Captain
Taylor Nelson

Member since March 2026 Islamorada, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Taylor Nelson

Islamorada, United States
Background
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.
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My Charter Listings

Sunup Sundown Sportfishing

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $550

Sunup Sundown Sportfishing

State licensed
Very good
4.0 / 5
(1 review)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Harris F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip of my life time here in Islamorada!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Backcountry/Gulf on June 5, 2026
What a day! We started the morning targeting tarpon and ended up landing two nice blacktip sharks. After that, we caught...
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Taylor B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hr Trip – Stalk the Flats (2ppl) on August 4, 2026
Captain Taylor was awesome and gave me ample opportunity at bone fish and tarpon. A better fly fisherman than me would’ve...
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Robert R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out on the water with kids.

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip – Stalk the Flats (2ppl) on April 16, 2026
Taylor laid out the perfect day for a 10 year old and parent.  Even with some breezy conditions and knowing that the 10 year...
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Tom S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Family Fun on June 20, 2026
capt taylor put us in fish all day!  very knowledgeable and great tackle. my daughters first time and the captain worked...
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Lauren F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Beginner Fly Fishing - 12:00 PM on April 28, 2026
i took my son (13) for his first fishing trip and it was amazing.  He had the best time ever.  Tyler was super knowledge,...
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