Captain
Damon Santelli

Member since June 2014 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Damon Santelli runs fishing trips out of the rich Florida Keys. Damon spent a decade working as a commercial fisherman in the Key West. During that time, he learnt a great deal about fishing, using rod and reel to make a living. Having earned a lot of experience and skills, Capt. Damon went on to become a captain of his own charter. He now has a fleet of boats and along with his team takes out numerous customers each year. The decision to leave behind his office career and become a captain proved to be the right one. Capt. Damon is patient and likes taking both novice anglers and seasoned fishermen out on the water. Damon has landed many commercial fishing records, such as 1232 lbs of Yellowtail Snapper. You don't want to miss a trip with him. It's going to be pure action!
Techniques
Live bait, light tackle sport fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Damon Santelli

Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Damon Santelli runs fishing trips out of the rich Florida Keys. Damon spent a decade working as a commercial fisherman in the Key West. During that time, he learnt a great deal about fishing, using rod and reel to make a living. Having earned a lot of experience and skills, Capt. Damon went on to become a captain of his own charter. He now has a fleet of boats and along with his team takes out numerous customers each year. The decision to leave behind his office career and become a captain proved to be the right one. Capt. Damon is patient and likes taking both novice anglers and seasoned fishermen out on the water. Damon has landed many commercial fishing records, such as 1232 lbs of Yellowtail Snapper. You don't want to miss a trip with him. It's going to be pure action!
Techniques
Live bait, light tackle sport fishing.

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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 934 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (694)
February fishing trip
February fishing trip
The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable. Took great care of us!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
85%
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Stan S.
Canonsburg, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Damon

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on February 11, 2023
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Mitch H.
Hickory, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Elizabeth D.
Lakeland, Florida
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fun! But I felt like it was slow

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on December 9, 2022
The captain was great! His name was ray, but I had never been fishing before and I was hoping for more action or just insight...
Elizabeth D. recommends Fish Key West โ€“ The Coolwater II
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Patrick S.
Worcester, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning with Captain Sam

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on December 4, 2022
Great time on the water with Sam. Pretty windy so we stayed on the backwater. Filled the cooler with snapper. Sam was great....
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Mikael W.
Myrtle Creek, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 21, 2022
Awesome time! Non stop fishing. Very happy and easy going captain. Nothing bad to say about this charter. Perfect time, clean...
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