Rates

Rates for backcountry, inshore and flats fishing charters aboard an 18 foot Action Craft flats boat:

Full day 8 hrs on the water: $700
3/4 day 6 hrs on the water: $600
Half day 4 hrs on the water: $500

*$100 added for third angler

Fishing trip times are calculated from the time we leave the dock to the time we return.

A $250 deposit will hold a day of fishing. Deposit can be by credit card, PayPal or check. Please contact me for details.

*Please note that there will be a 5% processing fee if charter is paid for with a credit card or with PayPal.

*Cancellations within 24 hours of departure time will be charged the full fare.

A $25 booking fee will be added for acquiring additional boats/captains.

Contact Captain Dave at 305.298.6932 (texting works best) or email me at captaindaveperkins@gmail.com

Google Reviews

Captain Dave Perkins Fishing Charters

4.9

Based on 20 reviews

Christa Sedney

19:30 18 Mar 20

My 13 yr old son and I spent two days in the backcountry with Captain Dave Perkins (March 15th and 17th, 2020). I can tell you, we will definitely plan a trip with him again! We had an amazing time! He was a very skilled guide, and pulled several tricks out of his bag to get us on the fish! In addition to landing several sea trout, snook and redfish, were fortunate enough to catch and release a lemon shark, spinner shark and sawfish!! They were beasts!!! This was an incredibly exhilarating experience and I couldn’t recommend Captain Dave more! So make the right choice and book yourself an excursion with him today!!! You won’t regret it!!

Eddie Sorrell

15:07 14 Mar 20

2 great days of fishing with Captain Dave March 3rd &5th Dave went out of his way to put me on a back country game fish bite and it paid off 1st day we caught several reds/trout and snook second day out we got on a good snook/red fish bite and I landed 2 nice Snook.From beginner to experienced fisherman Dave is the man that gets it done we were blessed to be out there getting after it those 2 days I look forward to booking trips next year

Adam Gray

20:26 03 Mar 20

Our trip with another captain was cancelled so I reached out to Captain Dave to see if he was available. He was able to get us out and put us on the fish in less than ideal conditions! We caught A TON of snook, trout, and jack. We even caught a jewfish. We had a blast and will definitely be booking another trip with him in the future.

Danny Ritter

01:47 22 Feb 20

I have chartered Captain Dave several times and it has always been a fantastic experience! Dave goes above and beyond expectations to provide the best fishing trip in the Keys that one can have. He is extremely knowledgeable, teaches you things, and assists when needed but lets you get the fishing done yourself too. Beyond that, Captain Dave is so fun and personable, and that is what really separates him from the competition. He’ll make you laugh, tell stories, listen to you, and really roll out the red carpet for his guests. You are guaranteed to have the best fishing charter experience in all of the Keys with Captain Dave!

Robin Berman

21:46 07 Feb 20

I recently fished with Captain Dave and I must say it was an incredible experience! I do not typically fish the backwater country, but after spending the day on the water with Dave, I fell in love with it. We caught numerous Snook, Redfish, Trout, etc. He certainly put us on the fish! Thank you Dave for an awesome day!

Wally Ermi

16:37 07 Feb 20

Dave is by far the best Captain out there. His personality coupled with the knowledge he has about the water made my trip truly memorable. If your looking to see all kinda of cool landscape, fish with a great Captain and most of all catch so many fish you will loose count, book a trip with Dave!

Joe Deily

15:09 16 Nov 19

This was my first charter with Captain Dave. Unreal experience. My wife and I were lucky to have calm waters in early November. Less than 90 minutes into the trip Captain Dave helped us catch our first Permit. He shared his knowledge of sight fishing, and made the trip a unique experience we will never forget.. What a beautiful fish! Clearly, he had a great understanding of the local area and where to get fish. In the latter part of the trip we caught redfish, snapper, jacks, and snook. He is easy-going, and made the experience extremely memorable, and tailored it to the conditions and our capabilities. We are novices, and we feel like we hit a hole in one.

Jay Forstner

23:07 05 Apr 19

Captain Dave is everything you could want in a fishing guide. He works hard. He's knowledgeable. He loves what he does. I had an all-day back country trip with Dave April 2. Minutes from the dock, he had us on fish, and he kept us on fish for the next eight hours. He knew the exact spot to target specific species, and if one spot wasn't producing, we moved on to the next one. Jacks, trout, snook, redfish, even a couple of unexpected monster sharks. He respected the fish and released them as quickly and humanely as possible. Just as important, he's a cool guy to be around. People sometimes forget that when you book a guide, you're going to spend the whole day in a boat with that person, so it's important that he or she is fun to be with. Dave is laid back, funny, interesting, and a good listener who seems genuinely interested in getting to know his clients a little bit during the day. He offered tips and advice on fishing techniques, but never made me feel like I was a complete novice, even though I was. All in all, just a great day with a fun, friendly guy who really knows his stuff. I recommend him very highly.

Dave C

21:43 06 Feb 19

We had an awesome back country trip with capt Dave. I highly recommend Dave. He put us on the fish and we caught more than I could count. Trout, Redfish. snook, shark, and several other species. I will post a pic when he sends them to me.

MATTHEW DAVIES

14:29 29 Jun 17

Best fishing charter in all of Florida and I have been on 100s all over the state. All of the reviews I have read about this captain are true. One of the most enjoyable fishing trips I have been on. The Captain is the funniest and most knowledgable guides I have met.

Tracy Stoick

20:06 21 Jun 17

Very friendly, knowledgeable and likeable guide. We would definately use Capt. Dave again.

Clint Killingsworth

15:18 17 Jun 17

Great day on the water with a great captain! Captain Dave Perkins and his first mate ( his cute little dog) we're ready and waiting for our arrival just after 7:30 AM. He was patient with our kids...and us while trying to help us earn a memorable Keys experience. He succeeded and then some. Within a few short hours we landed 4 sharks and got our fill of sea trout and lady fish. He even gave a tour of some of the most beautiful scenery to boot. Top off your Keys experience with Captain Dave. You won't regret it.

Tommy McCabe

20:46 16 Apr 17

Collin Fountain

18:33 17 May 16

I had an awesome time with Captain Dave. We caught trout, redfish, sharks, barracuda, snapper, and ladyfish. Lost count of all the fish we caught. Great experience and can't wait to get back

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