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Islamorada Fishing Charters and Tarpon Fishing

Member since January 2023 Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. Richard Stanczyk is the owner and operator of Islamorada Fishing Charters and Tarpon Fishing. He has a team of young talented guides who he has been training and who are running trips with him. Capt. Trentin Leary is running his 20’ Seacraft. He recently got his captain’s license in 2022 and has been fishing offshore as a mate for several years. His love & passion for fishing has pushed him to want to run his own boat which he now has the opportunity. Come book a day with Capt. Trentin to experience all the Florida Keys backcountry has to offer.
Techniques
Inshore fishing mostly using live bait

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Islamorada, United States
Background
Capt. Richard Stanczyk is the owner and operator of Islamorada Fishing Charters and Tarpon Fishing. He has a team of young talented guides who he has been training and who are running trips with him. Capt. Trentin Leary is running his 20’ Seacraft. He recently got his captain’s license in 2022 and has been fishing offshore as a mate for several years. His love & passion for fishing has pushed him to want to run his own boat which he now has the opportunity. Come book a day with Capt. Trentin to experience all the Florida Keys backcountry has to offer.
Techniques
Inshore fishing mostly using live bait
Anglers Choice
117
Reviews
68
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Capt. Trentin Leary

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(117 reviews)
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Islamorada
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

Great local evening tarpon trip!
Great local evening tarpon trip!
Jul 31, 2025 Islamorada
Got our during the lobster mini season craziness and had some good fishing! We went 3 for 5 in tarpon. Weather has been beautiful light winds and lots of fish still around. The fishing is better now than it was in prime season in all honesty. Not a whole lot of pressure either. We often have the evening windows available short notice. If you want to get out after the silver king give us a shout!
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Half day tarpon trips are still producti
Half day tarpon trips are still producti
Jul 10, 2025 Islamorada
Got on some tarpon the other afternoon. The evening trips are still a good bet. Beat the heat and be out for the sunset period where they often fire up. These local tarpon are here all through the summer and fall until it gets cold. And we often are fishing mahi carcasses which makes for easy bait to get so that takes the worry of having bait off the table. Give me a shout lets go catching!
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Evening tarpon
Evening tarpon
Jul 1, 2025 Islamorada
Got out for a full day but we split it in half which i sometimes do this time of year. We had tarpon action in the morning and then again in the evening. Caught a couple for the day and had a few more shots all staying within a few miles. July should remain good for tarpon and last minute availability is a little better. Shoot me a DM if you want to rangle with the silver king!
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Late June Tarpon
Late June Tarpon
Jun 28, 2025 Islamorada
Still getting after the tarpon here in Islamorada. We should continue having decent fishing through July and who knows maybe into september or October. It was kind of a slow start this season so were hoping the later season will continue to produce. Evening trip are a good option and can be booked short notice often ad we arent super busy so cherry pick your conditions!
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1/2 day tarpon action in February
1/2 day tarpon action in February
Feb 17, 2025 Islamorada
Weve had plenty of tarpon around early this season with the warm weather. Got out a few days ago with a group and had several in the canals of local Islamorada. Great option on a half day the next few months. Also the evening window is not a bad time to target them and in the busy spring break time i often have availability then. Shoot me a DM if you are interested in booking im happy to answer any questions!
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Mid February all kind of backcountry act
Mid February all kind of backcountry act
Feb 16, 2025 Islamorada
Its starting to get busy as we roll into Spring. The warm weather has been nice and has yielded some good fishing opportunities. Last week we had a couple trips with clients and some of my friends. One day we tarpon fished and were rewarded with not only tarpon but cobia too! We also had a fun day patch reef fishing with our limit of snappers as well as mutton snapper, hogfish, and more. A few resident snook around too. Tarpon will be the main target of choice the next few months and with the warm early spring, i imagine well continue to have good early season fishing the next couple months. Lets get out there book your trip today!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 117 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Summer Tarpon trip
Summer Tarpon trip
Summer Tarpon trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Chad K.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Summer Tarpon trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Seasonal Half Day Trip (PM) on July 30, 2025
I chose Capt. Trentin simply from his review status and he did not disappoint.ย  We had a wonderful evening tarpon trip.ย ...
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Jason S.
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HUGE TARPON

VERIFIED   NEW  Evening Tarpon Trip 4PM on July 15, 2025
Captain Trent put us on an absolute giant tarpon. We also caught a huge sting Ray, and a massive Jack. Me and my wife had a...
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Andrew A.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great family trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Evening Tarpon Trip 4PM on July 8, 2025
This was awesome for the kids, captain Trentin was great at engaging the kids and getting them involved! We had a great time!...
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Joe D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great multi species day

VERIFIED   Seasonal Full Day Trip (7AM) on January 9, 2025
What could have been a tough day after a cold front swept into the ended up being a pleasant day catching multiple species...
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Michelle C.
Excellent
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Canโ€™t go wrong here!

VERIFIED   NEW  Seasonal 3/4 Day Trip (7 AM) on July 8, 2025
Great guide, great trip, awesome overall experience.
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