Search
Ryan Smith
Captain

Ryan Smith

Key Largo, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Ryan Smith has been fishing around the Florida Keys for years. He specializes in flats and backcountry fishing. Everyone is welcome to join on his trips, regardless of your fishing experience.

Charter

Rating

4.7
37 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (37)

Showing 1 – 5 of 37 reviews
  • Mark Skolnick
    Mark Skolnick
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Afternoon Fishing

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 3 adults

    Capt Ryan was awesome. We did an afternoon fishing trip with him and he took us to some great spots. We started out with getting a bunch of speckled trout and then working our way around looking for snook. My son caught a really nice snook and snapper, along with some specs. Ryan is great and really made the trip phenomenal. I highly recommend him.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Billy Heitzman
    Billy Heitzman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2017
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    More then I hoped for

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 1 adult

    Captain Ryan put me on the fish. I was hoping to catch one snook which was on my bucket list. After losing numerous snook , due to my abilities, I not only landed a few but they were big uns . And as a bonus he got me a couple of tarpon , one which was too big to bring into the boat. I highly recommend Captain Ryan

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    👍🙌🙌

  • Paul Fritzler
    Paul Fritzler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Ryan Know His S*it!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    90% of fish will hang in only 10% of the water. Captain Ryan knows where that 10% is and will put you on fish. He's been fishing in this region since childhood and has learned from the best. The best thing is that he's willing to share that knowledge. What I learned will save me countless hours of trial and error. Thanks for a great day Cap!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    👍👍👍

  • Evgueni Tsygankov
    Evgueni Tsygankov
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2020
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    My son and I had an excellent trip with Captain Ryan. We spent 5 hours fishing the flats around Key Largo. The time flew by because we were constantly catching fish!! Snook, snapper, Jack! Captain Ryan finds fish for you and all you have to do is cast in the direction he is pointing! At the end of the trip, he cleaned and bagged the fish for us. My son and I had great time thanks to the skills and experience of Captain Ryan. I definitely recommend this charter. Five stars!!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Andrew Tisdale
    Andrew Tisdale
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough Weather, but still found the fish!

    Half Day Trip (Night) • 3 adults

    We can't control the weather, but can deal with it positively....Capt Ryan worked to deal with and still put us on the fish. He understands the area and how to flow with the patterns to make the trip work.

    Reported catch:
    Snook

Real catches shared by our community

  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a Snook against a picturesque sunset backdrop, showcasing the beauty of the fishing environment.
    Mark S.
    Mark S.
    Capt Ryan was awesome. We did an afternoon fishing trip with him and he took us to some great spots. We started out with getting a bunch of speckled trout and then working our way around looking for snook. My son caught a really nice snook and snapper, along with some specs. Ryan is great and really made the trip phenomenal. I highly recommend him.
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Angler reeling in a catch while fishing in a mangrove area, showcasing the excitement of the fishing experience.
    Andrew T.
    Andrew T.
    We can't control the weather, but can deal with it positively....Capt Ryan worked to deal with and still put us on the fish. He understands the area and how to flow with the patterns to make the trip work.
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Snook caught during a night fishing trip.
    Billy H.
    Billy H.
    Captain Ryan put me on the fish. I was hoping to catch one snook which was on my bucket list. After losing numerous snook , due to my abilities, I not only landed a few but they were big uns . And as a bonus he got me a couple of tarpon , one which was too big to bring into the boat. I highly recommend Captain Ryan
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Black Grouper caught in a mangrove-lined waterway.
    Fish 1
    Black Grouper
    David G.
    David G.
    Was very patient with us and offered very helpful suggestions. We caught lots of fish. Highly recommend!
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Angler holding a small Jack Crevalle while fishing at sunset from a boat in a serene waterway.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Bridget H.
    Bridget H.
    Really enjoyed being on the water 💦 at night and 🎣 pulling them in!! Ty Captain Ryan!!
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Jerry M.
    Jerry M.
    If you want to put fish in the boat, Captain Ryan is your guy. He knows the inland flats well and where the fish are hiding. We fished 4-6 great spots and caught fish at each spot. Captain Ryan loves to fish and glad to share his experience with you.
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Jordan H.
    Jordan H.
    Had a great time fishing for snook. Very windy day and the Captain did what he could to get us on fish.
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a small center-console boat in a mangrove-lined fishing environment.
    Carlos S.
    Carlos S.
    Great trip and the captain was extremely nice and attentive to the experience. Highly recommend
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Adult angler holding a redfish on a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    John M.
    John M.
    Great captain, put us on fish every where we stopped. Caught snook, trout, snapper and small jacks. It was a great time and fishing was awesome!
  • Highwaters Fishing Charters
    Highwaters Fishing ChartersKey Largo, FL
    Angler holding a snook aboard a flats fishing boat in a calm mangrove-lined waterway.
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.
    Captain Ryan knows where to find them. We were getting bit all day. Plenty of snook, snapper and trout. Clean boat, cool dude. Highly recommend.

What's biting with Highwaters Fishing Charters in Key Largo

Cold fronts start to arrive, which can mix up the fishing. Flats and backcountry are always a good choice, with Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout biting well. Otherwise, choose a calm day to get out onto the reefs or offshore.

Top catches for November