Live Action Fishing Charters
Charter operator

Live Action Fishing Charters

Islamorada, United States
7 reviews
Live Action Fishing Charters is operated by Captain TJ Zinkand. A South Florida native, he grew up exploring the local waters, spending most of his childhood days fishing with his dad and grandfather. Capt. TJ has been fishing for Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon since he was a young boy. As well as these inshore species, TJ learned the art of fishing offshore for Mahi Mahi and Sailfish. He is a young and enthusiastic captain who knows the waters of Islamorada, the Florida Bay, and Miami like the back of his hand.

Charters

Rating

4.6
7 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

All reviews (7)

Showing 1 – 5 of 7 reviews
  • Luke Henle
    Luke Henle
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    5 Stars

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Capt TJ and first mate Billy were great. We were hauling them in with 10 minutes of dropping anchor. They’re set up for whatever type of fishing you want. I’ll be back!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks, Luke looking forward to having you guys back on the water and putting you on some awesome fish.

  • Db Martin
    Db Martin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Delaware, US
    Member since 2025
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Thomas

    Half Day Trip - Tarpon & Shark • 2 adults
    Response from Charter operator

    good time fishing with you too.  took some work, but glad your son got a nice tarpon. 

  • Scott Sandkuhler
    Scott Sandkuhler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Guys fishing trip

    Half Day Trip • 5 adults

    Finally convinced my ice fishing group to go south instead of north and was thankful TJ put us on the fish. Caught several different species and had a really good time.

  • Raymie Simmons
    Raymie Simmons
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on December 1, 2025
    The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Bing Mulder
    Bing Mulder
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    3.3
    Verified

    Fishing with Thomas

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Live Action Fishing Charters – Inshore in Islamorada

Flats fishing gets better and better in October, while Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna, bite well offshore. As the waters cool, reef fishing also picks up, with lots of delicious Grouper and Snapper.

Top catches for October