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
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Sharktacular

VERIFIED   NEW  6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on November 4, 2025
Captain Dan was unfortunately under the weather for our trip.but no worries, he had Captain Todd take us out and we had a great...
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John H.
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Sunset Mangrove Snapper Trip

VERIFIED   4hr snapper after dark on June 16, 2025
My wife, my son, and I took the evening mangrove snapper fishing trip with Captain Daniel. We caught many different species...
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Jeff K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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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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