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
(154 reviews)
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Deb B.
Excellent
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ 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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Emily B.
Excellent
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Great fishing with kids!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on December 23, 2025
Dan was a great captain and was very helpful and patient teaching our kids (9 &12) to fish. We caught enough snapper to bring...
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Randy F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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HUGE Fish and a great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr evening sun set shark trip on December 21, 2025
Captain Dan is fantastic! Highly recommended if you want to catch some monster catches! We went later in the day and it was...
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Clint S.
Excellent
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Great with teens

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on December 21, 2025
I took my two teen daughters fishing with Captain Dan and we had a great trip.ย  The fish were not cooperating with short strikes...
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Douglas S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing action the entire time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr evening sun set shark trip on December 10, 2025
Captain Dan was an excellent guide for us New Englanders. We caught fish weโ€™d never caught before, including a full limit...
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