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Capt. Larry Sydnor
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Capt. Larry Sydnor

Islamorada, United States
50+ reviews
I am a student of the great angling masters and highly educated on the fisheries in my location. I maintain all required credentials, licenses, permits and $1,000,000 commercial marine insurance to be entrusted with your safety and charter needs. I am an extremely popular inshore fishing guide because my power and expertise on the skiff's poling platform provides safe and unparalleled fishing adventures. Each trip is customized for adults and delighting youngsters for parental smiles, or serious angling as I am extremely competitive and have won many awards as both angler and guide from tournaments in the Florida Keys. I am USCG Master Captain, a respected member of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators, the Florida Guides Association and the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. I am a fly fishing specialist and do my best by EVERY angler to ensure a fun, fulfilling experience fishing the beautiful upper Florida Keys.

Charter

Rating

4.8
67 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
79%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
81%
Caught fish

All reviews (67)

Showing 1 – 5 of 67 reviews
  • Jason Peak
    Jason Peak
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Backcountry fishing

    3/4 Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin • 2 adults

    Larry did a great job of stayong positive and worked hard. He had plenty of spots to fish. I was picky—looking for permit on a fly rod—so focusing on that meant passing other opportunities. Larry knows his stuff and his boat in incredible! Best O have ever been on and I have foshed all over the Caribbean. The only thing that would have made this the “best trip ever” was landing a permit. Next time!

    Response from Charter operator

    Yes, Jason had a singular tough target - one of the most difficult sportfish to catch let alone on fly! but that is the fun of it, an impressive challenge. He gets a lot of credit for sticking with his pursuit of a permit on fly.

  • Saxxon Waerlop
    Saxxon Waerlop
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    flats fishing

    Half day 4-hour AM trip • 2 adults

    Capt Larry was very knowledgeable, and the equipment was great. He was extremely hard working, trying his best to get us hooked up.

    Response from Charter operator

    Enjoyed guiding father and young tween/teen son Saxxon who brought great energy and as fishing is not a guaranteed results sport it was a challenge this morning for their half day charter. More time on the water may have helped.

  • Jade Stock
    Jade Stock
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin • 2 adults

    I just wanted to share that I had a fantastic time fishing with Larry recently. We caught a variety of fish, and I truly loved being on the water. Larry is such a great guide - he really knows how to make the experience enjoyable!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Response from Charter operator

    Had an awesome time guiding Jade and her father Lloyd on their first guided charter and they did a great job, with Jade bringing in Snook, jumping a tarpon, and catching black drum and trout plus big jacks. Enjoyed guiding sister Brittny shown here with a juvenile tarpon.

  • Jeffrey Adams
    Jeffrey Adams
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Capt Larry knows where to fish!

    3/4 Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin • 2 adults

    Capt Larry quickly adapted to my son and my level of skill/desired fish and led us on a great fishing experience. You have a great day when you catch different types of fish and lose count of the catch. The bonefish was the ellusive catch of the day. Highly recommend!

  • Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with JAMES

    Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin • 1 adult
    Response from Charter operator

    Michael, showed good fly skills and knowledge of the angling sport and was ennjoyable to guide.

Real catches shared by our community

What's biting with Capt. Larry Sydnor –Islamorada fly/spin Guide in Islamorada

Cobia start to appear, sometimes in big schools. The mullet migration brings Sailfish close to the shore, along with the last of the Blackfin Tuna. This is also a great time for Trout and Redfish in the shallows.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

Fall fishing and wildlife sightings

Dec 3, 2025 • Islamorada
I want everyone to realize fall fishing can also be so wonderful as the chance of seeing amazing wildlife is high - white pelicans, roseatte spoonbills I’m, and even possibly pink flamingos along with the occasional crocodile.
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Adult angler holding a large silver tarpon aboard a flats boat on calm coastal waters.

Fall Florida Keys Fishing ENCOUNTER

Dec 2, 2025 • Islamorada
In the fall, you get WAY more than fishing on your guided charter. The Florida Keys backcountry, inshore fishing is calm, beautiful, serene and offers the BONUS of spectacular wildlife sightings for a heightened inspirational uplifting experience courtesy of Mother Nature . It is a truly glorious occurrence beyond just catching fish which is pretty awesome by itself. A fall charter offers a breathtaking visual in addition to the opportunity presented while fishing for juvenile tarpon, snook, reds, mackerel, jacks, trout and the fun shark catch.
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Two individuals celebrating with a trophy at an event, possibly related to fishing, but no fish are visible.

Another tournament win

Sep 18, 2021 • Islamorada
Yes, Capt. Larry Sydnor guided Islamorada's own Betsy Bullard when she came through at last weekend's Herman Lucerne 7-species fishing tournament taking home three awards that takes place entirely within Everglades National Park boundaries catching and releasing 6 species to take TOP FEMALE GUIDED, GENERAL DIVISION WINNER, and LARGEST SNAPPER @ 19.5"!! Only the snook eluded us - all were under the required 28", twice missing it by under a HALF INCH (FULL MOON?)
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