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
(134 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Trips from US $499

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Edwin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic days fishing, highly recomended!!

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on January 6, 2025
Really fantastic day catching Black Tip Reef Sharks, Black Nosed Sharks and great variety of other species, great sport for...
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Bethany D. B.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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3 Hour Shark Fishing

3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on August 21, 2025
Captain Dan is the best!!!! He had my husband and I out on the water and on the sharks within 30 minutes. He was communicative,...
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SILVIO SAITI ROMAO IWATA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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I'll definitely come back!

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Evening Shark & Tarpon on June 22, 2025
Shark fishing with Daniel was amazing. It all starts with his boatโ€”super stable and comfortable. He knows exactly where the...
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Robin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Edwin C.
Excellent
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Fantastic days fishing, highly recommended!!!

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on January 5, 2025
Really fantastic day catching Goliath Grouper and Lemon Sharks, great sport for the whole family, all round great experience...
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