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 Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(121 reviews)
Stock Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $1,850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (143)
Absolutely phenomenal
Great day but few fish.
Great day but few fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Michael G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Time!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 16, 2025
Mike, Cole and Nate did an absolute amazing job! They put us on Kings, Mackerel, Yellow Tail, Grouper and Amber Jacks. It was...
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Matthew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Found my Nut

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 2024
Awesome experience, fishing with the squirrels. Party of 9 for a bachelor party, most of our first time fishing like this....
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Daniel L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Pinch me

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on April 3, 2025
Had 7 guys down for a fishing trip.ย  Needed a big boat so we didnโ€™t have to split up.ย  Captain Mike and the Blind Squirrel...
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Joe L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with Captain Mike and the crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on January 25, 2025
Captain Mike put us on the fish. Cole and Noah were awesome. It was cold and windy out, but the fishing was great and the crew...
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Tristen M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2024
My family and I booked this charter with the expectation of having 9 family members on board. We showed but with only 7, and...
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