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.
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(237 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
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)
great time
great time
great time
+357
Angler rating
227
9
1
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 237 reviews
David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing in Lifetime

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (8 Hours) (AM) on April 12, 2025
Unforgettable experience.ย  Captain and crew were perfect in every way.ย  Responsive to our desires and had incredible knowledge...
David S. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
David S. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Taylor H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Graet day!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on December 29, 2025
had an absolute blast! The 8 hour trip was definitely worth it! got to fish offshore and the reef. caught mahi mahi, cuda,...
Taylor H. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Taylor H. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jonathan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guys.

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on November 19, 2025
I have only been on a few ocean trips. These guys are hands down the hardest working crew ever. They love to fish and it shows....
Jonathan P. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jonathan P. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Pete K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Educational trip for all

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6 hours) (AM) on October 7, 2025
Cannot say enough about first mate Evan. He worked tirelessly throughout the entire trip. Trolling was slow but we found a...
Pete K. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Pete K. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Bernhard K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Trip / Great Crew / Fantastic Fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (6 hours) - 8:00 AM on September 4, 2025
Thanks a lot to Evan and Toni! They worked so hard to get these impressive Catches for my sons. Evan learned them how to drill...
Bernhard K. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Bernhard K. recommends Reef Runner Charters Key West
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful