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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Patty D.
Roseland, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on February 14, 2021
This was, by far one of the greatest fishing charters weโ€™ve ever experienced. Not only was Captain George extremely personable...
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Emily C.
Lafayette, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain George

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (AM) on February 6, 2021
We took the 7:30 AM fishing trip for 4 hours with our 4 kids. It was our first deep sea fishing experience and Captain George...
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Matt B.
Key West, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day reef/wreck

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef & Wreck on July 30, 2023
Our family spent a day on the water with Doc & George.ย  They were wonderful to spend a day with.ย  Everyone caught fish and...
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Jennifer A.
Valrico, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Doc and his mate George

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (PM) on October 25, 2022
Great half day of fishing with Capt Doc & first mate George. Highly recommend Kekoa charters. very professional. We had a group...
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William T.
Jupiter, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip With Captain George

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef & Wreck (PM) on October 2, 2022
Very happy we chose Captain George for my birthday trip.ย  We booked a half day trip only a few days after hurricane Ian passed...
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