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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(80 reviews)
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Stock Island
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $499

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dan is amazing!!
Captain Dan is amazing!!
Shark fishing.
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jeff K.
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Great day fishing for Snapper.

VERIFIED   4hr something for dinner on April 11, 2025
This was our first day of Vacation. My wife and two friends wanted to catch fish for the next for dinner the few days.ย  Our...
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Deb B.
Excellent
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on March 28, 2025
Had a great morning of fishing with Captain Dan! He was kind enough to call ahead to reschedule our trip when he knew the weather...
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Grouper/ shark

VERIFIED   4hr Goliath grouper trip on December 15, 2024
This was my first charter experience ever. As an avid fisherman all my life I have never hired someone to take me fishing...
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Christopher G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Dan is amazing!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hr Trip โ€“ Evening Shark & Tarpon on May 22, 2025
Captain Dan was amazing from start to finish.ย  He knew where the fish were and helped teach us what to do to get them to the...
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Jared Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best

VERIFIED   NEW  6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on April 30, 2025
There arenโ€™t sufficient words to express how great of a captain Dan is. The trip and hospitality were unmatched. Dan makes...
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