Captain
Todd Malicoat

Member since September 2022 Stock Island, United States
Background
Started kitefishing in Miami, and moved inshore. I've fished from Tampa to the Keys both inshore and offshore. I love to fish, and still get excited to go out every morning. Specializing in Sharks and Tarpon in Key West.
Techniques
Live or chunk bait for big sharks and tarpon.

Hey, I'm Captain Todd Malicoat

Stock Island, United States
Background
Started kitefishing in Miami, and moved inshore. I've fished from Tampa to the Keys both inshore and offshore. I love to fish, and still get excited to go out every morning. Specializing in Sharks and Tarpon in Key West.
Techniques
Live or chunk bait for big sharks and tarpon.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
Angler's choice
Stock Island
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $499

Fishing Reports

Talking Dog Fishing โ€“ Night Time Tarpon
Talking Dog Fishing โ€“ Night Time Tarpon
Oct 1, 2025 Stock Island
October Trip Highlights -Bull and lemon sharks beside the boat at sunset -Lots of medium and smaller goliath grouper -Mangrove snapper snapping -Big Goliath grouper release in knee-deep water Conditions The weather is cooling, and the wind is blowing. In between weather fronts, the fishing has been great off Key West. Lots of Tarpon, goliath, sharks, and mangrove snapper chewing daily. Calm mornings and glassy afternoons have been the norm this week around Key West and the Lower Keys. Water and air temps are steady in the mid 80s, with clear visibility and light winds โ€” perfect for targeting both the backcountry mangroves for tarpon and sharks. Shark Fishing Action The shark bite has been on fire! Several lemon sharks were landed this week, along with some bull sharks, and nurse sharks โ€” each one putting up a heavy fight in shallow water. These brutes gave anglers all they could handle right next to the boat before a clean release. Perfect water clarity made for great photos at the rail as the sharks surfaced beside the Maverick skiff. Snapper & Reef Bite Mangrove snapper have been steady and plentiful, both for sport and the dinner table. A few fat ones were iced down alongside some tasty Key West spiny lobster โ€” a classic combo for a fresh catch dinner. The nearshore patch reefs and channel edges are producing well using cut bait and small jigs. Reimagined Maverick Mirage The maverick is a little boat with big shark energy. We've caught sharks to 8 ft so far, but always looking to go bigger. I'll drive, and you catch a big shark (or tarpon). The 16โ€™ Maverick Mirage skiff is great in mangroves and flats, quietly stalking sharks, grouper, and snapper in skinny water. Even on windy days, there are plenty of places to tuck away and catch some fish . Book Your Adventure Whether youโ€™re after sharks, snapper, or a once-in-a-lifetime goliath, I will put you on the bite Come catch a big shark - no fish, no pay. 4 hr trips start at $399.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
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Darrick B.
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One Shark Two Shark

VERIFIED   NEW  AM Shark - 9 AM -4 Hr Shark Fishing on April 2, 2026
Capt Todd put us in the right spot not once but twice. I caught two sharks in our first spot. We moved to a second spot at...
Darrick B. recommends Talking Dog Fishing Key West
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Bruce M.
Excellent
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Great Day on the Water!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Sunset 2 Hr Key West Fishing - Fam on March 13, 2026
Recently my wife and I booked a fishing trip with Captain Todd. Iโ€™ve been out on several trips with different Captains around...
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Robert M.
Excellent
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Awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  PM 4 Hr Shark - No Shark No Pay on March 26, 2026
Captain Todd was very knowledgeable and knew right where to go to catch some giant sharks. He was on time very polite and a...
Robert M. recommends Talking Dog Fishing Key West
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Travis J.
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Definitely book with Todd!

VERIFIED   NEW  AM Shark - 9 AM -4 Hr Shark Fishing on April 1, 2026
We booked the 3hr Shark tour and it was worth every penny! The conditions were not ideal with heavy winds that day, but that...
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Penny M.
Excellent
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GREAT Day on the Water

VERIFIED   Sunset 2 Hr Key West Fishing Intro on March 5, 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain Todd! From the moment we left the dock, it was clear we were in...
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