Captain
Tony Nagel

Member since August 2016 Islamorada, United States
Background
Master Capt. Tony has been a fisherman his entire life. With over four decades of experience, Capt. Tony knows all the nooks and crannies of local waters. Taking up sport fishing at an early age, Tony has honed his skills over the years and knows how to put you on fish. He has grown up working with many great fishermen and learned a great deal about fishing but also about custom rod making. From Montauk Point to the Canyons off New Jersey to Ocean City Maryland, as well as Costa Rica and Dominican Republic and more, Capt. Tony has fished with success. He likes helping and teaching newbies as well as fishing aside the most experienced anglers. A trip with Capt. Tony is an enjoyable experience. Capt. Tony is a USCG Licensed Master Captain.
Techniques
To have the best time ever catching fish of your choice and having a great time doing so in the Florida Keys. We cater to family, children or the most experienced Angler. We love to fish with light tackle. Custom Trips & times are available.

Hey, I'm Captain Tony Nagel

Islamorada, United States
Background
Master Capt. Tony has been a fisherman his entire life. With over four decades of experience, Capt. Tony knows all the nooks and crannies of local waters. Taking up sport fishing at an early age, Tony has honed his skills over the years and knows how to put you on fish. He has grown up working with many great fishermen and learned a great deal about fishing but also about custom rod making. From Montauk Point to the Canyons off New Jersey to Ocean City Maryland, as well as Costa Rica and Dominican Republic and more, Capt. Tony has fished with success. He likes helping and teaching newbies as well as fishing aside the most experienced anglers. A trip with Capt. Tony is an enjoyable experience. Capt. Tony is a USCG Licensed Master Captain.
Techniques
To have the best time ever catching fish of your choice and having a great time doing so in the Florida Keys. We cater to family, children or the most experienced Angler. We love to fish with light tackle. Custom Trips & times are available.
Our Team
Janice N.
Business partner
Travis C.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(416 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 416 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Amazing day fishing !
Amazing day fishing !
Amazing day fishing !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Ken A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

TOUGH DAY IN THE WIND OVERCOME BY CREW EXPERTISE

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 15, 2026
Captain Nagel and his deckhand Travis got us into fish when several other boats returned to port when their clients became...
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Amir M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Charter in the Area Hands Down!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 26, 2025
Captain Tony and first mate Travis were outstanding. We hooked into yellowtail on the reef and, even though it was a tough...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day fishing !

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on May 5, 2026
Capt Tony & Travis were awesome!ย  Tony got us out on the water before most had loaded their boats and got us right on fish...
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Put us on the fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM on March 16, 2026
Captain Tony and his mate, Travis, were great. They took us out for a half day trip and put us on the fish immediately. There...
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Charles B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip of a lifetime!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 24, 2025
It was a perfect outing with our family of four (Me and my wife and our 2 boys ages 11 and 8). We started out from the harbor...
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