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
(110 reviews)
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Stock Island
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Trips from US $499

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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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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Pedro R.
Excellent
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Captain Dan is the man.

VERIFIED   3hr evening sun set shark trip on June 28, 2025
My boys and I took our first fishing trip with Captain Dan. We caught a grouper and 4 sharks. They were catch and release but...
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Stacy B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day shark fishing with Captain Dan

4hr AM shark fishing ! on June 27, 2025
Couldnโ€™t imagine we have such an epic experience!! Captain Dan and Todd were amazing guys. They were very knowledgeable,...
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Teddy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic Experience

VERIFIED   4hr Goliath grouper trip on June 9, 2025
Amazing experience, we were on big Goliath groupers in minutes. The captain and deckhand โ€œluluโ€ were conversational...
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Travis M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sharks and Goliath Grouper

VERIFIED   6hr Goliath grouper and shark trip on May 2, 2025
Caught about 10 sharks and doubled up on Goliath Groupers. One of which was about 500 pounds. This day trip was loaded with...
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