Captain
Joseph 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 Joseph 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.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(130 reviews)
Summerland Key
 3 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (201)
Great trip with the kids, Capt. put us right on the fish
Great and accommodating trip
Great and accommodating trip
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Chris W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 31, 2025
Caught some grouper and a variety of snapper, along with other random fish. Capt. Joseph was great and very knowledgeable about...
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Stan S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 9, 2025
We had a great time with Capt Joe. He was very patient and put us on fish immediately. I highly recommend this boat to any...
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Ryan B.
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 trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 31, 2025
4 of us - 2 adults and 2 teens - went out and slayed some snapper. Caught a number of other species on a 4 hour trip. Perfect...
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Jenifer N.
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

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 7, 2025
Captain Joe provided the experience I was looking for. He is knowledgeable, friendly, helpfulโ€ฆThe boat was clean and in great...
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Jeff M.
Excellent
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Absolutely Outstanding

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 17, 2024
This was everything you hope for in a fishing trip. Captain Joseph is fantastic, one of the most friendly and knowledgeable...
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