Captain
George Proenza Sr

Member since March 2018 Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. George (Doc) Proenza has spent over 45 years following his passion for catching fish. He grew up fishing with his father and grandfather, then followed his love of the sport and started running charters. Capt. George has been living down in Islamorada for almost 30 years, and knows all the best spots for each fish species.

Hey, I'm Captain George Proenza Sr

Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. George (Doc) Proenza has spent over 45 years following his passion for catching fish. He grew up fishing with his father and grandfather, then followed his love of the sport and started running charters. Capt. George has been living down in Islamorada for almost 30 years, and knows all the best spots for each fish species.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(342 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 342 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (321)
Doc and George diligently measuring fish
Half day trip with Doc
Half day trip with Doc
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Michael C.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience of a lifetime!

VERIFIED   1/4 Day Reef Trip on August 23, 2023
Doc and George are incredibly caring, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We had two young kids and two seniors in our group, and...
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Dan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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An awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (PM) on March 15, 2025
Caught about 30 fish in 4 hours, including 6 different species (yellow tail, grouper, two types of mackeral, barracuda, shark)....
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Monica T.
Orlando, FL
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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1/4 Trip Captain Doc

VERIFIED   1/4 Day Reef Trip (PM) on May 16, 2023
This was our first charter. We are so glad that we did it. Doc told us we were lucky Red Grouper season had just open. We took...
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Michael D.
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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Lots of Action

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (AM) on March 3, 2025
We were on fish within 45 minutes of leaving the dock.ย  Caught many yellowfin, and son hooked into a monster grouper.ย  Crew...
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Sara G.
Los Angeles, California
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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1/4 day (2 hours) Family Trip!

VERIFIED   1/4 Day Reef Trip - 12:00 PM on July 29, 2022
What a great experience!!! My kids are 2,5, and 7 and my older kids had been asking to go fishing on a boat and to catch something...
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