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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Stock Island
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $199

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 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Absolutely Incredible Day on the Water w\/Capt.Todd!
Best charter in the Keys
Best charter in the Keys
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Scott V.
Miami, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

AM 4 Hour Tarpon Trip Key West on June 12, 2025
Iโ€™ve fished with Capt. Todd numerous times, and his versatility and depth of knowledgeโ€”across different areas and styles...
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Erica H.
Excellent
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If itโ€™s blowing weโ€™re goin !

VERIFIED   The Falconeer Special on November 10, 2025
Went fishing with Captain Todd during a massive cold front in November. It was my one day to fish so we sent it ! Todd found...
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Adam K.
Ellenton, Florida
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Never skunked

2 Hr Key West Fishing Intro on June 25, 2025
Been catching at least one fish every day and I was easily able to keep my streak going! We got on some fish quickly and had...
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Gary H.
Flint, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very Professional

2 Hr Key West Fishing Intro on June 23, 2025
ย  I am definitely looking forward to fishing with Captain Todd again! You can tell right away he knows his stuff and his stuff...
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Dianna F.
Excellent
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Best charter in the Keys

VERIFIED   AM 4 Hr Shark - No Fish No Pay on October 4, 2025
Captain Todd was Phenomenal. Great Guy, great boat and equipment and he knew his stuff. He was awesome! We caught a huge Bull...
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