Captain
Daniel Smith

Member since March 2017 Englewood, United States
Background
Captain Daniel has been fishing since he was a kid and he's been fishing in Venice for over 25 years. Armed with years of knowledge, skills, and an excellent offshore sportfishing boat, Captain Daniel is bound to make your fishing dreams come true. He's got a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor and is loved by all new and returning customers.
Techniques
Most of what I do is offshore, but I do enjoy sight fishing, shark fishing and nearshore/inshore fishing as well.

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Smith

Englewood, United States
Background
Captain Daniel has been fishing since he was a kid and he's been fishing in Venice for over 25 years. Armed with years of knowledge, skills, and an excellent offshore sportfishing boat, Captain Daniel is bound to make your fishing dreams come true. He's got a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor and is loved by all new and returning customers.
Techniques
Most of what I do is offshore, but I do enjoy sight fishing, shark fishing and nearshore/inshore fishing as well.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(29 reviews)
Englewood
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Trips from US $1,195

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
Great fishing charter
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
85%
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Daniel E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good choice

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 15, 2025
Good time, great captain
Daniel E. recommends Best Catch Fishing Charters
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Nathan M.
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Inaccurate Listing and No Fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on October 12, 2025
We booked Captain Daniel based on the positive reviews, but our experience didnโ€™t match them. In hindsight, we should have...
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William B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 25, 2025
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Michael C.
Columbia, SC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Dan Trip with Best Catch and Captain Dan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 29, 2020
After staying at Myakka River State Park all week with no fishing luck, decided to book last minute before our drive home to...
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John K.
Milton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Deep sea trip

VERIFIED   Tarpon Beach Sight Fishing on July 24, 2020
Had a great time on this charter.ย  Captain Dan and Jack really went out of their way to make sure our family had a great trip...
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