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 Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(59 reviews)
Key Largo
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(7 reviews)
Homestead
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (51)
Captain Austin
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Dan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Austin

VERIFIED   Special 4 hours trip for Dan Nottke on January 22, 2025
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Laci N.
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

8 Hour Trip on January 8, 2024
Had a great time fishing. Lots of very good sight seeing and had super fun trip catching fish. Friendly captain!
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Eduardo G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A different experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) key largo on April 3, 2024
We truly enjoyed our backcountry fishing with Captain Austin.
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ROBERT M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) key largo on March 13, 2024
Capt. Austin put on on fish and provided a great day on the water.
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Nick C.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Nelson

Half Day Trip (PM) key largo on March 4, 2024
Very good captain and knew his way around Everglades. Good pricing too!
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