Captain
Edward R. Gartenmayer

Member since October 2022 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Edward runs trips out of Key West aboard a 34’ Crusader and brings over 10 years of fishing experience to the table. These waters are home to top offshore species like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Kingfish, and he’ll show you how to catch them using proven techniques like trolling and bottom fishing. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-timer, Capt. Edward has the skills—and the spots—to help you land a great catch.

Hey, I'm Captain Edward R. Gartenmayer

Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Edward runs trips out of Key West aboard a 34’ Crusader and brings over 10 years of fishing experience to the table. These waters are home to top offshore species like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Kingfish, and he’ll show you how to catch them using proven techniques like trolling and bottom fishing. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-timer, Capt. Edward has the skills—and the spots—to help you land a great catch.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(237 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 9 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (360)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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Alex B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hardcore navigators

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (6 Hours) (PM) on December 24, 2025
We were with these 2 men for 6 hours 12 miles out and the conditions were extremely challenging with high swells and wind.ย ...
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Leigh 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 Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (6 hours) - 8:00 AM on December 23, 2025
My son and I went out with Edward and Evan and took home over 30 fish. The weather was nice but windy, and our captain did...
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Tanner T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 stars aint enough

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6 hours) (AM) on November 5, 2025
My newly wed wife and I booked this charter as part of our honeymoon. We told Captain Edward we wanted to catch a sailfish...
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Jon Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Day on the Reef Runnerโ€ฆFrom Catching to Cooking!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6 hours) - 8:00 AM on August 24, 2025
We had such a great time on the Reef Runner! Our family of four (with two teens 15 and 12 on their very first deep sea fishing...
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Joe 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 4 Hour Trip on tbe Reef

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (4 hours) (AM) on December 28, 2025
Easy to book, great communication, and trip.ย  Book with confidence, Captiain and Mate were excellent, great communication...
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