Ivory Keys Charters 

We booked the half day trip with Captain Gary and had a blast!! It was a great time on the water even though the fishing was tricky. We still made the best of it an caught: tarpon: ✔️ trout: ✔️ snook: ✔️ black drum: ✔️. The black drum on the flats was something we didnt expect to run into but they were a blast to sight cast at and hook into! Captain Gary was a great guide and I will definitely be booking with him again when I come back to the keys.

Had a great time on the water with Capt Gary. Great job helping us older, unexperienced fishermen have an enjoyable outing. He tried his best to get us on fish, but the wind got the best of us. Will try again next trip. Thanks Capt Gary!

Capt Gary was very knowledgeable and took us to all different parts of the Everglades just to make sure we were able to catch what were supposed too! definitely a challenge, but we had a blast! Thank you for everything!!

Captain Gary was awesome! I’ve gotten to fish in Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Mexico and various places in the U.S. this past year and I would venture to say he’s the most knowledgeable captain I’ve had, he was great with teaching my son some tips on casting. He was great. I cannot say enough good things about him. Definitely recommend booking with him!

Took my two son's out with Gary and we had a blast. We all caught fish and Gary was laid back, patient, and helpful. Exactly what we were looking for and made out Keys trip perfect

Great guide and teacher! Would recommend multi day trips to get all that Gary has to share. We even landed my PB Snook!

Gary is the real deal back country guy. If you’re looking for a guide that knows skinny water he’s. The most experienced guid ive ever fished with. He is a cool guy too! Good vibes! Great Time! Great Fishing!

we caught a lot of fish and worked on our casting skills while also learning a lot about Everglades

If you’re looking for the real deal in Islamorada, your search ends here. Captain Gary and his son deliver exactly what you’d hope for—and more. As the owner of a booking platform myself, I’ve seen it all, and this father-and-son duo is exactly the kind of team I’d be proud to have representing our brand. Gary is the definition of a true guide. He’s not just a guy with a boat and a rod—he’s friendly, real, deeply knowledgeable, and fully committed to giving you the best experience possible. From the moment we stepped aboard, it was clear we were in expert hands. Islamorada is known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World, and Gary lives up to that legacy. Whether you’re an experienced angler or new to the water, he brings the right energy, insight, and work ethic to make your trip unforgettable. If you’re dreaming of landing a Florida Keys Grand Slam, this is your guy. Don’t settle for just a boat ride—fish with someone who truly cares. Book your trip. You’ll leave with a full cooler, a bigger smile, and zero regrets.

Capt. SKIP brings incredible experience to your backcountry fishing charter, he was very patient with my son and two newbies and helped teach and coach them and caught some nice fish on a windy day. He also had a good sense of humor and wit that added to the trip. I’ve been fishing and coming to the keys for 35 years and lived here for 20, Capt. Skip is a real pro. Thank you!