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
(123 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Trips from US $499

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3hr Shark fishing trip
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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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Keegan F.
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Fantastic Day On the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Kids Inshore Fishing on March 12, 2025
Captain Dan took myself, my wife, and our two boys (8 & 6) out on a morning 4-hour trip and we had a fantastic time, we caught...
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Yichi Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Wild experience with lemon sharks and GIANT GROUPER

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on September 12, 2024
First of all, would come again everyday with my man Captain Daniel, he is the best in Key West. I never do sea fishing before,...
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Jason B.
Excellent
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Personal Best for All Anglers!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on August 7, 2025
We caught (2) nurse sharks, a bull shark and a Goliath grouper!ย  Capt, boat and gear all top notch.ย  Was an amazing experience...
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JOSEPH D.
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What a Day

VERIFIED   4hr something for dinner on March 9, 2025
My daughter her friend and myself just finished an amazing day of fishing with Captain Dan we caught to many fish to count,...
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