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
(50 reviews)
Marathon
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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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
Overall

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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Enrique B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dan is fun to ride with!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 11, 2025
Captain Dan is very knowledgeable. Nice clean boat. I would recommend him blindfolded.
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John M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025
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Edward P.
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 Dan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 18, 2025
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Jason T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Freaking Amazing!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 25, 2023
I wish I could give Captain Dan 10 stars! This was the most fantastic fishing trip Iโ€™ve taken in my whole life! (And Iโ€™ve...
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