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
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Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Key West Fishing Connection

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(81 reviews)
Angler's choice
Stock Island
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $499

Fishing Reports

Trophy black tip shark!!
Trophy black tip shark!!
May 23, 2025 Stock Island
The shark and golith grouper action has been non-stop the last few days. With tarpon and night time, snapper biting as well. Time to book a trip and go catching!! Key west fishing connection
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Snapper for dinner
Snapper for dinner
May 8, 2025 Stock Island
The snapper fishing is red hot right now. The evening and after dark mangrove snapper and tarpon fishing has been on fire. Guaranteed fish for dinner. Book you trip now let's go get something for dinner.
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200 and a 400+ Goliath grouper
200 and a 400+ Goliath grouper
May 2, 2025 Stock Island
Some unbelievable grouper and shark fishing the last few days. Lemon sharks, bull sharks, black tips, and lots of Goliath grouper. Its time to go fishing!!!
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Sharks 100% guaranteed
Sharks 100% guaranteed
Apr 24, 2025 Stock Island
The shark fishing today was on fire. It was pretty much all you wanted to reel in. We caught and released 10nor more big lemon sharks and 2 big Goliath grouper up to 100lbs.
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Goliath grouper!!
Goliath grouper!!
Apr 15, 2025 Stock Island
The sharks and Goliath grouper have been very good the last few days. All the fish are always caught and released using bonito and barracuda chunks on big circle hooks. Book your trup today!! Lets go fishing
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Inshore shark fishing in key west!!
Inshore shark fishing in key west!!
Mar 23, 2025 Stock Island
The shark and Goliath grouper fishing has been very good the last few trips. Big sharks up to 9ft and grouper over 400lbs. Evening caught and released.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Captain Dan is amazing!!
Captain Dan is amazing!!
Shark fishing.
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Appropriate for children
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The best

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on April 30, 2025
There arenโ€™t sufficient words to express how great of a captain Dan is. The trip and hospitality were unmatched. Dan makes...
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Kelly P.
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We caught big sharks!!

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on January 12, 2025
We reserved a shark fishing trip with Capt Dan and it did not disappoint. On the first cast we caught one. It was a great trip...
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Keegan F.
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Fantastic Day On the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Kids Inshore Fishing on March 12, 2025
Captain Dan took myself, my wife, and our two boys (8 & 6) out on a morning 4-hour trip and we had a fantastic time, we caught...
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Yichi Z.
Excellent
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Wild experience with lemon sharks and GIANT GROUPER

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on September 12, 2024
First of all, would come again everyday with my man Captain Daniel, he is the best in Key West. I never do sea fishing before,...
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What a Day

VERIFIED   4hr something for dinner on March 9, 2025
My daughter her friend and myself just finished an amazing day of fishing with Captain Dan we caught to many fish to count,...
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