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Captain Charlie Rogers
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Captain Charlie Rogers

Key Largo, United States
Federal waters
100+ reviews
Captain Charlie Rogers has been knee-deep into fishing ever since he could hold a rod on his own. He's a South Florida native and has fished from the Florida Keys to Miami, Bahamas, and Louisiana. He worked on several boats in the early stages of his career until he decided to go at it on his own, and hasn't looked back since.

Charter

Rating

4.9
182 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (182)

Showing 1 – 5 of 182 reviews
  • David Cunningham
    David Cunningham
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    February Trip

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore/Wreck • 5 adults

    Captain Rodgers was extremely friendly, understanding, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He helped make a last-second trip become reality, and it was some of the best fishing I’ve done. I honestly couldn’t thank him enough for his accommodations. I compared a lot of different choices for charters, and overall, Against the Grain seemed like the best one. After actually going, it did not disappoint one bit. I’d recommend Captain Rodgers and Against the Grain to anyone looking to go on a charter, he’s the best there is

    Reported catch:
    Blackfin Tuna
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jason Pensabene
    Jason Pensabene
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day of Fishing the Keys

    4 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing • 2 adults

    On vacation with the family and my daughter was interested in going fishing witb me. We booked with Against the Grain and Capt Charlie and had a great day out on the water. Caught a bunch of fish and made some memories. Capt Charlie is very knowledgeable and great to talk to. would recommend to anyone looking for a great day on the water.

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Scott Tabacco
    Scott Tabacco
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Mahi Mayhem

    6 Hour Trip – Offshore/Wreck • 4 adults

    We first tried to get some mutton snappe bu they werent biting. we then headed out to find some Mahi. we came up ona few patches of sawgrass but we didnt have any luck. Finally we found some birds and the fight was on. we wound up with over 20 Mahi. Dinner for a few nights. Capt was great and put us where we needed to be.

  • Robert Stammler
    Robert Stammler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    3 Hour Trip – Patch Reef Fishing • 6 adults
  • Kayla Stypelkoski
    Kayla Stypelkoski
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Captain Charlie

    3 Hour Trip – Patch Reef Fishing • 4 adults
    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Mutton Snapper
    Black Grouper

Real catches shared by our community

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    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Mahi Mayhem
    Scott T.
    Scott T.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    February Trip
    David C.
    David C.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    It’s called fishing but we were catching
    Michael N.
    Michael N.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    8 hour wreck/offshore
    Cisco R.
    Cisco R.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Recommend without question!
    Jeff S.
    Jeff S.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Excellent experience
    Matthew K.
    Matthew K.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Great trip!
    Alexander M.
    Alexander M.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Highly recommend
    Brian F.
    Brian F.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Ceviche Approved
    Tamera J.
    Tamera J.
  • Against The Grain Charters
    Against The Grain ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Great trip
    Frederick M.
    Frederick M.

What's biting with Against The Grain Charters in Key Largo

Cold fronts start to arrive, which can mix up the fishing. Flats and backcountry are always a good choice, with Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout biting well. Otherwise, choose a calm day to get out onto the reefs or offshore.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Sailfish aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.

It’s that time of year again

Nov 19, 2019 • Key Largo
As the first cold fronts approach are beautiful Florida keys that means the sailfish are coming with them. These acrobatic, hard fighting fish are trophies ?. They will test your skills and give you the thrill of a lifetime. Kite fishing for them is the method of choice along with slow trolling live baits and pitching baits to showering fish. Book your trip with against the grain charters while you can and get in on the action
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An angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.

Windy days and shallow water muttons

Jan 12, 2018 • Key Largo
When the wind is blowing and you can’t get way offshore there should always be a plan B, espically during the months of January through March. This is the time of the year we’re you can have great action on the shallow patch reefs. I like to have plenty of fresh or live bait and anchor up and work an area to target big mutton snappers that cruise around shallow reefs any where from 10 to 40 foot of water . This is a great trip for all types of anglers and can be done in a 4 hour to 8 hour reef trip .
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