summerland

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 enjoy a sunset! I will bring the fishing rods!

One hour sunset cruise

There is nothing better than watching happy, unmolested, tailing permit before the sunrises Get on my 25 foot seavee or my 17 foot maverick polling skiff and beat all the whistlenuts out to The spots where a permit is nearly guaranteed! I love the thrill of being the first one out on the water, with the whole day ahead of me to chase after those elusive permit. It's a true test of skill and patience, but when you finally hook into one, hold on!!!

Get on tailing permit at sunrise

Let’s go out at first light to find these guys actively feeding. its only 2 hours but thats all I need to get you on the fish of a lifetime! We'll head out to the fishing spot before the sun rises, giving us the advantage of catching the fish when they are most active. With the early morning light, we'll be able to spot their movements and target them more accurately. Let’s get out and catch some fish before all the other whistlenuts are out of bed!

Wham bam, thank you, Captain Craig

Fish the flats on either my Maverick poling Skiff or my seavee. Make sure to bring comfortable wading shoes so we can hop out and get close to tailing fish.

Bastardized sightfishing the flats

Let's hit the beach and also do some fishing!

Sandbar Adventure

Utilize the midday sun for sight fishing Bonefish and Permit on the shallow flats. I’ll make it extra easy with some of my secret bonefish chum sauce! With its intense brightness, the midday sun acts as a natural spotlight, making it easier to spot the elusive Bonefish and Permit gliding through the crystal-clear waters. As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, the shallow flats come alive with activity, creating the perfect conditions for sight fishing!

Bastardized Bonefish bonanza!

When the sun starts to sink into the horizon the shark around the Florida Keys rise for their evening feast. Captain Craig will take you out at dusk to see if any of the Bull or Blacktip Sharks that roam the water are willing to chase after his lures. If they do, expect a tremendous and thrilling battle as you try to whisk them out of the water for the ultimate trophy photo!

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Do you believe in Bigfoot?

Come join us for a fishing adventure with a twist - because let's be real, catching a Blue Marlin may be as rare as finding a unicorn riding a rainbow. Fun fact: I've never caught a Blue Marlin, ever! ??

But fear not, our waters are teeming with Blackfin Tuna and Mahi-Mahi, so you're in for quite a treat! Remember the classic line from "Dumb and Dumber"? Well, as Lloyd Christmas famously said, "So you're telling me there's a chance!" ?

Book your trip with us today and let'

Blue marlin offshore

Would you like to catch a sailfish? Wanna increase your odds? Forget the cocktails the night before, take some Dramamine if you need it (I’m not a doctor) and let’s head out before sunrise and catch a boatload of tuna before the bite slows down. all kinds of excellent by Catch, including mahi-mahi, sailfish wahoo and many others!

Sunrise offshore Mahi-Mahi fishing

Would you like to catch a tuna? Wanna increase your odds? Forget the cocktails the night before, take some Dramamine if you need it (I’m not a doctor) and let’s head out before sunrise and catch a boatload of tuna before the bite slows down. all kinds of excellent by Catch, including mahi-mahi, sailfish wahoo and many others!

Sunrise offshore tuna fishing

Sunrise sailfish

Let’s go fishing for permit, cobia, tarpon, jacks, barracuda, and many others where the fish experience less pressure over 20 miles from Key West. The crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys offer abundant opportunities for anglers seeking a thrilling fishing experience. With its diverse array of fish species, this region is truly a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. As we venture further away from Key West, the fishing pressure decreases significantly, allowing for bigger and more catches!

Marquasas wreck fishing

So you would like to catch Tarpon, lots of them. They feed mostly at night. All night! Book a charter with any other Captain and you will be talking about all the shots at fish you had. Book a trip with me and you may run out of storage on your phone from all the pictures of trophy fish being caught.  I load the boat up with LIVE mullet and crabs the evening before and then we go at it all night. It’s a poontastic adventure and I guarantee everyone on the boat catches a tarpon, even if you bad fisherman.

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