Captain
Aaron Nelson

Member since June 2023 Tavernier, United States
Background
Originally from Indiana, I moved to Islamorada in 2018 chasing warm sunshine & fishing dreams. Learning the ropes on head boats & private charters as a mate. Naturally, I took the next step of becoming a Captain & running my own charters. The amazing fishing, places, people, wildlife & beautiful waters make the keys my island paradise. I try to share those vibes with folks who join me on the boat. Any day out on the water is a day to be treasured.
Techniques
Light tackle Drift baits Bottom fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Aaron Nelson

Tavernier, United States
Background
Originally from Indiana, I moved to Islamorada in 2018 chasing warm sunshine & fishing dreams. Learning the ropes on head boats & private charters as a mate. Naturally, I took the next step of becoming a Captain & running my own charters. The amazing fishing, places, people, wildlife & beautiful waters make the keys my island paradise. I try to share those vibes with folks who join me on the boat. Any day out on the water is a day to be treasured.
Techniques
Light tackle Drift baits Bottom fishing
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(168 reviews)
Angler's choice
Tavernier
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jim G.
Excellent
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Aaron is a great Captain!

VERIFIED   Half Day Reef Trip on January 16, 2025
Aaron is patient, kind, and knowledgeable.ย  We couldnโ€™t believe how the fish started biting even on our first cast.ย  We...
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Charles W.
Excellent
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Captain Aaron will put you on the fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Reef Trip on July 26, 2024
We had a great experience with Captain Aaron at the helm. He knows his stuff and we had more than enough fish to take back...
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Morgan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip for kids

VERIFIED   3 Hour Reef Trip on March 25, 2025
Aaron is the man. Awesome with kids, provides a great experience. Put the kids on fish. Went above and beyond with their experience.
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Neil C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Aaron is ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

VERIFIED   3 Hour Reef Fishing on December 26, 2024
Great trip with the entire fam(4). Everyone caught fish and we completed our mission of catching dinner.ย  Capt Aaron had us...
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Peter K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Reef Trip on November 24, 2024
Capt Aaron and his first mate Byron worked very hard to put us on some fish. The action was constant and they also were great...
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