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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5.0 / 5
(174 reviews)
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 174 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our captain was great   He made extra effort for us to be on the fish!!!!
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Appropriate for children
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Emily M.
United States
Excellent
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4 hour trip for kids

4 Hr Trip โ€“ Kids Inshore Fishing on December 24, 2025
We had a wonderful time fishing with Captain Dan! My 6 year old son caught several fish on his own, including a puffer fish!...
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Jeffrey V.
Excellent
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Captain Dan is the man!!

VERIFIED   4hr AM shark fishing ! on December 19, 2025
My son caught an 8โ€™ shark!! It took over 40 mins. to finally get him to the boat. What a great time with Captain Dan. We...
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Juan E. N.
Excellent
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Awesome experience.

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on October 19, 2025
We book this not really knowing what to expect, but it is exactly what is described. For my birthday my wife and I got to catch...
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Robin M.
Excellent
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Unforgettable!!

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on March 16, 2025
Captain Dan provided an unforgettable fishing experience for our family! In addition to catching SO many more fish than we...
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Piotr R.
Excellent
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Great Trip with Captain Daniel

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hr Trip โ€“ Evening Shark & Tarpon on March 4, 2026
We had an awesome trip with Captain Daniel - He was super flexible with times and we had nonstop action for Snapper, Grouper...
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