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
(116 reviews)
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Stock Island
 Last booking: 2 days 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 116 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Romane S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good Fishing trip with Daniel

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 18, 2025
It was a very good trop with Daniel ! He took us to see and fish for sharks and fish. He even took us to a sandbar to...
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Chad R.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Daniel

June 26, 2025
Captain Dan made our Key West fishing trip absolutely epic! Heโ€™s a skilled captain who knew exactly where to find the fish,...
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Christopher G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dan is amazing!!

VERIFIED   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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best

VERIFIED   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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Todd S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr evening sun set shark trip on July 16, 2025
I got out every year fishing with a diffrent charter company and now that Iโ€™ve found Dan and key west fishing connections...
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