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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
118
Reviews
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Capt. Trentin Leary

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(118 reviews)
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Islamorada
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Fishing Reports

More tarpon, tarpon, tarpon!
More tarpon, tarpon, tarpon!
Aug 6, 2025 Islamorada
Got out the other night again for an evening trip. The bite had been killer and this evening was no different. We ended up going 6 for 8 on tarpon the action was hot & heavy. It's a great time to fish we often leave a little later in the afternoon/early evening to beat the best. The fishing grounds are mostly empty and will continue to be the next couple of months. We have easy excess to bait that works great so the whole worry of 'finding bait' gets taken off the table, and aside from a storm the weather is fairly calm and ideal. Last minute trips often work out so DM me if you're interested. August fishing for tarpon in the Florida keys is often a great option and can be better even then prime season which this year is definitely the case!
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More tarpon, tarpon, tarpon!
More tarpon, tarpon, tarpon!
Aug 6, 2025 Islamorada
Got out the other night again for an evening trip. The bite had been killer and this evening was no different. We ended up going 6 for 8 on tarpon the action was hot & heavy. It's a great time to fish we often leave a little later in the afternoon/early evening to beat the best. The fishing grounds are mostly empty and will continue to be the next couple of months. We have easy excess to bait that works great so the whole worry of 'finding bait' gets taken off the table, and aside from a storm the weather is fairly calm and ideal. Last minute trips often work out so DM me if you're interested. August fishing for tarpon in the Florida keys is often a great option and can be better even then prime season which this year is definitely the case!
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Night tarpon fishing is ?!
Night tarpon fishing is ?!
Aug 2, 2025 Islamorada
Caught 6 tarpon last night! The bite had been nothing short of incredible. Even with all the mini lobster season madness on going. We've been getting tarpon of all sizes fishing close to home. Many of the residents that hang out here all year and there aren't many people targeting them especially in the early evenings. It's one of the best kept secrets of fishing down here. The rest of the month will still yield some great opportunities so drop me a DM if you want to talk about it or book it!
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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
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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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Andrew A.
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Great family trip

VERIFIED   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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Alex C.
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Fantastic day on the water!

VERIFIED   Seasonal 3/4 Day Trip (12 PM) on January 3, 2025
Great trip with three younger kids and two adults. Captain Trent was patient, friendly and kept the little ones on fish and...
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Janice L.
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Seasonal Half Day Trip on January 8, 2025
They had a nice time - Always wish to catch a bit bigger BUT caught a type of fish they never caught before and they were delicious...
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Joseph R.
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Great with kids

VERIFIED   Seasonal Half Day Trip on December 18, 2024
Captain Trentin Leary was great. He helped my 5 year old daughter the entire trip and she had the time of her life. Very personable...
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Michelle C.
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Canโ€™t go wrong here!

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