Nick Collins
Captain

Nick Collins

Key West, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Operating a 32 SeaVee Center console, Capt. Nick ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Key West, Florida. This area is known for Mutton Snapper, Blackfin Tuna and Black Grouper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Nick.

Charter

RideOut Charters
Key West
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $850

Rating

4.9
124 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (124)

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  • Kaylen Sims
    Kaylen Sims
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The Best Time!

    4 Hour Trip6 adults

    We had an amazing experience fishing with Nick! From the moment we got on the boat, he was kind, patient, and incredibly hands-on. Every time we caught a fish or lost a hook, he was right there to re-rig our line and get us back to fishing without missing a beat. He shared helpful tips and tricks throughout the trip, and even checked in with us to make sure we caught enough fish to take home for dinner. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better captain, and we would book another trip with Nick in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Mutton Snapper
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Windy Jansen
    Windy Jansen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We will be back!

    4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM5 adults2 children

    Captain Nick has a very nice fishing platform with his center console. The boat is well maintained and easy to get around while fighting fish. His fishing gear is also first class, and he brought plenty of rods. We were targeting tarpon. We initially were in a group of four boats looking for and chasing tarpon as they surfaced. After 30 minutes or so we broke away to pursue plan B, which was to anchor, chum and fish since plan A was yielding no results for both us and the other 3 boats. We had a few hooks ups and landed one 60-70 tarpon after a great 15 minute or so fight. It should be noted that while we were successful there were boats that went home without catching and releasing a single fish. I would highly recommend Nick.

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
  • Jessica Cornett
    Jessica Cornett
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Trip !!!

    4 Hour Trip2 adults

    This was literally the best time !! The ocean was very calm and we had little cloud cover. We caught many fish, and 8 were keepers. We got 5 Mahi Mahi and 3 Bonita keepers.. It rained a little on the way back, but it was perfect fishing weather. Nick was a great captain, played good music, got us some great catches and recommended we take our Mahi Mahi to Kaya’s in Key West where they cooked it up for us in a 3 course meal !! Coolest experience ever !! Thank you Nick for the awesome trip !!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review!

  • Heath Creech
    Heath Creech
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Memories to last a lifetime!

    6 Hour Trip5 adults

    My husband and I have fished numerous times while visiting Key West but this was our first time taking our teenage sons. Captain Nick made sure this trip was filled with memories to last all of us a lifetime. We were able to catch snapper, black fin tuna and dolphin. I highly recommend the 6 hour trip to allow the opportunity to fish for different types. The boat was spacious with 5 of us onboard, the weather was amazing and the Nick was skilled with finding us fish. We will definitely be returning!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Mutton Snapper
  • Brian Jones
    Brian Jones
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Best trip ever

    6 Hour Trip2 adults

    Booked a trip for my Daughter and Son in law for their honey moon.She called me after and couldn't say enough kind words about Capt Nick.It was one of the best times they will never forget and I thank you for that.You cannot go wrong here, The Captain put them on some good fish and helped them make a memory for a lifetime.Thank you

Real catches shared by our community

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    Best trip ever
    Brian J.
    Brian J.
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    Awesome Trip
    Anna G.
    Anna G.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    Best Fishing Trip !!!
    Jessica C.
    Jessica C.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    Capt. Nick Collins Delivers
    Arthur P.
    Arthur P.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    The Best Time!
    Kaylen S.
    Kaylen S.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    Great Bday trip
    Bryan R.
    Bryan R.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    You gotta book with Nick
    Solomon M.
    Solomon M.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    First time amazing experience
    William W.
    William W.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    Great charter!
    Michael U.
    Michael U.
  • RideOut Charters
    RideOut ChartersKey West, FL
    Great offshore fishing!
    Chad F.
    Chad F.

What's biting with RideOut Charters in Key West

The weather cools and the crowds thin. This is the best time of year to score a Slam on the flats. The weather can be unpredictable with hurricanes, but the fishing makes it worth while.

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