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
(175 reviews)
Angler's choice
Tavernier
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 175 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Ben T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Reef Trip on July 29, 2025
We had a great time with Aaron and caught a ton of fish including some I have never caught before. He is a laid back guy but...
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Timothy C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Worth a try

VERIFIED   Half Day Reef Trip on March 21, 2025
Not best weather.ย  Scheduled for 9 but captain Aaron said would be better at 12 and asked if we could change time.ย  Wind...
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Maria C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Many snappers and fun !!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Reef Trip on July 21, 2025
It was a great morning of fishing with Captain Aaron. He taught us a lot about reef fishing and gave us recommendations for...
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Tyra H.
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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Best First Fishing Trip Ever!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Reef Trip on March 22, 2025
Very laid back and chill Captain. We didnโ€™t know much about fishing and had a great time learning from him! We caught enough...
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Jason L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the Reef with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   Half Day Reef Trip on September 14, 2024
Got a 4 hour morning reef trip for me and my girlfriend. Capt. Aaron and mate Byron were great from the start. They got us...
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