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
(123 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Melissa A.
Hays, Kansas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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June fishing trip

3hr evening sun set shark trip on June 23, 2025
This was a great experienc!. We caught six shark during our three hour trip. One of them was 8.5 ft and approx 250 lbs! Daniel...
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Mitch H.
Lexington, Kentucky
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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High Tides & Tight Lines with CPT Dan!!!

6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on June 24, 2025
Captain Dan is top-notch! Super knowledgeable and always knows exactly where to go โ€” we were reeling them in non-stop. His...
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Sal M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome shark trip with my boys!

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on April 23, 2025
Just took captain Dans charter for a morning shark trip and it did NOT disappoint!ย  We caught a total of 4 sharks! 2 lemon-1...
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Frances C.
Buckingham, United Kingdom
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An excellent morning fishing with Daniel.

3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 16, 2025
With some fishing trips, itโ€™s hit and miss, but Daniel knew exactly where the sharks would be, and they were literally queueing...
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Josh L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Take The Bait

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 11, 2025
Capt Dan can hook you a big one, that is for sure. Had a blast hooking big lemon and black tip sharks. Dream come true for...
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