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Islamorada Fishing Charters and Tarpon Fishing

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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

Hey, we're Islamorada Fishing Charters and Tarpon Fishing

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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Capt. Trentin Leary

4.9 / 5

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4.9 / 5

(118 reviews)

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Islamorada • 22 ft • 4 persons

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Monster Permit!

Jan 28, 2024 Islamorada

Had a full day in the backcountry. Slicked out gorgeous weather here before the next cold front comes in. We were blessed and got this monster Permit! Ate a nice crab and put on a tremendous fight! These are probably the hardest fish to catch in the backcountry. But so much fun and they can turn on a dime in a fight like no other.

January winter time fishing Islamorada

Jan 14, 2024 Islamorada

January is rollin' by and we've been getting out a bit catching some fish! It's not been super busy which often is the case... we always have a busy christmas week then sometimes a few days after New Years, and then season really starts rocking again in mid February. But i've been getting out a few days a week and been having some fun. I had my buddy Kyle out the other day. Weather was a little iffy we've had some rain in between the cold fronts which is unusual for January but nothing surprises you with the weather these days. Though not enough to keep us from having a good time most days. The reef fishing was really good lots of snappers including keeper mutton snapper which is my favorite to eat! We had some cero mackerels mixed in on the patch reefs which are always a winter time favorite on the atlantic side. Got a nice goliath under one of the bridges which was fun, been catching those fairly consistently for anyone who wants to try there hand at it. The mangrove snappers were nice and large too for us we had plenty for dinner. And can't forget about the nice blacktip shark for something bigger to pull on to! Tarpon fishing has been a little slower but that is to be expected in January, but the sharks are a good alternative for something large. You can expect tarpon fishing to get better in February but anytime it gets warmer in the 80s they'll start biting more. Hope to get you out there soon give me a shout and let's go fishing!

1/2/24 Ringing in the New Year January F

Jan 1, 2024 Islamorada

Got out just for fun with my family to do a little bottom fishing on the Islamorada patch reefs. Fishing was good we caught a bunch of yellow jacks for the table... they are really great eating especially if you like sashimi. On the bigger rods there was a steady grouper bite too, unfortunately grouper season is closed now but they are still fun to catch and quite a battle to pull out of the rocks sometimes. As long as the weather is fairly decent getting out to the patch reefs is definitely possible on most trips and provides tons of variety and good table fare usually.

Great fishing over Christmas Week in Isl

Dec 31, 2023 Islamorada

Lots of action over the Christmas week. Its a super busy time we fished multiple trips a day over the last week so a little tough to keep up. But the patch reefs were very produtive on our half days. Good snapper, grouper, mackerel, and more out there. Plenty of fish for dinner for my clients. We had some nice resident snook as well which are a fun way to break things up and offer a bit more challenge to those who seek it. January is usually not super busy quite yet but offers great angling options with the cooler weather. Lets get out fishing soon book your trip today!

12/23/2023 Great half day fishing around

Dec 23, 2023 Islamorada

Got out for a half day this morning and we had good action all around. The goliath grouper bite was ON at the bridges we released several while fishing our larger baits around the bridge pilings. Had a few break us off too but that is always part of it when fishing for grouper! We got a box full of dinner too including some snapper, porgy, and other fish. Christmas week is upon us and it's definitely getting busy busy here in the Keys you can see the traffic building. I've got some availability the coming week make sure to get something on the books before it's too late!

Finally... a nice day!

Dec 18, 2023 Islamorada

Well after almost a week of not seeing the sun from some crazy late season tropical system that hit us we finally had a nice day again! Over the weekend we had torrential rain and wind at a steady 30 knots gusting to 50, and some rainy days for several days before that too. Just crazy weather this year as we had another similar system a little over a month ago too. Normally the winter is dry season but not this year though hopefully that is the last of it. We did have another cold front push in that switched things up once the last rain bands went through last night the winds swung northeast and temps dropped to 65... not freezing cold but definitely a difference. We weren't sure what we'd find with the fishing as waters were very muddy in the bay and all that wind, weather, and rain surely switched things up. But it was good we had pretty good fishing on the patch reefs with various snappers, groupers, and more. Patch reefs are a good bet when the water gets stirred up as that is where you often have clean Atlantic water and when the dirty bay water mixes in, it brings lots of shrimp, crabs, and other things for fish to eat. We also got some nice local Islamorada snook which was really cool too. I've got some openings this week and some still for Christmas week so lets get something on the calendar!

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 118 reviews

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4.8 / 5

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4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	94%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	95%

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Linda C.

Glens Falls, NY

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (4 PM) on March 22, 2023

Linda C.

Glens Falls, NY

5.0 / 5

Mar 22, 2023

Half Day Trip (4 PM)

Trent was an awesome captain and an accomplished young man. He is only 19 but has the maturity and people skills of a 40 yr old. He was knowledgeable and informed. My grandsons who were his age enjoyed him immensely. He was extremely polite and respectful . He told us of his aspirations to someday own his own, larger boat and do tours farther out into the ocean. Ours was an off shore tour but it was great. I hope to come back in a few years when he has his own boat and go with Trent again! If... More

Trent was an awesome captain and an accomplished young man. He is only 19 but has the maturity and people skills of a 40 yr...

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Thomas T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip (Late PM) on February 28, 2024

Thomas T.

5.0 / 5

Feb 28, 2024

3 Hour Trip (Late PM)

Fishing with Richard

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Trent was a pleasure to work with. He started by ensuring he knew what our goals were and then shaped the entire outing to make sure he achieved them. we caught our limit for snappers in just a 3 hour outing. He was very patient with my wife Who has litttle fishing experience and she ended up with the largest catch. it was a great afternoon and we look forward to fishing with him again.

Trent was a pleasure to work with. He started by ensuring he knew what our goals were and then shaped the entire outing to...

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William M.

Royersford, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Terrific Time with Trent!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (7 AM) on February 17, 2023

William M.

Royersford, PA

5.0 / 5

Feb 17, 2023

Half Day Trip (7 AM)

Terrific Time with Trent!

VERIFIED

My husband and I spent a half day with Trent last Friday, and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We did a lot (even helped catch bait amidst the mangroves), learned a lot (“Count to three before you close the bale!”), caught a lot (a few big ones, too!), and loved it a lot—so much so that we have already booked another trip with him for next week! Trent is experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic; respectful and resourceful, passionate, positive, and professional; altogether, a wonderful young... More

My husband and I spent a half day with Trent last Friday, and enjoyed ourselves immensely. We did a lot (even helped catch...

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Stephanie P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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June fishing trip

VERIFIED Seasonal Half Day Trip (PM) on June 29, 2024

Stephanie P.

5.0 / 5

Jun 29, 2024

Seasonal Half Day Trip (PM)

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Was searching for a charter for my son’s birthday. Booked the 11:30 4 hour trip. Not an ideal time to fish in the middle of the day, but Captain Leary still put us on some quality fish. We caught some quality snapper and some nice snook. Took care of my 7 year old the whole time making sure he was baited up and catching fish. Highly recommend!!!

Was searching for a charter for my son’s birthday. Booked the 11:30 4 hour trip. Not an ideal time to fish in the middle...

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Brian F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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It was a good trip.

VERIFIED Off Season Half Day Trip (7 AM) on November 25, 2023

Brian F.

5.0 / 5

Nov 25, 2023

Off Season Half Day Trip (7 AM)

It was a good trip.

VERIFIED

Capt Trenton did a great job with everything. He was knowledgeable and efficient. I requested that we go after something that required skill and I didn’t want to just “catch fish”. He suggests we go after tarpon. And then the wheels went into motion and shortly thereafter I’m watching truly large tarpon rolling on the surface. Although we didn’t catch one ( it was only a 4 hr trip too) the experience was awesome. I feel like I got a master class on tarpon fishing. Which was... More

Capt Trenton did a great job with everything. He was knowledgeable and efficient. I requested that we go after something...

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