Stock Island
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Trips from
US $900
Captain
Samuel Festa
Stock Island, United States
Federal waters
10+ reviews
Capt. Samuel runs trips out of Stock Island aboard 35' Contender Center console. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Snowy Grouper, Cubera Snapper and Swordfish. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Samuel.
Cagney F.
First mate
Charter
Rating
5.0
10 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (13)
All reviews (10)
Showing 1 – 5 of 10 reviews
Ashley Corley5.0VerifiedThe Best Family Fishing Charter in Key West - Everyone Caught Fish! 🎣
3 Hour Trip – Inshore • 6 adults • 3 childrenIf you're looking for a family-friendly fishing charter in Key West where everyone actually catches fish, book this trip. It was easily one of the highlights of our vacation. We did a 4-hour trip with three kids (ages 8, 4, and 3) plus grandparents, and our captain was incredible. He was patient, fun with the kids, and constantly making sure lines were baited and fish were coming in. Every single one of the kids caught multiple fish --- even our 3-year-old! The grandparents got in on the action too and had a great time. We caught a great mix of inshore species including mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, lane snapper, grunts, and jacks, and the action was steady the whole trip. I even managed to reel in a couple myself. What really stood out was how much he cared about making it a great experience for everyone. He celebrated every catch, helped the kids reel them in, and kept things moving so no one was just sitting around waiting. If you're visiting Key West and want a fishing charter that’s perfect for families, kids, and beginners, but still a blast for adults, this is the captain to book. We would 100% go again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend booking if you want a fun, successful day fishing in Key West.
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David ZinserRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 childrenBrought my son, grandson and friend. Captain is very knowledgeable and knows how to put you on most any variety of fish. He constantly makes sure we had action and keeps things moving at all times. Highly recommend Sam, we will be going again with him in the near future!
Bruce Honore Iii5.0Verifiedkey west fishing charter - Mutton to it
8 Hour Trip • 2 adultsHad a blast with Captn Sam. he was able to put us on the fish. Caught Black Grouper, Warsaw grouper, Mutton Snapper, yellow tail snapper, vermillion snapper, yellow jack. Even had a 12’ hammer head follow a bait all the way up to the boat. overall had a great time. highly recommend and looking forward to fishing with sam again!
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Scott KriegerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat hard working Captain
8 Hour Trip • 2 adultsCaptain Sam was great. We had windy weather, waves and a few hungover members but Sam still put us on some fish. Mutton and mangroves for dinner and a wide variety of others that were fun to catch. He was kind and courteous and very patient with some of our less than professional fishing techniques. 5 stars all day !
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Response from Captainthank you so much for the kind words Scott! was a pleasure having you on board and i look forward to hearing from you guys again next year
Zak KulwickiThe captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on August 5, 2026The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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