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

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(189 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $597

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 189 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (274)
Incredibly knowledgeable captain
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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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 11, 2025
Knowledgeable crew awesome time lots of fish highly recommend these guys
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Peter M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 10, 2025
Captain Gary has eyes of an eagle! He will put you on the Bonefish!
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Patrick E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary Skrobeck &

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 27, 2025
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GREGORY K.
Naples, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Inshore trip w Capt Gary of Ivory Coast

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 31, 2023
Fabulous day on the water with Capt Gary. Gary is knowledgeable and works hard to put the boat on fish. Heโ€™s also extremely...
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Jeff S.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March trip with Capt. Gary

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 23, 2023
My wife and I had a great day on the water with Capt. Gary.ย  Fishing was tough on a very windy day coming off a cold snap.ย ...
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