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Islamorada Fishing Charters and Tarpon Fishing

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Experience: 17 years

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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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Capt. Trentin Leary

4.9 / 5

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4.9 / 5

(117 reviews)

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Islamorada • 22 ft • 4 persons

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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!

More tarpon, tarpon, tarpon!

Aug 6, 2025 Islamorada

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!

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!

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!

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!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 117 reviews

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4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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4 stars		8
3 stars		1
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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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Thomas T.

5.0 / 5

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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)

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

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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

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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

Overall

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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Jennifer B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Trent

VERIFIED Evening Tarpon Trip 4PM on June 12, 2024

Jennifer B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 12, 2024

Evening Tarpon Trip 4PM

Fishing with Trent

VERIFIED

He went above and beyond and was great at communicating. We went out on our regularly scheduled trip and had to call it an hour in due to a storm. We rescheduled and went out in the am and it was a great day. Caught 1 tarpon and a few nurse sharks. We would definitely recommend him to friends traveling to the Keys!

He went above and beyond and was great at communicating. We went out on our regularly scheduled trip and had to call it an...

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