Captain
Andrew Downs

Member since November 2019 Islamorada, United States
Background
If you’re looking for a professional, experienced backcountry fishing guide with a warm and laid-back attitude, then Emerald Water Charters is the way to go. Captain Andy Downs specializes in small groups of all skill levels and ages. He can take out the serious angler to target a bucket list species or load the kids up and get you that photo of them holding their first catch. He has been fishing his whole life from Cape Cod to the Keys and loves to share the knowledge he's acquired along the way.

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Islamorada, United States
Background
If you’re looking for a professional, experienced backcountry fishing guide with a warm and laid-back attitude, then Emerald Water Charters is the way to go. Captain Andy Downs specializes in small groups of all skill levels and ages. He can take out the serious angler to target a bucket list species or load the kids up and get you that photo of them holding their first catch. He has been fishing his whole life from Cape Cod to the Keys and loves to share the knowledge he's acquired along the way.
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My Charter Listing

Emerald Water Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
Excellent day on the water
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Sherrill L.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 16, 2025
Captain Andy was an awesome guide.ย  We had a great family fishing trip.ย  It is always a good trip when you lose count on...
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Roger W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Andy was great!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on April 14, 2025
It was an awesome experience. Andy was great. I went with my wife and 2 kids he was patient and extremely helpful and professional....
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Seth W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on April 22, 2025
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Debbie Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 4, 2025
Andrew was a great guide! He kept us on the fish all morning catching a variety of different species! Would definitely book...
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Russell T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 22, 2025
Our family really enjoyed our trip out and will be looking to plan another trip.
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