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
(177 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 177 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Damon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Tarpon in June

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef and Patch on June 18, 2024
SoFL just went through a week of heavy rains and flooding. We werenโ€™t sure if weโ€™d get our trip in. Made it down to Keys...
Damon S. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Shawn G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing on May 8, 2024
Captain Jeff is a great guy . Very knowledgeable about the Florida keys and this fishery! He has lived here his whole life...
Shawn G. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Ted T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Outstanding Guide

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ fun fishing on March 5, 2024
Canโ€™t say enough good things about Jeff:ย  experienced, knowledgeable, personable, great sense of humor. First thing you...
Ted T. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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Logan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing on June 13, 2023
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Alex W.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
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Great day fishing with Captain Beeler!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing on May 13, 2023
Truly an incredible day fishing. Captain Beeler called the night before and we talked options and decided to go for Tarpon...
Alex W. recommends Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
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