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
(134 reviews)
Stock Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $2,150
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Stock Island
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 138 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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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
Overall

40th Birthday Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (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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Krissy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing family time spent on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (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...
Krissy H. recommends Blind Squirrel Charters Key Wests Largest
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Timothy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on February 20, 2026
Captain and crew were amazing. They worked extremely hard to make sure we were catching fish the whole time We went...
Timothy S. recommends Blind Squirrel Charters Key Wests Largest
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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 7, 2026
Goofy group of guys, four hours, laughs ,fun and great fishing. Capt. well seasoned and ready for anything. Crew knowledgeable,...
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Dustin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew, nice equipment

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on February 27, 2026
Cap mike and Cole both work their tail off to make sure everything goes well. well versed and know what theyโ€™re doing.
Dustin S. recommends Blind Squirrel Charters Key Wests Largest
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