Captain
Alex Zapata

Member since August 2016 Miami, United States
Background
I guide fishermen on the beautiful flats of Biscayne Bay, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys. I have been fishing the waters of South Florida and the Keys for over 20 years. My goal is to show you a great time on the water. I’m a laid back and patient guide who will work very hard to make your day on the water a great experience. I'm always willing to work hard for your success, whether you are a serious hardcore flyfisherman, tournament angler or a beginner just looking to bend a rod. Smiles is what I fish for!
Techniques
Backcountry fishing, Flats fishing, flyfishing, sightfishing the flats, light tackle and live baiting. Flyfishing for tarpon, redfish, bonefish and permit is a specialty. I also offer freshwater trips in the Miami urban canals for peacock bass and exotics. Fly casting lessons and workshops available upon request.

Hey, I'm Captain Alex Zapata

Miami, United States
Background
I guide fishermen on the beautiful flats of Biscayne Bay, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys. I have been fishing the waters of South Florida and the Keys for over 20 years. My goal is to show you a great time on the water. I’m a laid back and patient guide who will work very hard to make your day on the water a great experience. I'm always willing to work hard for your success, whether you are a serious hardcore flyfisherman, tournament angler or a beginner just looking to bend a rod. Smiles is what I fish for!
Techniques
Backcountry fishing, Flats fishing, flyfishing, sightfishing the flats, light tackle and live baiting. Flyfishing for tarpon, redfish, bonefish and permit is a specialty. I also offer freshwater trips in the Miami urban canals for peacock bass and exotics. Fly casting lessons and workshops available upon request.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Miami
Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

Summer-early fall Bonefish and Permit
Summer-early fall Bonefish and Permit
Sep 15, 2016 Miami
The fishing for bonefish and permit has been solid in Biscayne bay. We have been finding a good amount of tailing fish in the early Morning hours and cruising/muding fish through the day. Eduardo joined me for a day of flyfishing in south Biscayne bay. We started the day looking for tailing fish and found a pod of 4 bonefish at the 2nd spot we hit. Eduardo placed a very good shot but the fish ignored our offering and spooked off. then we had 1 shot at a cruising permit that had better things to do rather than eating chicken feathers. Around mid day, we arrived to a flat with several fresh muds indicating the presence of fish in the area. We immediately started to spot bones and got rewarded releasing a nice 7lb silver bullet, taken out of good size school of muding fish. Then, we focused on permit, managing to get about 9 shots on fly but no takers. despite the lack of catching, that is a very good day of permit fishing on any flyfisherman's book. If you are up to the challenge of catching these beautiful and smart fish on the long rod, give me a call and I will be more than happy to help you conquer the quest!! Fishing forecast: Bonefish and permit fishing will remain solid through fall. The fall bait run is starting to heat up and it's only going to get better as we head into October. Tarpon, snook, jacks, redfish, trout and snappers will be tight around the schools of bait in both, Biscayne bay and flamingo. The tarpon fishing is going to get excellent as more bait arrives to south Biscayne bay and the Everglades.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Half day fly and spin rod sight fishing
Half day fly and spin rod sight fishing
Half day fly and spin rod sight fishing
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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David I.
Katonah, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day with Captain Alex Zapata

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 28, 2019
My friend and I went fishing in the Everglades with Captain Alex Zapata for a full day on August 28, 2019.ย  We had a great...
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Evan H.
Denver, Colorado
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day fly and spin rod sight fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 16, 2021
Awesome trip, would definitely go again with Alex and learned a lot about the salt water fly technique
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Mark A.
Arlington, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with capt Alex

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 8, 2018
This was a day I promised my 11 year old and it really delivered,capt Alex is not only very knowledgeable but also a great...
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Denisse V.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Flamingo fishing with Captain Alex

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 10, 2017
Dad and 14 yr old son had an awesome, perfect day of fishing with Captain Alex - caught tarpon, snook, sea trout, jack, ladyfish...
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Ron M.
Miami Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 28, 2018
Everything is what it should have been except the fish did not cooperate.
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