Captain
Joshua Benton

Member since December 2020 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Joshua specializes in shallow water fishing. He regularly explores the flats and inshore spots for tasty fish species and loves the opportunity to do it every day.
Techniques
Being stealthy is the key to hunting these fish on the flats, in this specific skiff you will be able to get closer and sight cast or pitch baits to fish without them noticing us.

Hey, I'm Captain Joshua Benton

Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Joshua specializes in shallow water fishing. He regularly explores the flats and inshore spots for tasty fish species and loves the opportunity to do it every day.
Techniques
Being stealthy is the key to hunting these fish on the flats, in this specific skiff you will be able to get closer and sight cast or pitch baits to fish without them noticing us.
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My Charter Listing

Spartina Guide Service โ€“ Islamorada

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(57 reviews)
Islamorada
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (51)
Helpful hand, patient and always seeking the goal of the client.
Helpful hand, patient and always seeking the goal of the client.
Helpful hand, patient and always seeking the goal of the client.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Daniel R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Helpful hand, patient and always seeking the goal of the client.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 12, 2025
Captain Joshua was always helpful and patient, particularly when dealing with client casting. His boat and fishing equipment...
Daniel R. recommends Spartina Guide Service โ€“ Islamorada
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Randy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a couple Bonefish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 9, 2025
Josh is a good guy and knows his stuff. He put me on fish throughout the day and coached this midwesterner through my first...
Randy B. recommends Spartina Guide Service โ€“ Islamorada
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Fred H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Josh is a serious dude

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 13, 2025
If you want a backcountry trip with a serious guide, this is the one. The guy moved heaven and earth to get a bonefish in the...
Fred H. recommends Spartina Guide Service โ€“ Islamorada
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Thomas W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joshua

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 19, 2025
Fantastic time. Learned i needed to work on some things, but caught fish, and greatly enjoyed the day
Thomas W. recommends Spartina Guide Service โ€“ Islamorada
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 30, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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