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
(94 reviews)
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Stock Island
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $499

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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High Tides & Tight Lines with CPT Dan!!!
High Tides & Tight Lines with CPT Dan!!!
High Tides & Tight Lines with CPT Dan!!!
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Sunset Mangrove Snapper Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Excellent
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.  Our...
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Deb B.
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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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hr – 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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Zachary G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great way to end the day

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on February 6, 2025
After a full day of jet skis and exploring, my family booked a private sunset shark fishing charter with Captain Dan.  While...
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Edwin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic days fishing, highly recomended!!

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on January 6, 2025
Really fantastic day catching Black Tip Reef Sharks, Black Nosed Sharks and great variety of other species, great sport for...
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