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Ronnie Ruzicka
Ronnie Ruzicka
Member since 2025
5.0

Many full days filling the box

8 Hour Trip

Captain James is a gentleman and an absolute legend in Key West. He never fails to find the fish and ensures that safety is always the priority on the vessel. Captain Darren is the highlight of the experience on the Eva Marie. He has a passion for fishing that is unmatched by any other in Key West. Darren never fails to impress and ensures that the not only the fish get on the line and on the boat but also will have you smiling and laughing from sunrise to sunset with his South African charm. These two men provide not only a charter service but memories that will live on forever with you and your friends and family.

Reported Catch
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Response from Captain

Thank you Mr Ronnie’s so the kind words but we crush it

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Eva Marie Sport-Fishing Charter
Eva Marie Sport-Fishing Charter
Federally permitted
5.0
(49)
43 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $1,000

Rating

5.0
49 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 94%
    Recommended
  • 100%
    Caught fish

All reviews (49)

Showing 1 – 5 of 49 reviews
  • Ben Ingersoll
    Ben Ingersoll
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2024
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    We've been on multiple different fishing trips over the years. This was by far the best. Captain James and Darren couldn't have been friendlier, more knowledgeable, or more helpful. The boat is big and comfortable. Even had AC for a quick cooldown after being in the hot sun. The Mahi Mahi weren't biting (none of the boats out there were catching fish), but, no worries, they had a backup plan for Yellowtail. I would absolutely recommend the Eva Marie!

    Response from Captain

    thanks Ben , we will get you back out there

  • Andrew Gastright
    Andrew Gastright
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2023
    •
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Made our day!

    Custom Trips Available • 2 adults

    Captain James is the real deal — deep local knowledge, years of experience, and a true professional. Our goal was to get my son his first mahi and my father-in-law his first real ocean fish, and Cap'n James and his mate Darren delivered on both. The boat was clean and well outfitted, and the AC'd cabin was a godsend with the August heat bearing down. Five-plus stars for how the Captain and mate took care of my 82-year-old father-in-law and my 7-year-old son. Couldn't have asked for a better day on the water. This will be the boat I book and recommend to anyone coming to Key West.

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Cero Mackerel
  • Patrick Griffin Boyle
    Patrick Griffin Boyle
    Repeat angler
    us
    Saint Paul, MN, US
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    Member since 2024
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Top notch Key West family fishing trip!

    Custom Trips Available • 4 adults

    A wonderful day fishing with my family of four. we did the 5 hour trip and caught multiple Mahi Mahi and Bonita fish. We also had a 7-8 foot sail fish on the line but were unable to bring it in. Right at the end we caught a Barracuda! My 13 year old was estatic. Captain James and Darren were exceptional. They were flexible and allowed us to help on the boat while teaching us why we were doing the tasks. They made it clear we did not have to help, but my family likes to pitch in! They also cleaned the fish and recommended the best spots to have our fish cooled locally. I would 100% recommend the Eva Marie to anyone and everyone wanting ro fish in Key West.

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
  • Philip Rabb
    Philip Rabb
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    5 stars

    Custom Trips Available • 3 adults

    safe/professional/lots of fish! we highly recommend them ! thank you captain James (full of key west knowledge and history) ! we caught wahoo,mahi, and baracuda. The first fish we caught was a (STUD) wahoo ! Daryn (THE first mate from South Africa ) fillet it for us and we took it to the Hot Tin Roof Restaurant. They prepare it and cooked it perfectly... Thank you Eva Marie! One last detail .. you might get the pleasure of a v22 osprey flying over you as you fish, and captain james can fill you in on all of that, and all the cool things he has seen over the past 43 years of fishing in key west !

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Wahoo
    Response from Captain

    great trip you guys , till next time .

  • Christopher Arriola
    Christopher Arriola
    Repeat angler
    Member since 2026
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew and equipment for big fish deep sea fishing

    6 Hour Trip • 5 adults • 3 children

    We got yellow jack, snapper. We liked the experience the captain and first mate had, combined over 50 years. They gave us some history of the area during our cruise past the reef. They were very compassionate, we had a few that were getting a little green. But in the end we pushed through and headed home with good fish to eat. . Another reason I choice the Eva Marie because it was a larger vessel with an enclosed cabin with AC for the kids. I recommend this crew and boat!! When I come back I will be on the Eva Marie again.