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William Wickers III
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William Wickers III

Key West, United States
100+ reviews
Fishing in the Key West waters is the Wickers' family tradition. My grandfather, Capt. Willie, established the Linda D. over 78 years ago, and it's been running strong ever since. I followed my grandfather's and father's footsteps, becoming the 4th generation captain in our family. The years of knowledge of seamanship and fishing passed through our family make us the prime choice for fishing in Key West. I've been navigating through these waters since I was a child, meaning I can guide you to the areas where I know the fish love to bite.

Charters

  • Linda D V

    Linda D V

    Key West
    Instant Confirmation
    Trips from
    US $1,100
  • Linda D IV

    Linda D IV

    Key West
    Instant Confirmation
    Trips from
    US $1,100

Rating

4.8
128 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (128)

Showing 1 – 5 of 128 reviews
  • Ronal Stas
    Ronal Stas
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great father son trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Fishing was amazing. As soon as we started fishing they were biting. Captain Billy got us on the fish quickly for our 4 hour trip. Deckhand AJ was amazing. Took time to speak with my son on his first fishing trip about what was going on and the fish we were catching. As soon as we caught fish he had the lines back in ready to go. Fishing was not stop. Unforgettable experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to fish in the Key West area.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Skipjack Tuna
  • Kipp Greene
    Kipp Greene
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day

    Full Day Trip • 5 adults

    We had a terrific time! Captain Phil and Mate Ryan worked extremely hard for us and made sure we had a great time and caught some amazing fish on a really tough day. Most boats reported no catches but we got a beautiful (and delicious) wahoo for my daughter and a monster sailfish for my son. We had action all day so we never had time to get bored. This crew worked so hard to make it a once in a lifetime trip for my daughter and son. Making sure they got perfect photos with their fish and even letting my son help in the release of the sailfish. I have fished all over the world and I have had some good crews but these guys genuinely wanted it to be amazing for my family. No other crew I’ve had has done as much (and done it so nicely) as these guys did. I will only fish with these guys in Key West from now on.

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
    Response from Captain

    wow I’m so so happy that U had such of an amazing experience and it’s was our pleasure to take U an ur family out fishing and we can’t wait to go do it again soon. take care an safe travels Capt Billy

  • Justin Stokes
    Justin Stokes
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM • 2 adults

    We had Tom as our captain and Ryan as our first meet and they were amazing! They definitely made sure we caught fish and had a good time! They were very knowledgeable about the area and the fish we caught. They filleted some of the fish when we got off the boat for us to eat raw and to take with us. It was amazing. They recommended we have the fish cooked at the southernmost café and the chef did an amazing job! They cooked our fish in multiple ways. overall amazing experience.

    Response from Captain

    awesome buddy im so glad U all had a great time. and a great meal that’s terrific! hope to see U again soon! take Care capt Tom

  • James Myrick
    James Myrick
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip was fantastic

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    The crew was fantastic. We arrived right on time and by the time we got on the boat we had already left the marina After we left the deckhand which had a great personality started getting everything setup for us to go fishing. The boat had plenty of room for everyone to sit out of the the way of the deckhand and captain. Once we started getting trolling it took a while to get bites but we ended up bringing in a few mackerel, tuna, and a mahi mahi. Overall was a great trip.

    Response from Captain

    thank You so much for taking the time to leave us a review!! it was a awesome day! Have a great new year! we will see soon. take care capt Billy

  • Victor Folino
    Victor Folino
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Mahi and Barracuda

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Jesse the mate did a tremendous job, working hus butt off all day to get us fish. We finished with 11 mahi mahi and 2 barracuda caught.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches shared by our community

  • Linda D V
    Linda D VKey West, FL
    Multiple mahi-mahi and tuna arranged on a marina dock beside a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Joseph O.
    Joseph O.
    You couldn't a ask for a better time. Good timesand great bounty!!!
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo caught during a fishing trip, with the ocean in the background.
    Thomas V.
    Thomas V.
    Captain Tom and the Mates were First Class. Wahoo and Mahi in the Boat, along with 'Cuda & Bonita. Weather did not fully cooperate, but they all worked hard to put us on fish. The tip to take the catch to Miso Happy was A+, and we are very thankful for that as well !!! A little TLC on the interior cabin is the only suggestion I can make.
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    A young angler casting a fishing rod from the deck of a boat, surrounded by open ocean and dramatic clouds.
    Jesus P.
    Jesus P.
    Great day
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    Sailfish being landed alongside a boat in open blue water, with a crew member securing the fish at the gunwale.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    James J.
    James J.
    Went out for some mahi was a slow day but got one and to top it off a sail fish !!!
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    A family proudly displaying their catch of Barracuda at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Jason W.
    Jason W.
    Booked a half-day trip with Capt. Billy and Joe, and just ten minutes into setting the lines, we were already catching fish. The action didn’t stop until we headed back to shore. We’re already planning our next fishing trip in May. An amazing experience with an outstanding crew!
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large Mahi Mahi on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Kennie G.
    Kennie G.
    Had a great day on the Linda D V. Larry was working the lines as hard as he could for 8 hours straight, and although we didn’t fill the cooler we definitely got enough to make it a great trip, including a trophy-quality dolphin that gave a great fight.
  • Linda D V
    Linda D VKey West, FL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Paul G.
    Paul G.
    Great experience. Hard working crew to target fish in tough conditions. Crew personality goes a long way.
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    Mixed offshore fishing catch, including several colorful mahi-mahi and additional tuna-like fish, arranged on a dock for display.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Melissa V.
    Melissa V.
    Larry and Tom were great! caught mahi, almaco jacks & bonita. Ate some straight away at Mac's. i wod recommend this crew for sure!
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    Large assortment of reef fish arranged on ice across a marina dock beside a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Sasha S.
    Sasha S.
    The captain and mate were really nice knew what they were doing we caught fish on a rough fishing day. We all enjoyed the trip. we didn’t get to catch mahi mahi but we did still catch eater fish. Would recommend and will do this again the in the future.
  • Linda D IV
    Linda D IVKey West, FL
    A young angler proudly holding a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, accompanied by an adult on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Larry V.
    Larry V.
    Fishing was a little slow. The seaweed caused some problems. But we did boat five fish and lost a few others. Captian and mate were great.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Linda D V in Key West

Reef fishing is still good but can be windy. Bonefish thins out on the flats but Permit is as good as ever. Sailfish and Tuna are caught over the reefs and backcountry fishing is excellent.

Top catches for November