After a rough day fishing with another guide, Clyde took us out. We had an amazing time! The kids…read morecaught more than they can eat and he's easy to hang out with. We really appreciate him showing us a great day on the water. Ask for him by name because he's the best.

From the owner: This is different!…read more Backcountry Fishing in South Florida is like nothing you've ever experienced before. Running in and out of desolate waters, through swamps, at the southern end of the Everglades. Gators, Crocs and big fish everywhere! It could be a Tarpon on the line, or a Croc punishing your lure just for being there. It's an amazing experience, a bucket list item for sure!

John Pennekamp State Park is a great location to discover all the outdoor adventuring in Key Largo,…read morewhether you're boating, picnicking, cycling, paddle boarding or gathering with family for a BBQ. Our group arrived in time to catch the tail end of a triathlon and got to cheer for a few athletes. We were there to paddle and enjoy a few of their easy to intermediate water trails. The beautiful views, peaceful surroundings and just being out on the water was exactly what we came for. Entry was $8 per vehicle, plus a 50¢ per person surcharge. Our group member is a veteran so he was able to get us all in for free with his military park pass. The staff we came in contact with were super friendly and provided us a map and what to expect for the day. All in all, a great place to explore and relax when you want to experience the Keys without the sandbar flex.

Admission fee $4.50 ea, things to do for free - picnic, swim in the lagoon and walk on the nature…read moretrails. There is canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals in the park next to the public restroom. Double kayak for $55/4hours. It's fun to kayak in the mangrove jungle with clear water. We saw lot of fish while kayaking. There are two kayak routes, each about 1.5 to 2 hours, we were given the laminated map and kayak follow the route. remember to wear hat and bring water, as some of the routes are pretty hot.

I have been out with Chris at least 5-6 times and always had a great experience. Chris will always…read morefigure out what the fish are biting and or hiding and put us on them. I have brought my family from Montana a few times and my wife + daughter who were newbies and they loved it. Thanks Chris.

Captain Chris Hanson brought me, my wife, and our 2 younger children out reef fishing for a half…read moreday outing. We fished in a newer, clean boat and Captain Chris knew where the fish would be, and the different types of bait to use to catch them. It was a laid back outing and we caught a lot of different fish (mackerel, grouper, snapper, shark, other). We returned to have our fish cleaned for us, at which point we walked next door to sundowners to have our fish fried up to perfection. Was a great time and we will be back!

First the boat was perfect...spic and span clean...it looked brand new. The area to store our…read morebelongings was clean and easily accessible whenever we needed anything. Andrew provided ice and all the water you can drink. It's about ten minutes into the charter you realize you are with an expert boater and a professional fisherman, and your family is safe. This Keys native is why this is the best fishing in the world. He simply knows what he is doing and gets after it... Andrew took great care of my family and spoiled my kid forever!!! Not only did she land some nice fish...she learned about flats fishing from a guy who made sure she was always fishing always learning and always experiencing the generous kindness we all want for our kids. He encouraged every crank of the reel and held up the fish for her for the picture...She's already asking when we are going back out and if she could bait her own hook!!! There were three of us on our trip and there was never a time we didn't have a baited hook in the water and reeling in some mangrove snapper...Andrew even handed over a very nice speckled trout for my kid to reel in....what a thrill!!!! If you have an 11 year old and want a perfect day...I highly recommend starting super early and getting out in the flats with Papa Drew... For me...it will be unforgettable...especially when he said the most ridiculous thing I ever heard a guy say..."you see those Dolphin over there...I think I can make them jump up out of the water"...People please keep in mind that this part is a matter of an experienced set of eyes, expert boating and somebody up there wanting my kid to have a lifelong memory!!!! Check out the videos....and get out there with Papa Drew!!!!

Captain Andrew and his first mate, Rob were awesome!  Very friendly, professional and courteous…read more   They made sure we were comfortable  and having a good time.   We chose the 2 hour trip which is perfect for us.   Drew was very efficient in getting us to the reef where we fished and maximized our time there to catch a good number of fish.  He and Rob made the trip very enjoyable and safe.   I highly recommend  Andrew and Local Grown Charters!!

Gosh, where do we start.Well lets start with this, we rented the Tobbie Dee for 1 week. There were…read more6 of us (2 adults 4 kids). the size of the boat is ok as long as you have smaller kids. It was clean,the Tiki Bar has very good (but expensive) food, the master bedroom bed is comfy, the 3 A/C units keep most of the boat cool and the manger was nice and answered all of our questions. Thats it for the 1 star rating now for why it should get ZERO stars. there are 2 mini fridges, neither of them is the freezer working. The older unit in the kitchen barely even keeps your food cool. Their website IS VERY miss leading. The so called beach is a rock covered area that you swim at your own risk (yes there are crocodiles in the area) although there have been no incidents we hae heard of, you shoulfd be aware. Cna't bring your own food and drinks down to it either, your supposed to buy their food and drinks. Dont think for a second that your pulling into a "resort" its maybe a Motel 6 type resort, the boat is actaully parked next to mangroves and the scenry is not plesant, very mundane. This was our first experience on a houseboat and we were not aware of the no paper going down the toliet (would have been nice to know ahead of time). The pull out couch was so uncomfortable we ran down to Kmart and bought an air mattress. The Futon was also rock hard, but the younger kids were ok with it (hell they can sleep on a bare floor), but if you have teenagers or adults NO WAY will they be able to sleep on it. Needless to say we would not recommend the Tobbie Dee, can't say I'd recommend the area either.

Stayed on the Wisdom in April and loved the experience of sleeping on the water under the stars…read more Will definitely come back again.

Sunshine watersport is out at Gilbert's and it's always a great ambiance there. I wanted a tour and…read moregot it for a great deal. Loved the mansions around and it was a vibe.

We did the sunset boat tour and it was amazing! Our captain Kevin brought us straight to the…read moredolphins . They came right up to our boat and was swimming all around us, playing in the wake of the boat. 10/10 experience , highly recommend !

I have been on multiple trips with Capt. Josh inshore and off shore targeting different species on…read moreevery trip. Each time was a completely different adventure!!! I love fishing but I am not good at it Josh is patient and always gives me good advise on how to improve my technique. He makes me feel calm and cool he is not an arrogant captain and his depth knowledge is awesome. His boats are the cleanest and best kept of any charter boat I have ever been on!! I can't wait to book another trip with him!! Phots are from my last trip. First swordfish!!!

Had a great time by all! Got into lots of fish (Yeah!!) Captain Josh was very helpful and…read moreaccommodating to all of our needs. I would highly recommend this Charter for anyone that likes to fish

Captain Mark gave us a great experience, the best day of our vacation. The boat was roomy, shaded,…read moreice & cooler and all the water toys you could need. Mark recommended Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub at the end of our trip for food and a pool. We had a great dinner and cooled off in there pool. We met so many friendly locals at the sandbar & fell in love with the area. HIGHLY recommend Captain Mark for a full day of fun and relaxation.

Captain Mark is great! We got to go snorkeling, cruising, and go out to a sandbar. Captain Mark…read moremade it a very enjoyable experience! Highly recommend!

We had a fantastic day out on the boat with Captain Dustin and Avery, they worked seamlessly as a…read moreteam to give our group the best experience possible. Leading up to the trip Captain Dustin was very responsive to requests and gave his best recommendations on what would work best for us. We ended up getting an amazing AJ and a bunch of snapper to fill the freezer with. Would 100% recommend and will be booking with them again on our next trip. Russell Sloan

We went out with the intention of having a relaxing trip. We ended up with the most exhilarating…read moreday ever! These guys take you right into the action and do everything they can to make memories! We wanted to catch some "fighting fish" and they produced SHARKS! Never had to wait more than 5 minutes to get a bite. After the charter, they offered us drinks (not for the average person, but we were 5+ star guests), and when things went south for our group (lost rental, hospital visit,etc) these guys offered us rides, dinner, housing, etc. They arent just a charter. They're amazing humans who will literally give the shirts off their backs to make sure you're taken care of. We can't wait to go back to the Keys from Ohio, just to see them. 100000% recommend! We absolutely love Dustin and Ryan!!!!!!