Captain
James Willis

Member since February 2025 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. James has been navigating the waters of Key West, Florida for 35 years and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) ,Sailfish ,Tuna ,Wahoo.We also specialize in Reef and Wrecks.. Where we catch mutton, snappers, groupers ,sharks and Mangrove Snapper. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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Key West, United States
Background
Capt. James has been navigating the waters of Key West, Florida for 35 years and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) ,Sailfish ,Tuna ,Wahoo.We also specialize in Reef and Wrecks.. Where we catch mutton, snappers, groupers ,sharks and Mangrove Snapper. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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Our Team
James W.
Captain
Darren S.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(39 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
best trip ever captain and crew
best trip ever captain and crew
Great trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Philip R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 stars

VERIFIED   NEW  Custom Trips Available on June 12, 2026
safe/professional/lots of fish!ย  we highly recommend them ! thank you captain James (full of key west knowledge and history)...
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Christopher A.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great crew and equipment for big fish deep sea fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 28, 2026
We got yellow jack, snapper.ย  We liked the experience the captain and first mate had, combined over 50 years.ย  They gave...
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Joe A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 13, 2025
Captain James and first mate Darren were awesome!ย  I had eaters and a bill fish on my bucket list.ย  We caught 7 mahi and...
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt and mate working!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 6, 2026
Iโ€™ll tell you, i could not of had a better time with my Key West Crew. I chose Eva for her size and power, this boat didnโ€™t...
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John P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Best trip ever captain and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on July 6, 2026
everybody who is looking to go out make sure you go with these people darren and james knew the spots we had the fish of the...
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