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
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $499

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Rating summary
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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Appropriate for children
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Bill G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great guide and first mate! On fish within first hour.

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 2, 2025
Party of 4 and everyone brought in their own shark and caught a massive grouper to boot! Give Captain Daniel and First...
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David D.
Riverview, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Trip Ever!!!

June 24, 2025
Itโ€™s always been a dream to fish the Florida Keys and the Captain knows exactly how and where to target whatever fish you...
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Chad M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Daniel knows where itโ€™s at

VERIFIED   4hr tarpon trip on June 6, 2025
Daniel works hard to put you on fish! We have been successful each trip weโ€™ve taken with him. He knows the water and knows...
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Sean D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark fishing.

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ No Shark No Pay on May 22, 2025
Within 5 min of dropping a line, we had a nice big shark on. Spent 45 minutes getting it along side. After the next hour and...
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Koby B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AMAZING!!!

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on January 28, 2025
Captain Dan had us on the fish right from the jump! Everywhere he said we were going to find fish he was dead on. Great goliath...
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