Captain

Sal Gozzo

Nationality: Italian
Languages: English, Italian and Spanish
Experience: 33 years

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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!

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Hooligan Sportfishing

State licensed

4.9 / 5

(210 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(210 reviews)

Angler's choice

Islamorada • 25 ft • 4 persons

Last booking: 2 days ago

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Trips from US $399

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Hooligan Sportfishing

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

Angler's choice

Islamorada • 18 ft • 3 persons

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Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

Snapper Mania today for Bryan and his So

Mar 16, 2025 Islamorada

They will be rating good tonight!!

Amber Jack Jigathon for the boys from Fr

Feb 17, 2025 Islamorada

These guys brought their own artillery and they definitely knew how to use it!!

1 for 3 on big Tarpon

Mar 4, 2021 Islamorada

Today we had young Angler Everet Bowles from Santa Cruz California and he had a trip of a lifetime as he hooked Three huge Tarpon and brought one boatside!

2/25 went 1/3 on Sailfish

Feb 25, 2021 Islamorada

1 for 3 on Sailfish this morning back at dock by 1030am!!

Sail Fish Release

Feb 24, 2021 Islamorada

**hidden content** report 2/24 ..... after being sidelined for a few days because of the blow we encountered slow fishing on the hump this morning....decided to come back in made bait and this was the result!!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 211 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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5 stars		196
4 stars		9
3 stars		2
2 stars		3
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

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Jay B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Skilled captain

VERIFIED 4 HOUR REEF FISHING (PM) TRIP on May 24, 2025

Jay B.

5.0 / 5

May 24, 2025

4 HOUR REEF FISHING (PM) TRIP

Skilled captain

VERIFIED

Sal is a skilled and experienced fisherman and boat captain. He knows how to find fish, give advice and instructions, avoid inclement weather or rough water and make sure you have a good time.

Sal is a skilled and experienced fisherman and boat captain. He knows how to find fish, give advice and instructions,...

Jay B. recommends Hooligan Sportfishing

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Bruce C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

First Tarpon

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Backcountry (AM) on August 31, 2025

Bruce C.

5.0 / 5

Aug 31, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Backcountry (AM)

First Tarpon

VERIFIED

Great day on the water very enjoyable. Captain Sal helped my son Dillon catch his first Tarpon and several other fish. I would highly recommend this charter.

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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Sal Gozzo (The Captain)

Replied on August 31, 2025

tyvm for your business bruce … love having young passionate anglers like Dillon onboard… it was my pleasure to help him get his first Tarpon

Sal Gozzo (The Captain)

Replied on August 31, 2025

tyvm for your business bruce … love having young passionate anglers like Dillon onboard… it was my pleasure to help him get his first Tarpon

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Ivan N.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

The Best captain for fishing with kids

VERIFIED 3 HOUR TRIP – NEAR SHORE on February 15, 2025

Ivan N.

5.0 / 5

Feb 15, 2025

3 HOUR TRIP – NEAR SHORE

The Best captain for fishing with kids

VERIFIED

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 fishes each. Captain Sol was really patient and helpful with kids. He taught them some tricks and guided excellent. We had a lot of fun and I highly recommend captain Sol.

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...

Ivan N. recommends Hooligan Sportfishing

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Andy C.

4.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Lots of species!

VERIFIED NEW 4 HOUR REEF FISHING (PM) TRIP on October 27, 2025

Andy C.

4.3 / 5

Oct 27, 2025

4 HOUR REEF FISHING (PM) TRIP

Lots of species!

VERIFIED NEW

We had a really good day out fishing inshore waters with Captain Sal, pretty much a bite every cast, lots of species, some nice snapper and a grouper at the end!

We had a really good day out fishing inshore waters with Captain Sal, pretty much a bite every cast, lots of species, some...

Andy C. recommends Hooligan Sportfishing

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Terry D.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Interactive

VERIFIED 4 HOUR REEF FISHING (PM) TRIP on June 12, 2025

Terry D.

4.7 / 5

Jun 12, 2025

4 HOUR REEF FISHING (PM) TRIP

Interactive

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Captain Sal was awesome. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was my daughters 11 and 12 first time doing this type of fishing and they had a blast and caught a bunch of fish

Captain Sal was awesome. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was my daughters 11 and 12 first time doing this type of...

Terry D. recommends Hooligan Sportfishing

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Sal Gozzo (The Captain)

Replied on June 23, 2025

Thanks for your review Terry it was a pleasure having your Family aboard

Sal Gozzo (The Captain)

Replied on June 23, 2025

Thanks for your review Terry it was a pleasure having your Family aboard

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