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.
Anglers Choice
110
Reviews
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Key West Fishing Connection

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(110 reviews)
Angler's choice
Stock Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Logan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Goliath Grouper wow what a fish

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on January 3, 2025
The fishing experience was amazing caught such beautiful Goliath Grouper and a 8 foot lemon shark canโ€™t ask for better
Logan C. recommends Key West Fishing Connection
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Mark Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great for kids

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Kids Inshore Fishing on December 30, 2024
Daniel was excellent very good with kids We caught 3 sharks.ย  Kids were thrilled Highly recommend
Mark Z. recommends Key West Fishing Connection
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Thomas G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt JJ was fantastic

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on December 23, 2024
Captain was knowledgeable and personable. Two teenage sons had a great time. Highly recommended.
Thomas G. recommends Key West Fishing Connection
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Matt M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great shark fishing!

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on December 22, 2024
Captain Dan brought us to the perfect shark fishing spot.ย  We caught black nose and black tip sharks.
Matt M. recommends Key West Fishing Connection
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Barton B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish fun

VERIFIED   4hr tarpon trip on June 7, 2025
Fun times @KW.
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