Kelly Mallinger
Kelly Mallinger
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified

What a Dolphin Dance!!!

3/4 Day Trip4 adults

Had a great time on the water today! Captain Larry put us in the middle of a Mahi school that was hitting like crazy! And then gave a great recommendation for a restaurant that would cook our catch for us. Such a cool experience for me and my boys. Thanks First Choice!!!

Reported Catch
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Response from Captain

thank you for a wonderful day

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First Choice Charters
Federally permitted
4.8
(63)
37 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+6
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $1,130

Rating

4.8
63 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 100%
    Great experience
  • 84%
    Family friendly
  • 95%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 98%
    Recommended
  • 95%
    Caught fish

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  • Sean Hollender
    Sean Hollender
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    **A Top-Tier Florida Keys Fishing Adventure — Captain Larry Wren Is the Real Deal!**

    Half Day Trip4 adults1 child

    **A Top-Tier Florida Keys Fishing Adventure — Captain Larry Wren Is the Real Deal!** If you want a fishing charter that turns first-timers into lifelong anglers, book Captain Larry Wren with First Choice Charters — you will not be disappointed! We took our kids out for a half-day trip out of Islamorada and it was an absolute blast from start to finish. The conditions were challenging — heavy sargassum (seaweed) and blazing Keys heat — but Captain Larry knew exactly how to turn it into a winning day. He set us up trolling for Mahi Mahi and tuna to keep a cool breeze flowing, and the strategy paid off big time: we reeled in tuna AND a huge Mahi Mahi despite everything the day threw at us. Captain Larry and his first mate Stephen were incredible — knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. They went above and beyond from the planning stages all the way through to the final catch, making sure the kids were involved, safe, and having the time of their lives. My kids walked off that boat with a brand-new love for fishing, which is something I'll be grateful for forever. Captain Larry knows these waters like the back of his hand, and the local knowledge doesn't stop at the dock — he even told us exactly which restaurants would cook up our fresh catch for us afterward. That's the kind of above-and-beyond service that makes a trip unforgettable. If you're looking for an expert captain, a great crew, and a true Florida Keys fishing experience the whole family will remember, look no further than Captain Larry Wren and First Choice Charters. Well done, and thank you for an amazing day on the water! 🎣🐟☀️

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you I'm glad you had a good time

  • Kristy Van Hoose
    Kristy Van Hoose
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Fun time with First Choice Charters!

    3/4 Day Trip2 adults

    Capt Larry and first mate Tom were wonderful to work with! Capt Larry let us know the weather wouldn’t be good for the initial day we had booked while staying in Islamorada. He was flexible for a later departure on a different day so we could drive in and go when the weather was better. FM Tom was patient and helpful teaching us how to use the equipment and the best method for the different fish. They had a method for attracting and catching the fish, which was interesting to learn. We had a great time and caught some beautiful fish! Some we kept and some were catch and release. (Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack, Gag Grouper and Goliath Grouper) Thank you Capt Larry and First Mate Tom for a great experience and some yummy dinners!

    Reported Catch
    Amberjack
    Response from Captain

    thank you

  • Melanie Fey
    Melanie Fey
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    3/4 Day Trip5 adults

    Had a great day with Captain Larry and First Mate Alicia. Every fisherman knows you can have one of those days but the crew were not going to have us coming back in empty handed. They kept us out longer than paid to make sure of that. We fished the Islamorada hump and got to try an electric reel to bottom fish. Ended up catching mahi mahi and Almaco Jack. Great experience for our first time fishing in the Keys. I would charter with this crew again!

    Response from Captain

    thank you for a good day. I hope you enjoyed the fresh fish that evening.

  • Kelly Mallinger
    Kelly Mallinger
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    What a Dolphin Dance!!!

    3/4 Day Trip4 adults

    Had a great time on the water today! Captain Larry put us in the middle of a Mahi school that was hitting like crazy! And then gave a great recommendation for a restaurant that would cook our catch for us. Such a cool experience for me and my boys. Thanks First Choice!!!

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    thank you for a wonderful day

  • Alex Kislik
    Alex Kislik
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    super trip

    Extended Swordfishing Trip2 adults

    captain Larry but us on the fish , and kept on all day . great trip

    Response from Captain

    thank you!