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
(139 reviews)
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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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Kelly P.
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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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Todd S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome day on the water

VERIFIED   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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James C Bellar Jr
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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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Melissa A.
Hays, Kansas
Excellent
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June fishing trip

3hr evening sun set shark trip on June 23, 2025
This was a great experienc!. We caught six shark during our three hour trip. One of them was 8.5 ft and approx 250 lbs! Daniel...
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