Captain
George Proenza

Member since March 2018 Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. George (Doc) Proenza has spent over 40 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 20 years, and knows all the best spots for each fish species.

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Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. George (Doc) Proenza has spent over 40 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 20 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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Brian G.
Fredericksburg, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip, met limit yellowtail

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (AM) on November 3, 2022
Canโ€™t say enough how pleased we are. In 1 1/2 hour met limit on yellowtail which is what we were after. Booked for birthday...
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Kelly F.
Pinckney, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 off shore. The Osborne's Pinckney, Mi

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 29, 2023
Would recommend this charter to anyone!ย  My sonโ€™s dream was to catch a Mahi Mahi and boy did Doc and Georgie make this happen.ย ...
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Mike K.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day wreck and reef trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (AM) on July 17, 2023
Doc took us out for a half day and we had an excellent time. Started at a reef and caught all the snappers we cared to reel...
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Bob R.
Weldon Spring, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (AM) on January 6, 2022
Boat Captain Doc and his first mate George are amazing. We chartered a private trip because of our three kids who had never...
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Darrell S.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip bad dockside experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (AM) on May 17, 2025
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