Captain
Jeff Beeler

Member since March 2021 Islamorada, United States
Background
Born and raised in the Florida Keys, Captain Jeff has been fishing his whole life. He feels fortunate to have grown up with the pioneers of the Keys' fishing legends that taught him what he knows today!
Techniques
Captain Jeff's favorite fishing is Tarpon in the spring and summer and sailfishing in the winter. Light tackle live baiting with a hands-on experience for the customers, making them in the game like fishing with their friends at home!

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Beeler

Islamorada, United States
Background
Born and raised in the Florida Keys, Captain Jeff has been fishing his whole life. He feels fortunate to have grown up with the pioneers of the Keys' fishing legends that taught him what he knows today!
Techniques
Captain Jeff's favorite fishing is Tarpon in the spring and summer and sailfishing in the winter. Light tackle live baiting with a hands-on experience for the customers, making them in the game like fishing with their friends at home!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(197 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

Islamorada Fishing
Islamorada Fishing
Nov 2, 2021 Islamorada
Fall is here and winter fishing is on its way! After a great spring of catching tarpon and summer mahi-mahi, snapper fishing the much looked forward to winter fishing is on its way! One of the unique things about the islamorada Florida keys area is the change of season that brings different species of fish to the area. We donโ€™t have the best of one thing but we do have a little of everything, this is what makes the Islamorada area so inviting. Easy to get to from anywhere in the country with something for everyone when it comes to fishing. As it starts to cool off in the north, fish start traveling! In the backcountry ( Everglades National Park ) the redfish and black drum start moving their way south. Some of our biggest fish are caught in the winter months, the colder it is up north the more fish show up in the channels and creeks making for a fun day of multiple species in one spot! Live shrimp is always the bait of choice for winter fishing in the backcountry. Kite fishing with live bait for Sailfish is always on the top of the list when it comes to winter fishing. The sailfish migration along the reefs edge from November through April can be a lot of fun. By putting kites out with live bait ( google eyes, blue runners, cigar minnows, pilchards, thread fins and ballyhoo ) you create a picket fence. The kites have a lead in the corner on opposite sides making the kite go right and left, this makes the baits go out to the sides of the boat instead of straight back making your spread wider and covers more ground when the conditions are right. Some days we use kites and some days we do controlled drifts in specific areas, both work great! Patch fishing heats up in the winter months with the cold fronts. Patches are shallow reefs with rocks, sea fans and sponges. When it blows out of the north the shrimp get pushed out of the shallow bays and through the bridges, all kinds of species stage on the shallow reefs enjoying the shrimp run. This type of fishing is great for fast action and some good fun for everyone! With our center console boat we do just about everything, it all depends on the weather. Jeff Beeler
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 197 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great captain, great fishing trip
Best day on the water you could ask for
Best day on the water you could ask for
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Bret B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best day on the water you could ask for

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day - Fun Fishing on December 4, 2025
Not many words can describe the day of fishing that Jeff gave us. From our first spot fish were on non stop, almost seemed...
Bret B. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Jill C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain, great fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day - Fun Fishing on December 6, 2025
Great day with Captain Jeff.ย  His experience in these waters is immense and we had a great time.ย  We accomplished what we...
Jill C. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Mike G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Look no further - go with CPT Jeff

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Tarpon Fishing on November 25, 2025
My teenage boys and I went for a 3/4 day trip with CPT Jeff Beeler. To say we had an awesome time doesnโ€™t do it justice....
Mike G. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Phillip S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip with a great captain guide.

VERIFIED   Half day - Fun Fishing on November 12, 2025
Met up with Jeff as planned. Jeff had stayed in contact updating us about the weather, fishing conditions and fish in the area....
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Alejandro P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Stress Free Fishing

VERIFIED   Reef and patch fishing on October 29, 2025
I had an amazing time on the water with Captain Beeler! We were catching fish almost the entire trip, and he made everything...
Alejandro P. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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