Captain
Dustin Hansel

Member since May 2020 Key Largo, United States
Background
Key Largo Sportfishing is a family-owned business. Founded by Brad Hansel and his wife Brenda, who have been fishing in south Florida their whole lives. Now, their Captain is their son Dustin. He started as a first mate on a family boat, and this was his favorite activity, every day after school. When he graduated, he made this into a profession and got his USCG license.
Techniques
Depending on the season, we target Sailfish, Dolphin/(Mahi-Mahi or Dorado), Snapper, Grouper, Marlin, Shark, & Tarpon. Though we catch many various species in addition: i.e: Wahoo, TripleTail, Tuna, Runners, etc. We offer a range of techniques from Kite fishing, Deep Dropping, Sight fishing and Trolling. Our crew uses the best technique for the targeted species depending on the season, and what been biting at the time. We stay up to date on local fishing reports and get out personally as often as possible to always be in the "know"! We recommend Grey's Taxidermy to mount your trophy catches, and fillet and you choose to keep (in season/ per regulation) and bag them up for you to take home! We recommend releasing any bill fish, after a quick photo when possible!

Hey, I'm Captain Dustin Hansel

Key Largo, United States
Background
Key Largo Sportfishing is a family-owned business. Founded by Brad Hansel and his wife Brenda, who have been fishing in south Florida their whole lives. Now, their Captain is their son Dustin. He started as a first mate on a family boat, and this was his favorite activity, every day after school. When he graduated, he made this into a profession and got his USCG license.
Techniques
Depending on the season, we target Sailfish, Dolphin/(Mahi-Mahi or Dorado), Snapper, Grouper, Marlin, Shark, & Tarpon. Though we catch many various species in addition: i.e: Wahoo, TripleTail, Tuna, Runners, etc. We offer a range of techniques from Kite fishing, Deep Dropping, Sight fishing and Trolling. Our crew uses the best technique for the targeted species depending on the season, and what been biting at the time. We stay up to date on local fishing reports and get out personally as often as possible to always be in the "know"! We recommend Grey's Taxidermy to mount your trophy catches, and fillet and you choose to keep (in season/ per regulation) and bag them up for you to take home! We recommend releasing any bill fish, after a quick photo when possible!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(126 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (245)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
87%
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David F.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day trip with captain Dustin and firstmate Lance

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 21, 2022
Great trip! Although winds were above 20 and choppy waters Captain and Firstmate made the day happen and the catch was great!...
David F. recommends Key Largo Sportfishing โ€“ Two Reel
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Heath P.
Mesa, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day on Two Reels

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 26, 2022
We had a great trip with Connor and Lance. Hit our limit quickly on yellowtail and then went for Sailfish. They had the kites...
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Helen C.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Dustin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 2, 2021
We had an amazing day trolling for tuna and wahoo with Captain Dustin and his mate Ryan. They were incredibly knowledgeable...
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Ted B.
Bradenton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Dustin

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip on March 30, 2021
My 14 year old son and I from Sarasota went out for a full day with Dustin and first mate Kirk. It was an awesome day. We caught...
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Howard C.
Pleasant Point, ME
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip with capt Dustin

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 18, 2022
The capt asked what we wanted and we said something big. Fishing started slow but we landed a 30 lb amberjack and had a 200...
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