Captain
Dan Ison

Member since February 2023 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Growing up in St. Petersburg Florida captain Dan has been fishing the Tampa Bay/Gulf of Mexico water his whole life.
Techniques
Live bait, trolling, jigs

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Ison

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Growing up in St. Petersburg Florida captain Dan has been fishing the Tampa Bay/Gulf of Mexico water his whole life.
Techniques
Live bait, trolling, jigs
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Petersburg
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $375

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (93)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Evan V.
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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Book with Dan! Heโ€™s the best of the best!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Beginner Fishing Trip on July 26, 2025
Captain Dan was an outstanding guide who made our fishing charter an unforgettable experience. As a local to the St. Petersburg,...
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Dustin H.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Go fish with Captain Dan!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Fishing Trip on November 8, 2025
Capt Dan was very responsive to pre-trip questions, where heโ€™d be and at what time.ย  Boat was very clean with cooler for...
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Michelle B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing and Island adventure!

VERIFIED   Full day fishing and island stops on September 20, 2025
We spent 8 hours with Capt. Dan & we were sad for it to end. Heโ€™s super chill, fun, great with kids, extremely knowledgeable...
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Chris G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic charter

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip on November 8, 2025
Captain Dan knows how to do it! We caught a bunch of fish and Dan brought great vibes. He will tailor the experience to you...
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Maria P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dan - Beachside Charters

VERIFIED   4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip on June 7, 2025
Iโ€™m a Florida native that grew up fishing in the gulf with my father, brother, and others. I moved to Atlanta in 2006 shortly...
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