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.

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 937 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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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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Scott H.
Poynette, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Ray.

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on October 6, 2022
Captain Ray was awesome, put my wife and I on Grouper, yellow tail and snapper. Great day!
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Cherry A. H.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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A 6 hrs trip with captain Noah !

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 14, 2022
A very exiting day! Captain Noah , is very young ,yet so mature and experience ! I would suggest it would be nice to...
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William B.
Warren, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Joey

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on June 14, 2022
Joey was great and the fish were hitting hard today on the flats! Lots of fish and extremely enjoyed it!
William B. recommends Fish Key West โ€“ The Coolwater II
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Roland M.
Pascagoula, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 7, 2022
Capt. John was cool.ย  Knowledgeable and put us on fish!ย  Would recommend Capt. John and Coolcast.
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Randy G.
Warsaw, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with capt Noah

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on March 31, 2022
Great captain, even tho it was ruff seas he was still able to make it a great trip.
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