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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Key West Fishing Connection

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(139 reviews)
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Stock Island
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More big Goliath grouper!!
More big Goliath grouper!!
Dec 13, 2025 Stock Island
This morning was a little slower than usual. But patience paid off. We caught and released a big 100lb Goliath grouper. It may not always be non stop but I always find something big to pull on. Lets go fishing!!!
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100lb Goliath grouper inshore
100lb Goliath grouper inshore
Dec 11, 2025 Stock Island
This afternoon fishing was non stop. We caught 15 nice mangrove snapper, released 1 big Goliath grouper and saved some lady fish, jack carvell and cat fish for bait. The grouper was actually caught on the cat fish.
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Snapper for dinner
Snapper for dinner
Dec 9, 2025 Stock Island
Last night the snapper fishing was very good. We caught 30 or more fish ( kept only 15) and released a 8ft lemon shark. The action was non stop.
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200lb Goliath grouper
200lb Goliath grouper
Nov 16, 2025 Stock Island
The shark and grouper fishing this morning was very good. We released 2 big grouper up to 200lbs, 2 big sharks and keep a few mangrove snapper for dinner.
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Awesome shark fishing
Awesome shark fishing
Oct 18, 2025 Stock Island
The shark fishing this evening was very good. We released 3 lemon sharks up to 8ft, one big black tip and saved a few mangrove snapper for dinner.
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Awesome 4hr trip this afternoon!!
Awesome 4hr trip this afternoon!!
Sep 29, 2025 Stock Island
Today we fished a afternoon 4hr trip. We caught 3 lemon sharks, 1 black tip, a few mangrove snapper and a 100lb Goliath grouper. Everything was released except a few snapper we saved for dinner.
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Excellent
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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.
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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.
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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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Douglas S.
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Fishing action the entire time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr evening sun set shark trip on December 10, 2025
Captain Dan was an excellent guide for us New Englanders. We caught fish weโ€™d never caught before, including a full limit...
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Jodi C.
Garden City, Michigan
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BEST FISHING EVER!!

6 Hr Trip โ€“ No Shark No Pay on August 7, 2025
Captain Dan is THE most experienced, knowledgeable, patient, kind, professional, & funny captain weโ€™ve EVER experienced!...
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