Captain
Mike Weinhofer

Member since November 2018 Stock Island, United States
Background
Capt. Mike comes from a family of anglers – he started fishing the waters around New Jersey at the age of 5, on board his dad's charter boat. They competed in tournaments together, and shared a true passion for angling. At the age of 7, he caught his very own Sailfish out of Islamorada, and told his dad that someday he would fish the Florida Keys for a living. How right he was! Over 28 years ago, Capt. Mike moved to Key West and started chartering his own light tackle boat. Soon after, he purchased a 52' custom-built vessel and began running offshore adventures. He decided that he preferred having a more personal relationship with his customers than this offered, so he returned to light tackle and sight fishing, his true love. He's developed his own style of angling that offers guests a truly hands-on experience – they hook their own fish, cast their own baits, and learn to tie knots on their own. The look on a customer's face when they reel in a fish is the best part!
Techniques
I like a hands on technique where people get to learn as they fish. It is supposed to be fun

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Weinhofer

Stock Island, United States
Background
Capt. Mike comes from a family of anglers – he started fishing the waters around New Jersey at the age of 5, on board his dad's charter boat. They competed in tournaments together, and shared a true passion for angling. At the age of 7, he caught his very own Sailfish out of Islamorada, and told his dad that someday he would fish the Florida Keys for a living. How right he was! Over 28 years ago, Capt. Mike moved to Key West and started chartering his own light tackle boat. Soon after, he purchased a 52' custom-built vessel and began running offshore adventures. He decided that he preferred having a more personal relationship with his customers than this offered, so he returned to light tackle and sight fishing, his true love. He's developed his own style of angling that offers guests a truly hands-on experience – they hook their own fish, cast their own baits, and learn to tie knots on their own. The look on a customer's face when they reel in a fish is the best part!
Techniques
I like a hands on technique where people get to learn as they fish. It is supposed to be fun

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(139 reviews)
Stock Island
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
Trips from US $2,150
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(17 reviews)
Stock Island
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Trips from US $1,650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 156 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (205)
Best crew ever!!!
Great Birthday Fishing Trip
Great Birthday Fishing Trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Ashley S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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40th Birthday Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on February 14, 2026
We booked this fishing charter to celebrate my husbandโ€™s 40th birthday with friends, and it was absolutely perfect. Captain...
Ashley S. recommends Blind Squirrel Charters Key Wests Largest
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Matt J.
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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Fun family day

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on May 8, 2026
had a great full day on the water. Dan and Brandon worked hard to get us ok fish ans helped to educate the kids tbrkughout...
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Krissy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing family time spent on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on November 23, 2025
Those who fish know, some days everything is biting and some days nothing is biting.ย  The weather was amazing, the water was...
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Jenny M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best crew ever!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 26, 2026
Our group had a fantastic time! We caught yellow tail snapper even in rough waters. The crew made this trip so much fun and...
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Michelle B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing 8hr Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 3, 2026
Brandon and Danny were fantastic! We caught a couple tuna, a few mackeral and 34 yellow fins!ย  The captain and first mate...
Michelle B. recommends Blind Squirrel Charters Key Wests Largest
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