Captain
Austin Nelson

Member since April 2023 Key Largo, United States
Background
I grew up in Pennsylvania and now run trips out of Key Largo aboard a 19' Skiff. I have worked tirelessly to study and understand the waters of the Keys to provide you with the most exciting fishing trip possible! The first time I was in the Keys, it caught my heart, and I turned a yearly fishing trip into my career and new home. These waters are known for Redfish, Snapper, and Snook. I will show you how to catch them and what fishing in the keys is all about. I love going into the Everglades and fishing with live bait on a jighead for great rod bend.
Techniques
I love going into the Everglades and fishing with live bait on a jig head for whatever bites.

Hey, I'm Captain Austin Nelson

Key Largo, United States
Background
I grew up in Pennsylvania and now run trips out of Key Largo aboard a 19' Skiff. I have worked tirelessly to study and understand the waters of the Keys to provide you with the most exciting fishing trip possible! The first time I was in the Keys, it caught my heart, and I turned a yearly fishing trip into my career and new home. These waters are known for Redfish, Snapper, and Snook. I will show you how to catch them and what fishing in the keys is all about. I love going into the Everglades and fishing with live bait on a jighead for great rod bend.
Techniques
I love going into the Everglades and fishing with live bait on a jig head for whatever bites.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(65 reviews)
Key Largo
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Captain Austin
great day
great day
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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Bart S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice, no stress fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) key largo on February 11, 2026
Capt Austin did an excellent job. We were looking for a stress free trip on the water. We caught plenty of mangrove snappers....
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Stephanie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun family memories!

VERIFIED   NEW  Swim and fish on February 6, 2026
Capt Austen is great! We werenโ€™t experienced with this type of fishing and he gave us good tips and pointers. He was kind...
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Samuel Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Action action action

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) key largo on January 4, 2026
I went with my son and a couple of his friends not really expecting too much, but Captain Austin brought us to places where...
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David Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome night session! Great Captain!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) key largo on March 16, 2025
We had an amazing time on our fishing trip in the Keys with Austin! We were hoping to hook a tarpon, and while we managed to...
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Clint C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cold keys but the fish couldnโ€™t hide

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day PM Trip key largo on February 4, 2026
Captin Austin showed my wife and I a great day on the flats and in the mangroves. I heard it was the coldest few days theyโ€™ve...
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