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
(111 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 111 reviews
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Travis M.
Excellent
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Sharks and Goliath Grouper

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on May 2, 2025
Caught about 10 sharks and doubled up on Goliath Groupers. One of which was about 500 pounds. This day trip was loaded with...
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Sonya G.
Dallas, Texas
Excellent
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3 hr trip with Daniel and 1st Mate Lou

3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 2, 2025
We had a great fishing trip with Daniel and Lou.ย  All four of us caught a shark ranging from 6 ft to 8ft in length.ย  Bill...
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Melissa A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Shark Trip did not disappoint!!

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on June 23, 2025
We did the three hour shark trip. Captain Dan was great! He knew exactly where to go. He was knowledgeable, helpful,...
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Kelly P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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We caught big sharks!!

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on January 12, 2025
We reserved a shark fishing trip with Capt Dan and it did not disappoint. On the first cast we caught one. It was a great trip...
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James C Bellar Jr
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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Sharkin in the Key!

4 Hr Trip โ€“ Evening Shark & Tarpon on June 27, 2025
Captain Dan is the MAN!! 4 hour float produced 6 sharks and 4 species; Bull, Sand, lemon and a black tip shark!ย  Absolutely...
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