Captain
Dan Duimstra

Member since September 2017 Marathon, United States
Background
Fishing has been my only profession, having spent 30 years in the commercial fishing industry and over 16 years as the owner/operator at Shark River Charters. If you enjoy catching fish, you’ll love my charter. I like to go after Snappers and Groupers - you hold the fishing pole, feel the bite and reel em in. When not on the water you'll find Capt Dan in the Dakota's chasing birds with his Boykin Spaniel Kip

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Duimstra

Marathon, United States
Background
Fishing has been my only profession, having spent 30 years in the commercial fishing industry and over 16 years as the owner/operator at Shark River Charters. If you enjoy catching fish, you’ll love my charter. I like to go after Snappers and Groupers - you hold the fishing pole, feel the bite and reel em in. When not on the water you'll find Capt Dan in the Dakota's chasing birds with his Boykin Spaniel Kip

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(55 reviews)
Marathon
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
It\u2019s a good life at Shark River Charters!!!!
It\u2019s a good life at Shark River Charters!!!!
It\u2019s a good life at Shark River Charters!!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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James P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Itโ€™s a good life at Shark River Charters!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on February 17, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon spent with my wife Bonnie, Captain Dan, and First Mate Jamie fishing in the Keys. Great company...
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Christina T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 15, 2025
We had a great day with Captain Dan.ย  At first the trip was canceled due to the possibility of bad weather.ย  But,ย  after...
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Bryan A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Dan is great!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on February 5, 2026
We had some weather issues and Capt Danโ€™s flexibility was great!ย  We caught some fish but not a lot because of the cold...
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Andrew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 Man Limit

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 8, 2026
Dan did a great job of getting us on the fish and helping us have a really good time. We fished for a half a day on the Gulf...
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Zack H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 25, 2025
Captain Dan was great and the fishing was fun with plenty of fish to take home!
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