Captain
Gary Skrobeck & Skip Paxton

Member since July 2017 Islamorada, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Fly and light spin tackle

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Skrobeck & Skip Paxton

Islamorada, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Fly and light spin tackle
189
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Ivory Keys Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(189 reviews)
Islamorada
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 189 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (274)
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Incredibly knowledgeable captain
Incredibly knowledgeable captain
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Brann V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 23, 2025
If you get a chance book it, this captain put us on fish.ย  Great guy to fish with, all the way around awesome time.ย  I will...
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Kade F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun day out fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 6, 2025
we caught a lot of fish and worked on our casting skills while also learning a lot about Everglades
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Andrew E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Windy day, caught out limit

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 19, 2025
Fished with Captain Skip on Saturday, April 19th.ย  Windy as heck so we couldnโ€™t get everywhere we wanted to.ย  Found a few...
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Chris C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 7, 2025
We fished hard. Captain put us in some great spots. Ended the day slaying trout.ย  Gary is very knowledgeable and a master...
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Keith W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 28, 2025
My son and I had a great time.ย  We had to work at it, but the Capt put us in places to catch snook, tarpon and redfish.
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