Captain
Zach Stells

Member since March 2015 Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Fishing charters in the Lower Florida Keys. My name is Capt. Zach Stells. I'm the owner and operator of Boneafide Fishing Charters in the Lower Florida Keys. I have had ad a passion for light tackle and offshore fishing since a young age. I got on the water at a very young and just loved every aspect of angling. Spin, fly, conventional. I just love to put my friends and my family on fish and the passion grew to where I could actually do this for a living which is the greatest job in the world. I’d love to get you out on the water. We offer a variety of charters for every lifestyle and budget. We have 2 boats available. 29ft. SeaVee, 17 Maverick. 305.986.3211

Hey, I'm Captain Zach Stells

Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Fishing charters in the Lower Florida Keys. My name is Capt. Zach Stells. I'm the owner and operator of Boneafide Fishing Charters in the Lower Florida Keys. I have had ad a passion for light tackle and offshore fishing since a young age. I got on the water at a very young and just loved every aspect of angling. Spin, fly, conventional. I just love to put my friends and my family on fish and the passion grew to where I could actually do this for a living which is the greatest job in the world. I’d love to get you out on the water. We offer a variety of charters for every lifestyle and budget. We have 2 boats available. 29ft. SeaVee, 17 Maverick. 305.986.3211
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Boneafide Charters - 29' SeaVee

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Big Pine Key
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trips from $850

Fishing Reports

Its TIME
Its TIME
Dec 12, 2022 Big Pine Key
Sailfish, Wahoo, Mutton Snapper, Kingfish and Tuna are the mane if the game right now! Come experience what winter fishing is like in the Florida Keys. Quality bait is in the tank healthy and being fed to produce baits better than they were when I caught them! There is nothing better than seein a Sailfish eat a bait on the surface while kite fishing!
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Winter Fishing Update
Winter Fishing Update
Nov 26, 2022 Big Pine Key
The fishing has been very good in all areas. The offshore has been producing very well with catches of Sailfish, Wahoo, Kingfish and still finding a few Mahi. Live baiting has been key!!! Fresh caught live Goggle Eyes and Pilchards have gotten the bites. It the time of the year for BIG FISH and SCREAMING DRAGS! The reef bite has been solid producing great Mutton Snapper, Grouper, Yellowtail, Cero and Spanish Mackerel on Live Pilchards and cut bait for Yellowtail. I personally go out at night to catch the quality bait that sets Boneafide Charter apart and above other boats on the water. I cannot stress enough that great bait produces great catches. Give me a shout to experience the best the Keys has to offer! Capt Zach
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Cooler Temps, HOT BITE
Cooler Temps, HOT BITE
Oct 20, 2022 Big Pine Key
The reef fishing has been very good! Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper and a variety of other bottom species have been more than plentiful! The cooler water temps have got them chewing! On the offshore side there are still a few Mahi around and the Tuna bite has been steady. Wahoo are starting to show up and will only get better as goes the same for the Sailfishing! This is a great time of year to be on the water in the Lower Keys!
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Come and get it!
Come and get it!
Sep 15, 2022 Big Pine Key
The fishing is still consistent as well as lobstering. Chasing birds offshore for Mahi and Tuna have been the ticket!
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Heating Up
Heating Up
Aug 1, 2022 Big Pine Key
The dolphin fishing slowed over the past teo weeks due to the wind but it has come back HOT chasing birds has been the ticket! Sight casting to dolphin is my favorite way to taget these fish. The deep droppufor snowy grouper and tilefish have been a constant. Grouper up to 50lbs have been slamming squid in the 650โ€™-850โ€™ range on ledges and rock piles, continuing the drift past these areas have also been producing some quality tilefish. Get in on the action with us and experience a trip of a lifetime!
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FISHING IS HOTTTT!!!!!
FISHING IS HOTTTT!!!!!
Jul 1, 2022 Big Pine Key
The fishing here in the Keys on on fire! We have been running and gunning chasing birds putting the Mahi and Tuna in the box. Summer time is the best time to fish offshore with calm days allowing us to cover more area and show our customers what a true offshore fishing charter is about. The reef fishing for Snapper and Grouper has been consistent and action packed for everyone on board. Give us a shout and lets get out on the water!
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Zach
Fishing with Zach
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
89%
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John F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Zach

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore on July 5, 2023
John F. recommends Boneafide Charters - 29' SeaVee
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Elaine S.
Stuart, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day

VERIFIED   6hr Reef on January 11, 2023
Elaine S. recommends Boneafide Charters - 29' SeaVee
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Jacqueline M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore on November 7, 2022
Jacqueline M. recommends Boneafide Charters - 29' SeaVee
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Jody C.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore on July 20, 2022
We caught fish even though it was a bit rough. Captain Zach out worked any other Captain on the water. Great job!
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Christopher S.
Perrysville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt zach filling in for jason

VERIFIED   4 HR REEF/SHALLOW PATCHES FISHING on July 10, 2019
We had a great day. Thx to Zach for filling in during Jasonโ€™s absence.ย  Worked hard and made the trip fun.ย  Would do it...
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