I have been fishing for many years and this was absolutely my worst charter experience ever. The…read moreowner confirmed over the phone the day before (twice) that we would go fishing in the back country instead of a mixed-location trip due to the wind. They said that we could choose the duration of the trip: 4/6/8 hours. Contrary to their claims later, they did not say anything about the fishing being challenging that day. We met the captain at the dock in the morning and he seemed a little checked out. He said that once he leaves the dock, he has to charge us at least 4 hours "whether we go for 4 hours or 5 minutes." It was a strange and confusing comment, so we asked him directly if we can fish that day. He said yes and that we can catch barracuda, possibly tarpon - there was no mention of fishing being challenging or anything along those lines. The captain pulled up a fully loaded bait trap and filled the live well with live bait. Yet, inexplicably, he did not use any of this live bait for the rest of our trip (except for 10 mins. at the first stop.) He gave us two lures with rusty hooks and had us cast these lures in each of the spots we went to for 4 hours. We caught nothing except a tiny snapper that was smaller than the live bait what was sitting unused on the boat. We kept waiting for the captain to put out the live bait during the whole trip, which did not happen. The captain seemed like he couldn't care less whether we caught any fish. We still tipped him since he did drive us around for 4 hours. We contacted the company right away and relayed our experience. They never gave an explanation as to why the live bait was not used and it took almost one week for the owner to get back to us by email. He refused to address any of the issues (including the question of why the live bait was not used) and falsely claimed that we were told that fishing was going to be challenging that day (we were not.) We were completely fooled by the positive online reviews and photos for this company. They did not communicate properly and they had us show up at the dock and get on their boat with a captain who had no interest in catching fish. They then became unresponsive, only to claim later that it was our fault for taking the charter despite their warnings (there were no warnings.) I hope that others will see this review and not make the same mistake that we did.

I've fished offshore all over the world, and I can say without hesitation that Captain Steven Lamp…read moreis hands-down one of the best captains I have ever fished with. I've used Steven and his team for multiple years for both personal trips and corporate events, and they deliver every single time. From the other captains to the first mates, everyone I've had the pleasure of meeting has been absolutely top-notch. They're professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly, they genuinely care about making sure their customers have an incredible experience. Their fleet is also second to none. Without question, some of the cleanest and best-kept boats you'll find anywhere in Key West. For me, the biggest compliment I can give them is trust. I trust Steven and his team with my family, my customers, and my company executives. Whether we're heading offshore to fish, spending the day at the sandbar, or looking for another type of charter experience, they are always my first call when I'm in Key West. If you're looking for a charter in Key West, do yourself a favor and call Dream Catchers. Hands-down the best in Key West and beyond. I wouldn't use anyone else.

Best staff ever…read more Caught lots of fish Pro guides on board Caught and cooked all of our fish Amazing experience

We were originally going to book a different fishing charter, but it was full. When we called…read moreTortuga IV, they took our reservation right away....which was nice. The lady manning the desk and taking payments was not very friendly but that only takes 5 minutes. We left the dock right on time and headed out to the reef to bottom fish. The best part about the day was how well Rich took care of everyone around us. You can tell he genuinely cares for people, loves seeing guests catching fish and is good at his job. Jessie was also friendly and helpful, and so was the captain...who surprisingly was also helping on deck. A couple of people on board caught a handful of decent sized fish but many others...including the three people in or party didn't catch anything of significant size. Most of the fish were just bait stealers. We did move a couple of times and a couple of nice size sharks were reeled in, but that was about it. Not the fault of the crew, just a bad day. They do sell snacks, water, beer and soda and that prices are reasonable. There is not much shade anywhere on the boat and several people had to go inside to cool down. Overall it wasn't a bad day but not the best boat I've ever been on.

I've gone deep sea fishing many times, but this was a one of a kind experience. From our initial…read moreinteractions with Pepe to the day of fishing with Captain Alex - a trip to remember. We scheduled our charter with Pepe; he was extremely helpful, responsive and knew our questions before we even had them. Captain Alex took us out on the day of - taking us directly to a hot spot of fish. Within minutes of anchoring and dropping some chum, we were reeling in fish - continued all day. Alex knew the water and was quick to accommodate our needs (including snapped lines - oops!). We will be back on the next visit to the Keys and recommend the company to anyone interested in a day on the water.

Caught enough yellow tail to feed 10 people !!! Alex is…read moreamazing at his job and the boat was first class. He put us right on the fish and from there it never ended until we left for the pier. The boat was really nice and road the waves perfectly. All the gear was new and PENN on top of it. I can't say enough about my experience I have fished all my life and this was just really awesome.

If you're looking for an incredible deep sea fishing experience in Key West, Captain Conch Charters…read moreon the Conchenstein boat is the way to go! From start to finish, this was an absolutely amazing experience, and we couldn't have asked for a better crew than Captain Pete and Ross. We had an incredible day on the water, catching multiple barracuda and mahi mahi, including an unbelievable 53-inch mahi mahi! Reeling in that mahi mahi was the absolute highlight of the trip. The excitement of seeing such a massive fish on the line, the adrenaline of the fight, and the anticipation as we worked to get it closer to the boat made it an experience we will never forget! It was one of those moments that makes a fishing trip truly special, and landing a fish that size was an incredible accomplishment and memory we'll be talking about for years to come. Captain Pete and Ross were phenomenal throughout the entire trip. Their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm made the day even more enjoyable. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and it shows in the way they take care of their guests. From the incredible fishing action to the excitement of landing that 53-inch mahi mahi, this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! If you're visiting Key West and looking for a fishing charter that delivers unforgettable memories, I highly recommend Captain Conch Charters and the Conchenstein boat with Captain Pete and Ross. Thank you for an amazing day on the water! We had an absolute blast and can't wait to come back for another adventure.

We had an amazing experience with Captain Conch Charters! Adam and Gary were both fantastic! Adam…read moretruly went above and beyond. He brought great energy the entire time and worked hard to make sure we had the best experience possible--even when the fish were being a little slow. He stayed patient, kept us encouraged, and really took care of all of us on board. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests having a great time. We're so grateful for the effort he put in and would absolutely recommend booking with them!

This place is fantastic. We had the time of our lives. Shelby is sooooo nice! She set us up for a…read moreflawless day of snorkeling, sent us to the light house, we had a blast. Rented another boat down in key west, was a distaster, no gps.. Shelby had tracks for us to follow to get to some great places. We will be back! Thank you Shelby!!!

Strange place, they got around 20 kayaks, and don't want to rent 1 because they work only for…read morereservations. Sad business.

Fishing with Big Boii charters?? Heck ya!!! We were visiting the Keys and booked with Captain…read moreTorre based on a recommendation from a local tackle shop ("good kid, works hard", they said) and I'm glad I listened to them!! We booked a morning four hour reef/wreck charter for four people - me, my wife, and our 2 kids (college and high school aged). Torre was waiting for us at the dock when we arrived and we were quickly on our way. We stopped on flats looking to net some live bait (pilchard?). Torre said live bait will make all the difference. So after a little bit of stalking, we found some bait and after Torre threw a few cast nets, we were off to the fishing ground a few miles from shore. Once we got out to the fishing grounds, it didn't take long to start catching cero mackerel. All four of us enjoy fishing, so we had a couple of flat lines out with live bait and once we started hitting the flat lines, it was game on!!! With all of the lines in the water, we were catching fast enough where there were times we were re-tying and rebaiting our rods, because Torre was busy bringing fish in or re-tying lost/tangled rods. Because we all fish, we didn't mind at all helping out, because the more time your line is in the water, the better your chances of catching fish. And we were definitely catching fish!! Our final total at the dock were 17 cero mackerel and one yellow tail snapper. We lost a few others before we could land them, released 4-5 more and lost one to a shark, since we ended up reeling in just a mackerel head. And thanks to that mackerel head, we even lost what might've been a goliath grouper with a bottom rig we baited with it... ahhh... the one that got away... And Torre was right... Once we ran out of live bait towards the end of our time and switched to cut bait, the action definitely died down. We had such a great time, Torre was able to squeeze us in for an afternoon charter the next day. It took us longer to find bait (checked three different spots) but we were willing to do the work to improve our chances of catching. And we did great for a second day in a row!! This time we were further out in ~300 feet of water 8-9 miles from shore looking for tuna. Our count for day two was... 3 huge mutton snapper, one blackfin tuna, and one bonito tuna all off bottom rigs. The numbers were lower, but the action was just as good. Reeling in from 300' deep is no joke!! When we are back in the Keys, we'll definitely call Torre to book a fishing charter again!!! I know fishing can be hit or miss, so we might've just been lucky two days in a row, but Torre was a great captain and great to fishing with!! Tight Lines!!!

Had a fantastic time fishing with Torre! We had a group with a variety of fishing levels and…read morecomfort levels regarding being in the ocean and he did a fantastic job finding us lots of different kinds of fish and ensuring we all had a blast! We would reccomend him for any fisherman looking to have a great day on the water! Memories that our family will cherish! Thanks Torre!

We had an excellent time fishing with captain Billy and first mate Jesse! I already was happy when…read moreBilly contacted me before we left regarding a cold front coming in and it would be advantageous to change our first scheduled day since conditions would be favorable. I'm so glad we did! The boat was equipped with everything we needed - had a bathroom, mini fridge for your lunch, they provided a cooler with plenty of water for the day which was very nice. We had fun catching a variety of fish, including mahi mahi, Bonita, one little tuna and the biggie: a white marlin, which was an unexpected surprise for us all and the highlight of our outing. Jesse worked tirelessly the entire time and it was an overall fantastic day. Once we returned back to the dock, he filleted our mahi for us and we took it over to Kaya Island eats per his recommendation which was the perfect end to a fun, tiring but successful day on the water. If you want a great day with nice, knowledgeable folks who will work hard to make your day memorable, I highly recommend booking with Linda D. UPDATE: Went out again on Wednesday and had an equally fantastic time w/captain Billy & Jesse. We caught several mackerel, king fish (including one very large one) and a few barracuda - the weather was beautiful and it was fun to catch such a different variety of fish over our couple of outings - our dinner was again delicious :) We will for sure be back!

My daughter and I boarded the Linda D V on time with Capt. Wicker and mate Jessie for am trip at…read moreKey West. Caught more than enough fish, various species with the expert trolling and multiple lines, excellent gear. Jessie was everywhere keeping fresh bait on lines, giving assistance where needed and Capt Wicker maneuvered to find and catch fish. Fish were filleted and iced once we returned. Both Captain and mate were very friendly, helpful, and competent. Boat was very. comfortable. Highly recommend this boat and crew.

We had a great time and great snorkeling. Both Captain Stewart and Marla were very attentive and…read morehelpful. A nice time on the ocean. Highly recommend

Incredible day of snorkeling with Captain Stewart and Marla! This was the highlight of our trip to…read morethe keys. We booked the half day snorkeling excursion for the two of us and our four children (14, 12, 8, and 7) and it was a picture perfect day in the water. Both our guides were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable, not to mention incredibly patient as they fitted each of us up and made sure that the youngest were safe and able to enjoy the snorkeling as much as the older ones. Sweet Marla even snorkeled alongside our daughter and gave her the confidence to go out a second time alone. Great company, great boat, great snacks, great sea life! We can't wait to come back soon and do it again!