Captain
Larry Wren

Member since October 2014 Islamorada, United States
Background
My name is Captain Larry Wren and I would like to invite you to fish on the First Choice! My philosophy is simple, to supply the best boat, tackle, and not to sweat the extra expenses in doing this (after all you are worth it!). As a young child I fished Islamorada with Captain Hugh Brown and I was hooked for life. In an eighth grade report I wrote of becoming a charter captain in Islamorada. I have fished the world extensively both fresh and saltwater and have to say the fly rod should get more usage

Hey, I'm Captain Larry Wren

Islamorada, United States
Background
My name is Captain Larry Wren and I would like to invite you to fish on the First Choice! My philosophy is simple, to supply the best boat, tackle, and not to sweat the extra expenses in doing this (after all you are worth it!). As a young child I fished Islamorada with Captain Hugh Brown and I was hooked for life. In an eighth grade report I wrote of becoming a charter captain in Islamorada. I have fished the world extensively both fresh and saltwater and have to say the fly rod should get more usage
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First Choice Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(52 reviews)
Angler's choice
Islamorada
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $1,075

Fishing Reports

Black fin tuna
Black fin tuna
Aug 3, 2018 Islamorada
Late summer brings the Tunas! The offshore sea mounts tuna have arrived! When the sargassum weed allows trolling the bites very strong If conditions are right. Early mornings and cloudy conditions! The dolphin are still here but need to be hunted. Half day trips as a rule will not allow dolphin fishing as the mileage is high on the reef the snappers are there but so are the sharks, getting a snapper last the taxman can be frustrating, but a 400 pound catch and release shark can be fun to pull on. . For the deepdrop angler this is a great season! If you can hold bottom the tiles and snowys are chewing. This is one of my favorite times here as the number of tourists shrinks as the kids head back to school! Take advantage of this season!
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Late summer 2018
Late summer 2018
Aug 1, 2018 Islamorada
One of the best tmes of year is almost here. Less crowded around here! The larger mahi show up! The waters stay warm untill november and dolphin remain! This is also the time to swordfish! The larger fish frequent arrive now. Do not let the weatherman keep you away!
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Mahi mahi mahi
Mahi mahi mahi
May 17, 2018 Islamorada
Mahi fishing is improving, not a ton of large fish but good numbers of eating size fish, five to ten pounds. The black fins Tunas have been in the area also. Taking sailfish on the edge! One of favor things is fishing the deep reefs from 400 to 900 foot. Tilefish and snowy groupers along with other species has just opened and fishing well when the weather permits. Itโ€™s been a cloudy rainy week here and hopefully improved next week!! Tight mind
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Sails and more sails
Sails and more sails
Jan 7, 2017 Islamorada
Sail fish biting now! Great days fishing the key largo sailfish challenge! Solid bitefrom the kite. Weather wasn't the nicest, but all had a great time!
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May 2015
May 2015
May 24, 2015 Islamorada
The dolphin are here on full day offshore trips! Two happy anglers display their catch.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Orlando J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 5, 2025
Our trip was wonderful we had an awesome time. The Captain and his mate were great! His mate was extremely knowledgeable and...
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Dale K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So many Tuna!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 2025
Took this charter for the whole family and everyone had a blast! We told Captain Larry that we wanted to catch Blackfin Tuna,...
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 19, 2025
We had a wonderful morning with Capt Larry and Tommy. They worked hard to ensure our two boys (7 and 5) had a great time pulling...
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Gary S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good old school Capt to put you on fish.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 28, 2025
Had a great day on the water.ย  Old school very friendly Captain, just what I was looking for. He knows the water well.ย  Boat...
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Larry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 20, 2025
Captain Larry and first mate Chip made the experience enjoyable. Thx again for making my family have an entertaining and safe...
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