Captain
Frank Drudi

Member since October 2014 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Frank Drudi has been running charters for over two decades and has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. As the owner-operator of Chelsea Charters, Capt. Frank takes it upon himself to make sure that every trip aboard his vessel is fun, memorable and preferably bountiful. Let him show you just how good the fishing in the Keys really is.

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Drudi

Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Frank Drudi has been running charters for over two decades and has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. As the owner-operator of Chelsea Charters, Capt. Frank takes it upon himself to make sure that every trip aboard his vessel is fun, memorable and preferably bountiful. Let him show you just how good the fishing in the Keys really is.
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My Charter Listing

Chelsea Charters โ€“ 48' Willis Craft

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(135 reviews)
Islamorada
 3 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 135 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (174)
4 hour afternoon trip!
4 hour afternoon trip!
4 hour afternoon trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Jason K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 19, 2025
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Melvin W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing with friends

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 22, 2025
The Captain put us on the Yellow tail bite and we caught 31,then trolling we caught 2 nice King Macs. We all had a pre
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Delmar O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2025
Captain and first mate were awesome. They put us on fish and we caught our limit. We had a great time.
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Jamie L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 18, 2025
We went out with 3 adults and two kids. Great trip and lots of fish. Thank you.
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George B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rough seas, GREAT TIME!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 24, 2023
Capt. Frank did a fantastic job of putting us on the fish and 1sf Mate Zack was awesome. They were able to give us a crash...
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