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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(189 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 189 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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I caught SHARK
I caught SHARK
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Maria C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Many snappers and fun !!!

VERIFIED   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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John M.
Excellent
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Slayed the Snapper!

VERIFIED   Half Day Reef Trip on July 15, 2025
Our party of 3 had a great time with Captain Aaron reef fishing.ย  Conditions were good and the fishing was excellent.ย  Great...
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Tyra H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Day

3 Hour Reef Fishing Trip on January 18, 2025
Aaron did an amazing job taking my dad, my boyfriend and I to the reef. He was great with casting, baiting, removing the fish....
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Joe F.
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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Serious Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Reef Trip on October 21, 2025
Aaron was a great skipper who we will definitely go out with again. He used his knowledge to put us on great reefs where we...
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