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
(110 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Trips from US $499

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Koby B.
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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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John A.
Excellent
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Fishing with Daniel

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 30, 2025
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CODY G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on June 21, 2025
The 3 hr close to home is a great trip for cruise stops in key west and Captain Dan does an excellent job at putting you on...
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Thomas K.
Excellent
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6 hour shark & grouper trip

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on June 17, 2025
Amazing session with captain Dan and his son! Both great people and the fishing was out of this world, topped off by a 200lb+...
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Dave P.
Excellent
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Great captain

VERIFIED   4hr something for dinner on June 4, 2025
Captain was very personable. He went to several spots to put us on fish for supper and as an added bonus we caught a shark...
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