Captain
Zach Jones

Member since November 2016 Islamorada, United States
Background
Born and raised in North Carolina, Capt. Zach grew up hooking Bass, chasing Reds, and fishing for Trout in the Asheville Mountains. About a decade ago the Florida flats stole his heart, and he hasn't looked back since. The abundance of species and the explosive fishing action of the Florida Keys captures his attention every day, and he welcomes all types of anglers to come and enjoy these waters with him. Capt. Zach says, "For me, it's a joy to watch people catch the fish of a lifetime, whether spinning or on the fly."
Techniques
Flats And Backcountry, Sight Fishing, Fly and Spinning.

Hey, I'm Captain Zach Jones

Islamorada, United States
Background
Born and raised in North Carolina, Capt. Zach grew up hooking Bass, chasing Reds, and fishing for Trout in the Asheville Mountains. About a decade ago the Florida flats stole his heart, and he hasn't looked back since. The abundance of species and the explosive fishing action of the Florida Keys captures his attention every day, and he welcomes all types of anglers to come and enjoy these waters with him. Capt. Zach says, "For me, it's a joy to watch people catch the fish of a lifetime, whether spinning or on the fly."
Techniques
Flats And Backcountry, Sight Fishing, Fly and Spinning.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(40 reviews)
Islamorada
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Charles F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Zach (Zoned In Charters)

VERIFIED   3/4 day Fishing Trip on August 23, 2025
I knew going into the trip we didnโ€™t opt for the best time of year for fishing but this was our first trip to the Keys and...
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Sasha M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Mother Son Trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 day Fishing Trip on October 12, 2025
I took my 15 year old son fishing twice with Zach and we had a great time! Fishing conditions werenโ€™t ideal, but we still...
Sasha M. recommends Zoned In Charters โ€“ Islamorada 24'
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Noah S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Zach

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 17, 2025
Noah S. recommends Zoned In Charters โ€“ Islamorada 24'
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Gina P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family friendly

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 29, 2024
Captain Zach made our trip memorable! He catered to our experienced 16 year old fisherman, our 12 year old novice fisher girl...
Gina P. recommends Zoned In Charters โ€“ Islamorada 24'
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Robert Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Keys Slam w/ Capt. Zach

VERIFIED   3/4 day Fishing Trip on February 9, 2024
We had a great time catching fish with Capt. Zach. Accomplished a Keys Slam: Redfish, Trout, Snook, and Tarpon!
Robert Y. recommends Zoned In Charters โ€“ Islamorada 24'
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