Captain
Hoyt Watkins

Member since March 2023 Summerland Key, United States
Background
I fell in love with fishing at 4 years old and never looked back; I’ve been fishing all over Florida since. As an Eagle Scout, I began my fishing career with the Boy Scouts of America of Summerland Key in 2012, taking groups of 8 fishing in the nearby waters. I’ve learned a lot over the years, found tons of fishing grounds in the area, know the seasons and conditions for what target species, and know the waterways well. I’ve fished with both kids and adults in high and low winds, rain or shine, maintaining a safe, fun fishing experience for all to enjoy. I have been successful and enjoy deep-dropping, wreck fishing, reef fishing, deep-reef, inshore, offshore, tarpon, spearfishing, and kite-fishing…from the waters of Marathon through the Lower Keys, down and around Key West. I want to share my passion and knowledge with my guests and show an incredible, memorable experience to inspire conservation and a love for fishing.
Techniques
Top water predator fishing using large stick baits and huge top water explosion from jacks, barracudas and sharks. Bottom fishing for big snappers and groupers using light tackle conventional reels, thin braided line and lively fresh baits. Drifting live or small dead baits in the chum slick targeting big snapper, mackerels, barracudas, jacks. Inshore live bait fishing over the reefs for large snappers and big jacks. If the wind is high, we can always go run in the backcountry and target sharks from a kite, which is live bait, top water bite. Big explosion and huge drag pulls!!

Hey, I'm Captain Hoyt Watkins

Summerland Key, United States
Background
I fell in love with fishing at 4 years old and never looked back; I’ve been fishing all over Florida since. As an Eagle Scout, I began my fishing career with the Boy Scouts of America of Summerland Key in 2012, taking groups of 8 fishing in the nearby waters. I’ve learned a lot over the years, found tons of fishing grounds in the area, know the seasons and conditions for what target species, and know the waterways well. I’ve fished with both kids and adults in high and low winds, rain or shine, maintaining a safe, fun fishing experience for all to enjoy. I have been successful and enjoy deep-dropping, wreck fishing, reef fishing, deep-reef, inshore, offshore, tarpon, spearfishing, and kite-fishing…from the waters of Marathon through the Lower Keys, down and around Key West. I want to share my passion and knowledge with my guests and show an incredible, memorable experience to inspire conservation and a love for fishing.
Techniques
Top water predator fishing using large stick baits and huge top water explosion from jacks, barracudas and sharks. Bottom fishing for big snappers and groupers using light tackle conventional reels, thin braided line and lively fresh baits. Drifting live or small dead baits in the chum slick targeting big snapper, mackerels, barracudas, jacks. Inshore live bait fishing over the reefs for large snappers and big jacks. If the wind is high, we can always go run in the backcountry and target sharks from a kite, which is live bait, top water bite. Big explosion and huge drag pulls!!
Our Team
Joseph W.
Captain
Priscilla W.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(141 reviews)
Summerland Key
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
Trips from US $500

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 141 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mike W.
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5.0 / 5
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Couldnโ€™t find a better captain!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on November 19, 2025
Captain Hoyte was a joy to spend the day with. His knowledge of not only fishing but local history of the area was outstanding!...
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Karen C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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โ€œHighly Recommend!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 14, 2025
Absolutely! Hereโ€™s a review you can customize as needed: โธป 5-Star Fishing Trip with Captain Hoyt Highly...
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great time! 10/10, would recommend!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 28, 2025
Capt. Hoyt was great!ย  He was very knowledgeable about everything we were doing, and took the time to explain everything to...
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Dwayne H.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Joe was Awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on November 7, 2025
If you want a captain that listens to what you want, and gives it to you, this is the charter for you. His boat is VERY fishable,...
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Kevin W.
Excellent
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Capt. Hoyt was a Hoot!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 21, 2025
We spent a fabulous morning with Capt. Hoyt on the Keys Flatz.ย  Even though Hurricane Erin was churning her way up the Atlantic...
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