Angler's Choice
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USCG-licensed captain
6-pack OUPV
45+ years on Florida waters
Our captains' experience
No fuel surcharge
The price you see is the price
4.8★ · 133 reviews
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Pick your day on the water
CHARTERS & PRICES
Every trip is private, just your group of up to 6. Not sure which to pick? Call us. We'll recommend the best trip for the season, tides and weather.
Half days run 7:00–11:00 AM or 12:30–4:30 PM. Bait, tackle, licenses, ice and fish cleaning are included on every trip. Gratuity not included.
6 oz shy of the world record
Bull mahi on the Coastal Dreams
Captain Bunky is a longtime Florida Keys captain and billfish specialist who has spent years running sportfishing boats out of Key Largo and Ocean Reef, including Reef Relief, Hope, Lisa G, and Hullabaloo. He's a regular in Ocean Reef's Reef Cup sailfish tournament, where he placed third aboard Hope in 2020 and led Lisa G to seven sailfish releases in 2025. He knows the reef just as well: his crew boated a mutton snapper just 6 ounces shy of the world record. Whether you're chasing sailfish, mahi, and tuna in the Gulf Stream or snapper and grouper on the reef, Bunky reads the conditions and builds the day around your group, from first-timers and kids to serious anglers.
Bunky fishes with a crew of experienced Keys mates, often including fellow captain Buddha of Salty Buddha Bait Co., so you'll have seasoned hands on deck from the first bait to the fish-cleaning table.
Captain Bunky
We don't just troll and hope. We hunt the fish.
MEET YOUR CAPTAIN
We handle everything else so you can focus on the fish.
The boat: Coastal Dreams
A 41' Luhrs Express with one of the widest beams in the fleet. 360° seating on the bridge deck, an air-conditioned salon, a wrap-around couch and bathroom below, a fridge, and a livewell that holds hundreds of live baits. She has the speed to reach the fish fast and the room for multiple hookups at once.
We depart from Key Largo Fisheries, MM 100 ocean side.
Just bring your crew and your lunch
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ Premium live bait & tackle
✓ Rods & reels
✓ Florida fishing licenses
✓ Ice & coolers for food and drinks
✓ Ice for your catch
✓ Fish cleaning: filleted & bagged
✓ Experienced local captain & crew
✓ Air-conditioned cabin & bathroom
REVIEWS
What our anglers say
4.8 ★ · 133 reviews
★★★★★
One of our favorite experiences we've had. The crew was great and the captain was also great. Super friendly, fun and lively. Kept the energy up and helped us bring home a lot of fish. We will definitely be returning to the Keys to fish with Coastal Dreams again!
- Franco, FishingBooker
★★★★★
On our trip, we caught many yellowtail snapper, a monster mutton snapper, and a monster red grouper. We couldn't have asked for a better day out on the water.
- Matthew, FishingBooker
★★★★★
Truly unbelievable day. Nonstop action on all types of target species. Captain and crew were constantly working the bait, super friendly, and just fun to hang out with. 1 Sailfish, 2 Wahoo, 3 Blackfin and a bonita is a heck of a day.
- Jared, FishingBooker
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Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Call or text Robert at 239-758-0253. We may be offshore, but we'll get right back to you.
What is your cancellation policy?
For trips booked on this website, cancel at least 72 hours before departure. Trips booked on FishingBooker follow FishingBooker's cancellation policy. If the weather isn't safe, the captain makes the call and we'll work with you to reschedule.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A $500 deposit secures your date when you book online. The balance is paid in person on the day of your trip.
What should we bring?
Sunscreen, hats or visors, polarized sunglasses, a light rain jacket, a camera, your own lunch, snacks and drinks, motion-sickness medicine if you need it, and a cooler to take your fish home. No glass bottles, please.
Can we keep our fish?
Absolutely. The crew fillets and bags your catch at the dock. Sailfish are catch and release.
Do you guarantee fish?
Nobody can honestly guarantee fish. What we guarantee is experience, quality gear and a high probability.
What if the weather is bad?
The captain has the final call on safe seas. If it's not safe, we'll work with you to reschedule.
Where do we meet?
Key Largo Fisheries, 1313 Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037. That's mile marker 100, ocean side, next to the tiki bar.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The boat's license covers every angler on board.
What is the standard tip?
Suggested gratuity for the crew is 20% to 30% of the trip price.