Charter Operator
Coastal Dreams Fishing

Member since February 2022 Key Largo, United States
Background
About Captain Ben Pope: A third-generation Florida Keys native and second-generation sport fisherman, Captain Ben Pope was born and raised on the waters surrounding Key Largo and Ocean Reef. His lifetime of experience in these waters has given him an unparalleled understanding of the local marine ecosystem and fishing opportunities throughout the Upper Keys. Expertise: Captain Ben excels at targeting all desirable offshore species in the Florida Keys, with particular expertise in: • Billfish Specialist: Passionate about sailfish, marlin, and swordfish • Offshore Knowledge: Extensive experience in Gulf Stream fishing techniques • Reef & Wreck Fishing: Premium spots for bottom fishing and structure-oriented species • Tournament Competitor: Regular participant in prestigious tournaments across South Florida, the Bahamas, and the Eastern Seaboard Local Advantage: As a multi-generational Keys resident, Captain Ben navigates these waters with the confidence and intuition that only comes from a lifetime of local experience. His family heritage in sportfishing has passed down generations of knowledge about seasonal patterns, fish behavior, and productive locations throughout the region. Charter Experience: Whether you're seeking the thrill of battling a billfish and pelagic species in the deep blue waters of the Gulf Stream or prefer the technical challenge of targeting species on the reefs and wrecks, Captain Ben customizes each charter to deliver an exceptional fishing experience for anglers of all skill levels. The Coastal Dreams crew are great with kids and families as well as serious, hard-core anglers. Come see for yourself what happens when you marry a hard-working crew with top notch equipment fishing some of the most productive saltwater on the planet. 6 –Pack OUPV Licensed TWIC Cardholder Tournament Trained United States Citizen Drug Consortium Member CPR and First Aid Certified
Techniques
Our boat owner started fishing Florida's beautiful waterways at an early age. Being true Floridians, he and his family have fished all over the State. Coastal Dreams is excited to have a young high energy Captain with a strong competitive drive and extensive experience with all types of fishing including by not limited to tournament expertise, deep sea fishing, reefs, wrecks, bottom fishing, as well as all types of pelagic species.

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Key Largo, United States
Background
About Captain Ben Pope: A third-generation Florida Keys native and second-generation sport fisherman, Captain Ben Pope was born and raised on the waters surrounding Key Largo and Ocean Reef. His lifetime of experience in these waters has given him an unparalleled understanding of the local marine ecosystem and fishing opportunities throughout the Upper Keys. Expertise: Captain Ben excels at targeting all desirable offshore species in the Florida Keys, with particular expertise in: • Billfish Specialist: Passionate about sailfish, marlin, and swordfish • Offshore Knowledge: Extensive experience in Gulf Stream fishing techniques • Reef & Wreck Fishing: Premium spots for bottom fishing and structure-oriented species • Tournament Competitor: Regular participant in prestigious tournaments across South Florida, the Bahamas, and the Eastern Seaboard Local Advantage: As a multi-generational Keys resident, Captain Ben navigates these waters with the confidence and intuition that only comes from a lifetime of local experience. His family heritage in sportfishing has passed down generations of knowledge about seasonal patterns, fish behavior, and productive locations throughout the region. Charter Experience: Whether you're seeking the thrill of battling a billfish and pelagic species in the deep blue waters of the Gulf Stream or prefer the technical challenge of targeting species on the reefs and wrecks, Captain Ben customizes each charter to deliver an exceptional fishing experience for anglers of all skill levels. The Coastal Dreams crew are great with kids and families as well as serious, hard-core anglers. Come see for yourself what happens when you marry a hard-working crew with top notch equipment fishing some of the most productive saltwater on the planet. 6 –Pack OUPV Licensed TWIC Cardholder Tournament Trained United States Citizen Drug Consortium Member CPR and First Aid Certified
Techniques
Our boat owner started fishing Florida's beautiful waterways at an early age. Being true Floridians, he and his family have fished all over the State. Coastal Dreams is excited to have a young high energy Captain with a strong competitive drive and extensive experience with all types of fishing including by not limited to tournament expertise, deep sea fishing, reefs, wrecks, bottom fishing, as well as all types of pelagic species.
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(102 reviews)
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Key Largo
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $1,000

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Mike M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Outstanding Charter!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef/Bottom (AM) on January 17, 2026
Captain Ben and Greg made our day a blast.ย  They were great teaching and helping our kids fish and really made the day a memorable...
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Ryan H.
Excellent
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Great Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 17, 2025
We had a great day on the water, even with rough seas. Ben found us some great spots, and my son knocked 4 new species off...
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William W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Wonderful experiece for our grandmsons!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 14, 2025
Every bit of our day was great ! Ben and Greg were awesome with our 3 grandsins โ€”Greag tsught each one basic fishing principles...
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Juliette D.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing morning! Lots of fish

VERIFIED   HOLIDAY HALF DAY SPECIAL on December 11, 2025
The captain and mate knew exactly what they were doing. Super helpful and we got plenty of fish. We even saw some sharks and...
Juliette D. recommends Coastal Dreams Fishing -41 Express -Key Largo
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Jose G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 28, 2025
The experience was great with very helpful and patient crew They teach how to fish and theyโ€™re very confident on catching...
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