Captain
Sal Gozzo

Member since February 2021 Islamorada, United States
Background
Started catching Sunnys in a local pond in New Jersey and my Passion grew from there. I have fished hard in the inshore and offshore waters of New Jersey, North Carolina and now fulltime in Islamorada "The Sport Fishing Capital of the World! Our specialty is offshore but we are game for any of your Fishing desires! We will also help you with any of your Family Fun on the water Adventures.
Techniques
We fish using almost every style.....so we can accommodate our customers needs and desires!

Hey, I'm Captain Sal Gozzo

Islamorada, United States
Background
Started catching Sunnys in a local pond in New Jersey and my Passion grew from there. I have fished hard in the inshore and offshore waters of New Jersey, North Carolina and now fulltime in Islamorada "The Sport Fishing Capital of the World! Our specialty is offshore but we are game for any of your Fishing desires! We will also help you with any of your Family Fun on the water Adventures.
Techniques
We fish using almost every style.....so we can accommodate our customers needs and desires!
Anglers Choice
216
Reviews
5
Fishing Reports
Verified
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Hooligan Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Islamorada
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 216 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Lynwood G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 HOUR HALF DAY (PM) TRIP on December 11, 2025
Captain Sal is top-notch.
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Tonya P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing, great catches

VERIFIED   3 HOUR TRIP โ€“ NEAR SHORE on August 6, 2025
I would highly recommend this charter. Capitan Sal is very knowledgeable, easily going and offers great tips and best places...
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Bruce C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Tarpon

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Backcountry (AM) on August 31, 2025
Great day on the water very enjoyable. Captain Sal helped my son Dillon catch his first Tarpon and several other fish. I would...
Bruce C. recommends Hooligan Sportfishing
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Ivan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Best captain for fishing with kids

VERIFIED   3 HOUR TRIP โ€“ NEAR SHORE on February 15, 2025
We had 3 hours fishing with captain Sol and we enjoyed it a lot! My kids (two boys 11 and 8 years old) caught more than 40...
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John Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day!

VERIFIED   4 HOUR HALF DAY (AM) TRIP on October 5, 2025
Had great time with Sal. Super nice guy. Very knowledgeable in the back country waters. Definitely woukd fish with him again!
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