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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(176 reviews)
Islamorada
trips from US $597

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (248)
Great fishing trip
Hot summer day
Hot summer day
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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
87%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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James W.
Colorado Springs, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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True Expertise

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 2, 2022
Garyโ€™s lifetime of experience truly shows. He knows his way intricately around Everglades to find you what youโ€™re looking...
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Greg H.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Back Country Fishing with Capt Gary Skrobeck

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 10, 2022
I wholeheartedly recommend booking a trip with Capt Gary Skrobeck.ย  I have fished with a lot of guides in fresh water, salt...
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Anton M.
Key Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day! Nice snook!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 6, 2023
Had a great day with Capt Gary - went looking for bonefish on the fly, even though itโ€™s not quite prime season. Then, went...
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Blake K.
Denver, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt. Gary was outstanding!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 17, 2021
I booked this trip based on the reviews of previous clients Capt. Gary had taken fishing and they sure held true! He was a...
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Mark N.
Burlington, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 Full day Trip with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 2, 2021
My son and I booked two full day trips with Captain Gary.ย  The first day was great weather and we couldnโ€™t keep the fish...
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