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Tony Nagel
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Tony Nagel

Islamorada, United States
250+ reviews
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.
Janice N.
Janice N.
Business partner
Travis C.
Travis C.
First mate

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (423)

Showing 1 – 5 of 423 reviews
  • Charity Armstrong
    Charity Armstrong
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Our best fishing haul yet!

    8 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    Captain Tony, Travis and Alicia were the best crew we’ve had thus far - out of all of our deep sea trips! we maxed out on Mahi (first time ever) and had so much fun catching them! Travis and Alicia kept our rods baited and fish on, to the point that our arms were tired from reeling! Captain Tony and Travis were both very knowledgeable and explained everything along the way. We will definitely be booking with them again in the future!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    well, it was an awesome day! Your arms will definitely be tired tomorrow. We appreciate you choosing us for your sport fishing trip and we can’t wait to have you back again. Thank you for your awesome 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟review.  thank you Capt., Tony and Travis. 

  • Jillian Collins
    Jillian Collins
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    best off shore fishing Trip Ever

    6 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    we had an amazing time they had us out and to the first spot quick we were on fish as soon as they tossed out the lures. hooked up to blackfin tuna pretty much immediately. second spot we cause so many Mahi Mahi. The Captain and his crew were amazing. They worked so hard during the entire trip and helped educate us and showed us new techniques to fishing, and they were super helpful and all knowledgeable. Best fishing Charter in Islmorada!!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Ken Asbury
    Ken Asbury
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    TOUGH DAY IN THE WIND OVERCOME BY CREW EXPERTISE

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Nagel and his deckhand Travis got us into fish when several other boats returned to port when their clients became seas sick. We had a great yellow tail morning, and a tougher afternoon dealing with 4-5 foot seas and alot of surface grass impeding our live bait trolling. We moved alot and found place to catch tuna, mangrove snapper (which we returned to the ocean) and a small tuna and an enourmous King Mackerel...Watching a highly professional work was a joy. Highly recommend this Captain (Tony Nagel and the Single Reels II crew, Travis. They taught us all how to effectively fish in a washing machine and they continually changed tactics to make sure we had a terrific time...Great boat, great people and a really great time.

  • Amir Mcgettrick
    Amir Mcgettrick
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter in the Area Hands Down!!

    6 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Tony and first mate Travis were outstanding. We hooked into yellowtail on the reef and, even though it was a tough day overall with very slow trolling and bottom fishing for all the charters on the water, they worked nonstop to put us on fish. They were hands-down the best crew out there—super friendly, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. Travis was great about explaining what was going on and making sure everything was easy and relaxed, while Captain Tony clearly knew the water and kept adjusting the plan to give us the best possible shot. Even on a quiet day, they made the trip enjoyable, professional, and memorable. Highly recommend booking with them—we’ll definitely be back.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Charles Bradley
    Charles Bradley
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip of a lifetime!

    8 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    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 to go offshore fishing and had a perfect view of the sunrise while heading out! We stopped to catch bait fish and doing so we got to see sea turtles (we got lucky)! It was fun watching the crew catch ballyhoo and cigar minnows. On our eight hour charter, we caught King Mackerel black fin tuna, yellowtail snapper, cobia, and bar jack. The crew; first mate Travis, and apprentice Billy were great and taught us so much about fishing in the keys. Captain Tony took us to some active spots and also entertained our boys with his charter stories First mate Travis filleted our fish and gave us a quick lesson on how to filet while doing so. Our boys were able to feed tarpon at the dock with the discarded fish heads at the marina. The crew even gave us recommendations on how to cook the fish and where to go that night for a restaurant to cook our catch. All in all it was a perfect day on the water and certainly a trip our family will never forget. Cheers!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Blackfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thank you! it was a pleasure having you all aboard. We appreciate your awesome review and choosing us as our charter of choice. We hope to have you aboard again the the future. Always Capt Tony @ Travis

Real catches shared by our community

  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Family group posing aboard an offshore fishing charter while holding several colorful mahi-mahi against an open-ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Charity A.
    Charity A.
    Captain Tony, Travis and Alicia were the best crew we’ve had thus far - out of all of our deep sea trips! we maxed out on Mahi (first time ever) and had so much fun catching them! Travis and Alicia kept our rods baited and fish on, to the point that our arms were tired from reeling! Captain Tony and Travis were both very knowledgeable and explained everything along the way. We will definitely be booking with them again in the future!
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    A variety of fish, including Mahi Mahi and Tuna, displayed on a catch board at Whale Harbor in Islamorada, FL, with crew members preparing the boat for the next trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Bill B.
    Bill B.
    what an absolute great time Captain Tony in deckhand Travis and break-in Alicia was absolutely incredible. We had a fantastic time. We caught a lot of fish and we are definitely coming back just to see these guys and go out fishing and talk so happy we booked this trip. so professional clean boat very knowledgeable and absolutely had a great time.
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    A young angler proudly holding a Mahi Mahi in front of a fishing charter boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Amanda C.
    Amanda C.
    We had a great trip with Captain Tony and Travis on the Singing Reel! It was a slower morning, but we shifted spots and were quickly on a school of Mahi and catching keepers. We also got some tuna and a couple bonita. great trip for our family!! highly recommend Capt Tony and the Singing reel.
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Angler holding a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat in open ocean, with a second adult and rods visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jillian C.
    Jillian C.
    we had an amazing time they had us out and to the first spot quick we were on fish as soon as they tossed out the lures. hooked up to blackfin tuna pretty much immediately. second spot we cause so many Mahi Mahi. The Captain and his crew were amazing. They worked so hard during the entire trip and helped educate us and showed us new techniques to fishing, and they were super helpful and all knowledgeable. Best fishing Charter in Islmorada!!
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Two anglers engaged in reeling in a catch aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    Capt Tony & Travis were awesome! Tony got us out on the water before most had loaded their boats and got us right on fish (Yellow Tail Snapper). We landed 36 and could have limited out, had it not been for a nuisance shark and barracuda. Travis was patient and a great teacher since we have never went out for Yellow tail. This trip was with my father (for his 80th b-day) and my 2 brothers in law. My entire family enjoyed an amazing meal after the trip of the freshest YT in town! Thank you, Tony, Janice and Travis!
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Three mahi-mahi displayed hanging on the exterior of a fishing charter boat, with rod holders and the cabin visible behind them.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Timothy G.
    Timothy G.
    My girlfriend and I had a blast on this trip. Capt. Tony called us the morning of and told us the waters would be pretty rough, so he got us out a few days later and it was perfect. Capt. Tony and Travis put us on fish immediately and we enjoyed every minute of it. Would highly recommend to anyone.
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    A selection of vibrant Mahi Mahi displayed on a catch board at the back of the 'Singing Reel II' boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    GEORGE G.
    GEORGE G.
    Captain Tony and Travis were both great! They put us on fish immediately and catching our limit of blackfin tuna. Afterwards we ended up with four nice size mahi mahi, which made our day!! We highly would recommend Singing Reel charters for a fishing trip!
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Multiple yellowtail snapper arranged on a boat cleaning table beside the dock, with marine gear and a Gray Taxidermy promotional sign visible.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Timothy G.
    Timothy G.
    While it was windy and rough Captain Tony put on fish. We had a great time . Travis was great .
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Family group posing beneath a row of freshly caught fish at the Singing Reel charter boat in Islamorada, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    John D.
    John D.
    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 was no shortage of fish but unfortunately we had a number of members of our group get sea sick. As a result we cut the trip short, but not without dinner already in the boat. Captain Tony was very understanding. I would go back out with Captain Tony and the Singing Reel again and recommend them to anyone interested.
  • Singing Reel Charters
    Singing Reel ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Group of adult anglers posing aboard the Singing Reel charter boat in Islamorada with rows of snapper displayed on the rail and fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mutton Snapper
    Scott B.
    Scott B.
    Capt. Tony and Travis were GREAT! Very knowledgeable and experienced anglers that made for a great office outing. Can’t wait to book the next trip with them!

What's biting with Singing Reel Charters in Islamorada

Cobia start to appear, sometimes in big schools. The mullet migration brings Sailfish close to the shore, along with the last of the Blackfin Tuna. This is also a great time for Trout and Redfish in the shallows.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Large hooked fish thrashing at the surface beside a boat during an active fishing trip.

Cross this Tarpon off bucket list

Jul 23, 2019 • Islamorada
Take this Tarpon off your bucket list. This Tarpon was a fish of a liftime that people dream about bringing to the boat. This Jr. Angler did just that along with some nice large sharks.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Nice rack of Mahi

Jul 19, 2019 • Islamorada
This family had a trip of a lifetime catching a rack full of Mahi Mahi. Some just as big as they are on this 3/4 day. Awesome job guys
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An angler proudly displaying a Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat in deep blue waters.

We love our Vets

Jul 18, 2019 • Islamorada
Thank you for your service
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A family poses in front of their catch of Snapper displayed on a board after a successful fishing trip in Islamorada, Florida.

Fun day on the reef

Jul 11, 2019 • Islamorada
We certainly had a fun on the Reef today catching loads of Yellowtail until the thunder storms came. This family didn’t want anything to do with that So we decided to come in a little early. They where still so happy with their day. Thank you for booking your charter with us. We appreciate your business.
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A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.

Wow did we have fun two days

Jul 10, 2019 • Islamorada
Way to much fun catching and playing
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Group of four anglers proudly posing in front of their catch of Snapper displayed on a board at Whale Harbor in Islamorada, Florida.

Another great day in Islamorada

May 3, 2019 • Islamorada
A great day with huge yellowtail snapper and 25lb grouper
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