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Gary Skrobeck & Skip Paxton
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Gary Skrobeck & Skip Paxton

Islamorada, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Skip has over 40 years of fishing experience, numerous tournament wins, and previously held world records. He is a well-known backcountry guide who loves shallow water fishing. Captain Gary is a native of Islamorada. He has fished these water his whole life and is extremely dedicated to providing a memorable Everglades experience.

Charter

Rating

4.9
199 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (199)

Showing 1 – 5 of 199 reviews
  • Jacob Martinez
    Jacob Martinez
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captian Gary is the man

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    We booked the half day trip with Captain Gary and had a blast!! It was a great time on the water even though the fishing was tricky. We still made the best of it an caught: tarpon: ✔️ trout: ✔️ snook: ✔️ black drum: ✔️. The black drum on the flats was something we didnt expect to run into but they were a blast to sight cast at and hook into! Captain Gary was a great guide and I will definitely be booking with him again when I come back to the keys.

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
    Speckled Trout
  • Greg Callas
    Greg Callas
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    We had an awesome day on the water. Captain Gary is a good dude and we had a blast. He worked hard to get us on snook, tarpon, trout, and jacks. We cannot recommend Captain Gary enough and we are looking forward to the next trip!

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
    Speckled Trout
  • Chuck Phillips
    Chuck Phillips
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain, Uncooperative Weather

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Had a great time on the water with Capt Gary. Great job helping us older, unexperienced fishermen have an enjoyable outing. He tried his best to get us on fish, but the wind got the best of us. Will try again next trip. Thanks Capt Gary!

  • Thomas Ekasone
    Thomas Ekasone
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    definitely an experience!

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Capt Gary was very knowledgeable and took us to all different parts of the Everglades just to make sure we were able to catch what were supposed too! definitely a challenge, but we had a blast! Thank you for everything!!

  • Lewis Griffin
    Lewis Griffin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredibly knowledgeable captain

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Gary was awesome! I’ve gotten to fish in Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Mexico and various places in the U.S. this past year and I would venture to say he’s the most knowledgeable captain I’ve had, he was great with teaching my son some tips on casting. He was great. I cannot say enough good things about him. Definitely recommend booking with him!

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
    Snook
    Redfish
    Goliath Grouper

Real catches shared by our community

  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    definitely an experience!
    Thomas E.
    Thomas E.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Monster Snook, son killed it!
    Stephen W.
    Stephen W.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Great Charter... Gary was awesome
    Joshua E.
    Joshua E.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Captian Gary is the man
    Jacob M.
    Jacob M.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Great Captain, Uncooperative Weather
    Chuck P.
    Chuck P.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Absolutely Legit!!!!!!
    Daniel G.
    Daniel G.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Incredibly knowledgeable captain
    Lewis G.
    Lewis G.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Fun day out fishing
    Kade F.
    Kade F.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    Islamorada Backcountry Fishing
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
  • Ivory Keys Charters
    Ivory Keys ChartersIslamorada, FL
    A REAL GUIDE
    Sean M.
    Sean M.

What's biting with Ivory Keys Charters in Islamorada

Flats fishing gets better and better in October, while Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna, bite well offshore. As the waters cool, reef fishing also picks up, with lots of delicious Grouper and Snapper.

Top catches for October