Islamorada Flats and Backcountry Fishing

Tavernier, FL

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Private trip guided by GW

Captain GW DePauw III 30+ years of experience

About

Experience world-class shallow water fishing in the heart of the Florida Keys with a premier flats and backcountry charter in Islamorada — the Sportfishing Capital of the World.

Step aboard and explore the pristine waters of Florida Bay, the Everglades backcountry, and the legendary flats surrounding Islamorada. Whether you’re sight-casting to tailing bonefish on gin-clear flats or battling hard-fighting tarpon in the mangrove-lined channels, this is authentic Keys fishing at its finest.

Target Species

Depending on season and conditions, you’ll have opportunities to pursue:
• Tarpon
• Bonefish
• Permit
• Snook
• Redfish
• Speckled trout
• Sharks

From technical sight-fishing to action-packed backcountry trips, every charter is tailored to your experience level and goals.

What’s Included
• Professional, knowledgeable local captain
• Top-quality rods, reels & tackle
• Live bait (when applicable)
• Fishing licenses
• Ice & bottled water

Just bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and your sense of adventure.

Why Fish Islamorada?

The waters surrounding Islamorada offer one of the most diverse fisheries in the country. Within minutes of the dock, you can fish shallow flats, protected mangrove creeks, or open backcountry bays — all teeming with gamefish year-round.

Whether you’re an experienced angler chasing a bucket-list permit or a first-timer looking for steady action, this charter delivers a true Florida Keys fishing experience.

Four, six and eight hour trips available.
Book your Islamorada flats and backcountry adventure today and discover why anglers return year after year.

Targeted species

  • Snook
  • Redfish
  • Tarpon
  • Permit
  • Bonefish
  • Shark
  • Spotted Sea Trout

What's included

  • Rod / Reel
  • Tackle / Flies
  • Cold Storage
  • Dry Storage
  • Water

What to bring

  • Bring your own lunch / snacks
  • Camera
  • Polarized Sunglasses
  • Quick-Dry / Sun-protective Clothing
  • Sunscreen (Lotion-based only)

Location

  • Tavernier, FL
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Exact meeting location will be discussed after booking.


Guided by Captain GW DePauw III

Islamorada, Florida30+ years of experience

I am a south Florida native and have lived permanently in the Keys since 1994. I began my flats guiding career in March of 1996. I held a private captain job for Tom Davidson, Sr, founder of Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, for 11 years in Ocean Reef Club.

My primary style of fishing is sight fishing for snook and redfish in Everglades National Park, with fly and light tackle spin. I also fish for permit, tarpon and bonefish as well as general back country species.

I guide out of a Hell’s Bay 17.8 Whipray, powered by a 70HP Yamaha. It ain’t fast but it sure does go shallow!!!

I am a patient guide that truly enjoys sharing my knowledge and love of the waters I call home.

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