Captain
Daniel Zier

Member since November 2022 Stock Island, United States
Background
I grew up fishing the Florida keys for over 40 years. Fishing is second nature to me. What I enjoy most is watching people catch big trophy fish. I love fishing so much I even go on my days off.
Techniques
Definitely my favorite type of fishing is going for big sharks. Its a guarantee!! Drop anchor put out 4 or 5 big baits out and wait for the drag to start screaming. Also in the summer time I enjoy snorkeling the reefs spearfishing hog fish, grouper, snapper and looking for lobster. Tarpon fishing right at dark is also super fun with live bait.

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Zier

Stock Island, United States
Background
I grew up fishing the Florida keys for over 40 years. Fishing is second nature to me. What I enjoy most is watching people catch big trophy fish. I love fishing so much I even go on my days off.
Techniques
Definitely my favorite type of fishing is going for big sharks. Its a guarantee!! Drop anchor put out 4 or 5 big baits out and wait for the drag to start screaming. Also in the summer time I enjoy snorkeling the reefs spearfishing hog fish, grouper, snapper and looking for lobster. Tarpon fishing right at dark is also super fun with live bait.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(201 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Trips from US $499

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 201 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amy G.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Trip Ever!!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr evening sun set shark trip on April 4, 2026
Best fishing trip ever! Captain Daniel was incredibly patient, experienced, and truly wonderful to spend the day with. He never...
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Lesley P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Dan is the sweet spot man!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on March 14, 2026
If youโ€™re thinking about booking a fishing charter โ€” do it with Captain Dan. Seriously, one of the best days weโ€™ve ever...
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Randall G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on March 18, 2026
Captain Dan was great! you can tell he truly eats, sleeps and beathes Fishing. I highley recommend him to anyone looking to...
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William M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Trip Ever!! Captain Dan is the Man !!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4hr something for dinner on April 5, 2026
Key West fishing never disappoints! Captain Dan put us fish immediately and it was nonstop action all day. Dan took care of...
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Matt A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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BOOK IT!!! Fish on!

VERIFIED   NEW  6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on March 19, 2026
Extremely happy with our trip! We went out with Daniel and his son. We had a wonderful time! Lots of good conversations and...
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