Taylor Nelson
Captain

Taylor Nelson

Islamorada, United States
Federal waters
10+ reviews
Benefit from Capt. Taylor's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Islamorada. Explore these waters teeming with Speckled Trout, Snook and Mangrove Snapper under Taylor's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Taylor N.
Taylor N.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.8
12 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

All reviews (12)

Showing 1 – 5 of 12 reviews
  • Harris Fairley
    Harris Fairley
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip of my life time here in Islamorada!!

    6 Hour Trip – Backcountry/Gulf • 1 adult

    What a day! We started the morning targeting tarpon and ended up landing two nice blacktip sharks. After that, we caught several quality snook, a redfish, and finished the day with some trout. I highly recommend fishing with Captain Taylor. He knows exactly where to go and puts you on fish. He does an excellent job explaining everything—from casting techniques to properly working your lure—making the experience enjoyable and productive for anglers of all skill levels. The trip is 100% kid- and adult-friendly, and I definitely recommend booking the 8-hour charter if you want the best opportunity to experience a variety of species and fishing techniques. 5/5 stars — an unforgettable day on the water! 🎣🦈🐟

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Blacktip Shark
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Awesome time today out on the water and thank you for the opportunity to get you out there. Excited for our next trip together!

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day out on the water with kids.

    6 Hr Trip – Stalk the Flats (2ppl) • 2 adults • 1 child

    Taylor laid out the perfect day for a 10 year old and parent. Even with some breezy conditions and knowing that the 10 year old would get motion sickness, he worked his magic for calm rides and great fishing. From seasoned fisherman to novice child, perfect fit all around. His bay boat is set up perfect and brand new. Great day.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Lemon Shark
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Rob! Had a great day with you and Emmet. Cant wait to get you boys back out there!

  • Tom Szaro
    Tom Szaro
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    best trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Family Fun • 2 adults

    capt taylor put us in fish all day! very knowledgeable and great tackle. my daughters first time and the captain worked with her to teach her the ropes and now will make this an anual experiance with captain taylor. cant wait for the next trip . ty

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Ladyfish
    Goliath Grouper
    Blacktip Shark
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Tom!

  • Lauren Farrand
    Lauren Farrand
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Beginner Fly Fishing - 12:00 PM • 2 adults

    i took my son (13) for his first fishing trip and it was amazing. He had the best time ever. Tyler was super knowledge, friendly and accomodating. Highly recimmended and we plan on returning next year!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much! Was so great to meet you guys!

  • Taylor Booth
    Taylor Booth
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2018
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    6 Hr Trip – Stalk the Flats (2ppl) • 1 adult

    Captain Taylor was awesome and gave me ample opportunity at bone fish and tarpon. A better fly fisherman than me would’ve landed many bones and tarpon! I’ll 100% go back.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Taylor! Looking foward to getting you back out there sometime soon!

Real catches shared by our community

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    amazing trip
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    June fishing trip
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    Sunup Sundown SportfishingIslamorada, FL
    best trip!
    Tom S.
    Tom S.
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    Tarpon charter
    Curtis R.
    Curtis R.
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    Sunup Sundown SportfishingIslamorada, FL
    Great day out on the water with kids.
    Robert R.
    Robert R.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Sunup Sundown Sportfishing in Islamorada

Flats fishing gets better and better in October, while Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna, bite well offshore. As the waters cool, reef fishing also picks up, with lots of delicious Grouper and Snapper.

Top catches for October