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
(217 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 217 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (345)
Great with kids
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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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
Overall

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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Samuel L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain took care of us despite the mechanical issues

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4 hours) - 8:00 AM on July 29, 2025
The boat had mechanical issues half way out to spot.ย  We ended up getting a history lesson on our slow speed return.ย  Learned...
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Katherine E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So many fish and lots of fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4 hours) (AM) on March 12, 2025
Our family took a trip out to sea, in the early morning, with Captain Edward and Captain Tom of Reef Runner Charters.ย  Within...
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Dennis D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best customer service

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on February 7, 2025
From the call the night before to putting the coolers of cleand fish in the trunk of our car these boys worked hard at giving...
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Lindsey L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on October 24, 2025
we had such a great day out on the water with this crew! they were awesome and made the day go smoothly. we would definitely...
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