Captain

Michael Diaz

Nationality: I am a Cuban American born here in South FL.
Languages: English AND Spanish (fluently)
Experience: 15 years

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Captain
Michael Diaz

Member since August 2023 Islamorada, United States

Background: I a born and raised local here in the Florida Keys. I’ve fished these waters since I was in diapers. This is what I love to do and now my kids love the environment we put them in.
Techniques: It’s all a secret till you book a trip and find out what those secrets are.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Diaz

Islamorada, United States

Background: I a born and raised local here in the Florida Keys. I’ve fished these waters since I was in diapers. This is what I love to do and now my kids love the environment we put them in.
Techniques: It’s all a secret till you book a trip and find out what those secrets are.

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Pelagic Raptors Charters

5.0 / 5

(23 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(23 reviews)

Islamorada • 34 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

Mahi Mayhem

May 3, 2024 Islamorada

Mahi are starting to show up and rhey are biting!

Snapper Bite

May 3, 2024 Islamorada

Yellowtails are swarming all arou d biting anithing that hits the water! Lets get out on the water and get tight!

Grouper Grouper

May 3, 2024 Islamorada

Grouper season is in. Even though you legally CANNOT harvest a goliath, they are still the largest in the grouper family and they are an awesome fight. Many other groupers we ate able to harvest such as black, gag, red, snowy and many other grouper species.

Snappers/groupers/mackeral

Nov 19, 2023 Islamorada

Fishing has been red hot on the edge with many species biting. All from small mangrove snappers to yellow tail and then the bigger snappers we call muttons, all kinds of groupers mostly being black and reds. Lots of sailfish starting to pour in due to seasons changing and still have some mahi and tuna roaming around. Lots of action and great weather (not hot) to be in.

500LB Swordfish

Aug 26, 2023 Islamorada

After long hours of fighting such an incredible fish, with the great crew we had, we managed to land this beautiful swordfish. Everyone made it home safe and everyone was able to take a cooler full of fish. If only this happened everytime. Come book a trip with Pelagic Raptors for an experience you will neer forget.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 23 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	91%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

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Raymond A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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EPIC TRIP!!!!

VERIFIED NEW Extended Day Trip – Swordfish on June 30, 2025

Raymond A.

5.0 / 5

Jun 30, 2025

Extended Day Trip – Swordfish

I did the 10hr swordfish trip at the end of June 2025. I’ve done a lot of charters and this was the best. Conditions were rough but Mike knows what he’s doing and we had no issues getting out to the swordfish grounds. On the way out we bagged 5 really nice mahi. Got to the grounds, caught the drift and got set up, under 10 minutes after hitting bottom-FISH ON. Took an hour from bite to boat with a beast of an electric reel, harpoon and gaff. On the way in we limited out on mahi. ... More

I did the 10hr swordfish trip at the end of June 2025. I’ve done a lot of charters and this was the best. Conditions...

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Scott D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Offshore Fishing!

VERIFIED 6hr Tarpon & Shark on February 25, 2025

Scott D.

5.0 / 5

Feb 25, 2025

6hr Tarpon & Shark

Offshore Fishing!

VERIFIED

My wife and I spent a day on the water with Capt Mike on the Pelagic Raptor and enjoyed the time. Capt Mike kept an open line of communication throughout our preparation for the trip and was very personable. All and all we had a great time, caught fish and I will be using his services again. Would highly recommend you will not be disappointed!!!

My wife and I spent a day on the water with Capt Mike on the Pelagic Raptor and enjoyed the time. Capt Mike kept an open line...

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Kevin V.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on October 4, 2024

Kevin V.

5.0 / 5

Oct 4, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great experience

VERIFIED

Captain Mike is a great guy and will put you in the best situation to catch fish. His expertise in fishing the Florida Keys is second to none. We caught a boat load of fish and various species too. I’d recommend booking Captain Mike to anyone looking for a fun time!

Captain Mike is a great guy and will put you in the best situation to catch fish. His expertise in fishing the Florida Keys...

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Jutta E.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Shark - Adventure

VERIFIED Shark & Tarpon Trip 4hr (5 ppl max) on December 24, 2024

Jutta E.

5.0 / 5

Dec 24, 2024

Shark & Tarpon Trip 4hr (5 ppl max)

Shark - Adventure

VERIFIED

searched our Target-Fish - and Capt Mike made it possible: found some, and caught successfully. It was a great experience 🤩 Had a lot of fun. Thanks for the great day!

searched our Target-Fish - and Capt Mike made it possible: found some, and caught successfully. It was a great experience 🤩...

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Kyle G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great family trip

VERIFIED Shark & Tarpon Trip 4hr (5 ppl max) on August 12, 2024

Kyle G.

5.0 / 5

Aug 12, 2024

Shark & Tarpon Trip 4hr (5 ppl max)

Great family trip

VERIFIED

What an experience. Family is already asking to go again.

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EPIC TRIP!!!!

EPIC TRIP!!!!

Offshore Fishing!

Offshore Fishing!

Great experience

Great experience

Shark - Adventure

Shark - Adventure

Great family trip

Great family trip

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