Key Largo
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US $650
Captain
Patrick Bale
Key Largo, United States
Veteran owned
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain Patrick is an Army Veteran with a passion for not only fishing but the conservation of wildlife too. He is a Florida native that truly loves where he comes from.
Charter
Rating
5.0
302 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (229)
What anglers say
98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
All reviews (302)
Showing 1 – 5 of 302 reviews
Stephen Moorhead5.0VerifiedNEWGreat Fishing and a beautiful way to enjoy the Florida Keys!
6 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice ⚓️ • 2 adultsWe had a great half-day trip with Captain Pat! The fishing was fantastic! We caught 9 different species including a beautiful red grouper that was our lunch! We released a number of legal sized snapper. Captain Pat is a nice guy, is extremely knowledgeable and was patient at teaching my wife how to become a better live bait fisherperson. We could not have enjoyed it more!
Golan NaftalyRepeat angler5.0Verifiedbest fishing day
4 hour Everglades trip Afternoon • 2 adults • 1 child5 Stars for Captain Patrick (aka "The Big Bro"! (-:) If you want a fishing guide who works harder than a caffeinated squirrel, Patrick is your man. I took my 12-year-old son out, and Patrick literally went above and beyond—hopping from spot to spot like he was on a mission to catch every fish in the ocean. He’s got magic hands for fixing any gear and a huge heart to match. We started calling him "Bro" because he felt like family! The Gear: Top-tier and professional. The Boat: So clean you could eat off the deck. The Haul: Snapper, Mutton, and Grouper. he took the catch after he filleted it to Gilbert’s afterward, and it was absolute fire. If you’re looking for a legendary day on the water, book Captain Patrick.
Response from Captainthank you
Alex Liverman5.0VerifiedNEWGreat time!
4 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice • 2 adultsCapt Pat got us out on the water a few minutes earlier. Caught some bait and we went to work! Plenty of Jacks, and different snappers. Had a great time, beautiful weather and will definitely come back if I'm in the area! Thank you Captain Pat!
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Jonathan Bidwell5.0VerifiedTop notch and family friendly.
4 Hour Trip — Everglades • 3 adultswhat an experience. once the lines hit the water it was fish on almost non stop the whole time. Captain Pat is a really cool guy and fellow Veteran. He had my teenage son and daughter laughing and sharing fishing stories. I hope hoping for a great experience for my kids and Captain Pat made that happen. we will be fishing with him again and highly recommend his services. 100%
Reported catch:
Response from Captaini really appreciate you guys. thank you so much
Stephen D. AllainRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHooked My First Tarpon
4 Hour Trip — Everglades • 1 adultThe day was very hot and a tough fishing day. But the Captain was bound and determined to not let me go back empty handed. So on the way back in we went looking along the beach and canals for signs of Tarpon. He spotted one and then another. We started casting and BAM! I've never seen such a more beautiful site than that Tarpon dancing all over the top of the water. What a great day. 🐬
Reported catch:
Response from Captainyou guys are awesome. thank you
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What's biting with Captain Pat’s Charters in Key Largo
The temperatures begin to cool. This is one of the quietest months in Key Largo. But be careful – a lot of captains and guides choose this month to go on vacation so don't leave it too late to plan your charter trip.
Top catches for October
Fishing reports
Patch reef fire
Jan 6, 2026 • Key Largo
Great bite on the patch reefs!
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Book Now | Florida Keys Fishing
Oct 6, 2025 • Key Largo
Captain Pat’s Charters – Key Largo Fishing Report | Season slows down but the fish don’t seem to. Get out here if you can!
It’s been a fantastic stretch here in the Upper Keys! Both the offshore and backcountry fishing have been firing. Offshore, we’ve had steady action on mahi, with bright, healthy fish showing up in good numbers — perfect for the table and a blast to catch. There’s also been plenty of snapper around, making for great mixed bags and happy anglers back at the dock.
Inshore, the backcountry bite has been just as strong with calm seas and clear water. Every trip’s been producing — from steady action on the patch reefs to cruising dolphin offshore under floating debris and birds.
Conditions have been ideal and the fish are cooperating — it’s a great time to get out on the water and enjoy the Keys at their best.
Key Largo, FL – Veteran-Owned & Family-Friendly
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Back country everglades fishing
Jul 21, 2025 • Key Largo
Troiut bite remaons solid thriugh july
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Fun snapper bite today
Jul 18, 2025 • Key Largo
The snapper bite is getting better and better as we move into summer.
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Back country everglades fishing
May 30, 2025 • Key Largo
Back country inshore fishing
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Fun morning
May 20, 2025 • Key Largo
Decent snapper bite
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