Captain
Dan Yergey

Member since December 2022 Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain Dan was nicknamed by one of his students as the “underwater cowboy,” because he grew up ranching in Kansas before joining the military. After serving his country overseas, Captain Dan worked in corporate America for nearly 20 years prior to moving to Key Largo. During that time, he enjoyed traveling to dive but left the corporate world to spend more time with family. He is both the owner and captain of the Underwater Cowboy. Before going out on his own, he worked at the largest dive shop in the US as the lead captain. When he is not driving the Underwater Cowboy, he is often training captains or running large fishing boats. Captain Dan enjoys teaching both students and dive professionals and takes pride in ensuring his diving and fishing customers are safe and happy. He is an exceptional guide, fisherman, and boat captain that will show you to the best spots in the keys! He lives in Key Largo with his fiancé and their dogs.

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Yergey

Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain Dan was nicknamed by one of his students as the “underwater cowboy,” because he grew up ranching in Kansas before joining the military. After serving his country overseas, Captain Dan worked in corporate America for nearly 20 years prior to moving to Key Largo. During that time, he enjoyed traveling to dive but left the corporate world to spend more time with family. He is both the owner and captain of the Underwater Cowboy. Before going out on his own, he worked at the largest dive shop in the US as the lead captain. When he is not driving the Underwater Cowboy, he is often training captains or running large fishing boats. Captain Dan enjoys teaching both students and dive professionals and takes pride in ensuring his diving and fishing customers are safe and happy. He is an exceptional guide, fisherman, and boat captain that will show you to the best spots in the keys! He lives in Key Largo with his fiancé and their dogs.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(101 reviews)
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Key Largo
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fantastic trip with an amazing crew!
Fantastic trip with an amazing crew!
Fantastic trip with an amazing crew!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Eric T.
Excellent
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Great Captain, Great boat!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 5, 2025
Captain Dan was awesome on our trip. We did a full day trip, which he was flexible with and was able to move our day out due...
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John B.
Excellent
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Sailfish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 20, 2025
My teenage son caught his first beautiful sailfish, The Captain and mate were amazing. The treated us with respect and taught...
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Bill B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip with an amazing crew!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 4, 2025
We had a great time! The Captain was very knowledgeable of the area. We were able to find a location that was overlooked by...
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Matt C.
Excellent
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Captain Underwater Cowboy Hits Again!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 28, 2025
We had the best day. Fishing was a little slow this week but we had some action. Very comfortable boat and great Captain. Thanks...
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Rody H.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Yellowtail Fishing on July 26, 2025
First time taking my daughter out for fishing. Dan was amazing, very kind and professional. He enjoyed teaching my girl some...
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