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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(176 reviews)
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Fishing Reports

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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 176 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Shaun M.
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VERIFIED   Half day - Fun Fishing on March 27, 2025
I chose this trip because I had my daughter and her friend (16&17).ย  We werenโ€™t looking for trophy fish. Just a lot of action...
Shaun M. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Shad J.
Excellent
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Great teip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef and Patch on June 6, 2025
Jeff was awesome to work with, he called me the day before our trip and discussed fishing. I told him what I was looking to...
Shad J. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Eric V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A+ Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef and Patch on January 2, 2025
Capt. Jeff is a great guide. From the meet up in the morning to the ride back was an all around great time. The sailfish werenโ€™t...
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Doug B.
Excellent
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half day - Fun Fishing on December 19, 2024
Had a great time with Jeffโ€™s Fishing Charter. Jeff was really easy to talk to and made the whole trip super enjoyable. We...
Doug B. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Amanda M.
Excellent
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Great 1st Experience!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef and Patch on July 10, 2024
Brought my 16 year old son down for his first fishing experience in the Keys. Jeff made it a perfect day. Even though we booked...
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