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
 2 bookings in the past week.
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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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Laura B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Jaws x 5

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on July 18, 2025
Captain Dan put us on HUGE FRIGGIN SHARKS BRO. He set us up for one of the most memorable fishing and boating experiences weโ€™ve...
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Romane S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Very good Fishing trip with Daniel

VERIFIED   3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 18, 2025
It was a very good trop with Daniel ! He took us to see and fish for sharks and fish. He even took us to a sandbar to...
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Sonya G.
Dallas, Texas
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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3 hr trip with Daniel and 1st Mate Lou

3 Hr โ€“ close to home shark fishing on July 2, 2025
We had a great fishing trip with Daniel and Lou.ย  All four of us caught a shark ranging from 6 ft to 8ft in length.ย  Bill...
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Melissa A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark Trip did not disappoint!!

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on June 23, 2025
We did the three hour shark trip. Captain Dan was great! He knew exactly where to go. He was knowledgeable, helpful,...
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Jared Y.
Excellent
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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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