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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
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(118 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Tarpon Fishing Dreams came true!!
Tarpon Fishing Dreams came true!!
Tarpon Fishing Dreams came true!!
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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%
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Dawn K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tarpon Fishing Dreams came true!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Evening Tarpon Trip 4PM on August 25, 2025
Capt Trentin Leary was the perfect Captain for our trip. He made my sonโ€™s dreams come true and then some. My husband and...
Dawn K. recommends Capt. Trentin Leary
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Chad K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Summer Tarpon trip

VERIFIED   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 ...
Chad K. recommends Capt. Trentin Leary
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Joe D.
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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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...
Joe D. recommends Capt. Trentin Leary
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Kirk B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Best Charter

VERIFIED   Evening Tarpon Trip 4PM on March 12, 2025
Absolutely the best charter out of the three we booked. Captain Trent got us on tarpon, Goliath grouper, a shark, Jacks and...
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Nicholas A.
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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Great Day on the Water with a Great Captain

VERIFIED   Off Season Half Day Trip (7 AM) on January 2, 2025
Trentin was really knowledgable of the waters and where the fish were hiding.ย  He put us on fish in just a few minutes.ย ...
Nicholas A. recommends Capt. Trentin Leary
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