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SaltWalker Sportfishing Charters

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Islamorada FL

Michael Walker, Captain at SaltWalker Sportfishing Charters

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Are you looking to experience the best year-round fishing that Florida has to offer? Look no further than Islamorada, Florida, and SaltWalker Sportfishing Charters. Our experienced guide and captain, Michael Walker, has been fishing in the area for more than 20 years. He knows all the best offshore and inshore fishing spots, ready to show you the best catches Florida can offer.


Your guide will take you out on a 45’ boat that can accommodate up to 6 people. An equipped boat can make all the difference between a long day on the water and an exciting adventure. Buddy Harris boat is equipped with an air-conditioner, mezzanine seating, bean bags, and two large Yeti coolers for fish and drinks. The Cummins QSM11 engine was installed in 2019 as part of a major overhaul. The boat has two large live wells with three pumps to keep huge quantities of live bait—so you can land the big one.


You can catch different Snapper, Shark, and Yellowtail Amberjack species at various fishing grounds. Trolling the offshore spots can get you Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Mackerel and Bonito. The Swordfish chase, featuring adrenaline-filled moments and tense fishing lines, remains a lure for hard-core anglers. 


The price of the trip includes all fishing equipment and licenses. The crew will fillet and clean your catch for you. You should definitely bring food and drinks with you. Families with children are welcome to ride the boat.


Feel the thrill of reeling in the catch of a lifetime with SaltWalker Sportfishing Charters!


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Upcoming Availability

May 2025
June 2025

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Fishing Techniques

JiggingTrolling FishingHeavy TackleLight TackleDeep Sea / Bottom FishingKite Fishing

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

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Trips Available with SaltWalker Sportfishing Charters

8-Hour Offshore Fishing Adventure -  Islamorada, Fl

Fishing

Starting At $1,650

8-Hour Offshore Fishing Adventure - Islamorada, Fl

Fishing Area: Islamorda

Fishing: Offshore

Fishing Boat:

Harris • 45' Offshore sport fishing • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: Immerse yourself in some of the best offshore fishing experiences that South Florida has to offer. With Islamorada Fishing, you can catch live bait on the reef or troll for everything from big game fish, like Marlin and Sailfish, to seasonal species such as Tuna and Amberjack. We primarily target Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper and Wahoo, Sailfish and Marlin on these trips. Once you’ve reached your desired destination, simply drop anchor and get ready for some serious reef action!

12-Hour Swordfish Fishing Adventure -  Islamorada, Fl

Fishing

Starting At $2,600

12-Hour Swordfish Fishing Adventure - Islamorada, Fl

Fishing Area: Islamorda

Fishing: Offshore

Fishing Boat:

Harris • 45' Offshore sport fishing • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: Trip. Spend the day bottom fishing for these majestic ocean predators and witness some serious action on the open waters! Our experienced crew will have you ready to go as soon as you get onboard – no time wasted. Feel your anticipation rise as you get closer and closer to the fish, then let all that energy out when it's time to reel one in.

4-Hour Offshore Prime Fishing - Islamorada, Fl

Fishing

Starting At $950

4-Hour Offshore Prime Fishing - Islamorada, Fl

Fishing Area: Islamorda

Fishing: Offshore

Fishing Boat:

Harris • 45' Offshore sport fishing • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: From trolling and bottom fishing chumming, to offshore fishing for big game fish, here's your chance to get some action on the reef! Imagine casting lines and reeling in Sailfish, Mackerel, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper and Wahoo,... this is the ultimate fishing trip of a lifetime! Our experienced guides will take you where the biggest catches are biting. With our top-of-the-line gear and attentive service we guarantee satisfaction - come join us today for an unforgettable experience!

2-Hour Shark and Tarpon Fishing

Fishing

Starting At $450

2-Hour Shark and Tarpon Fishing

Fishing Area: Islamorda

Fishing: Offshore

Fishing Boat:

Harris • 45' Offshore sport fishing • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: Experience the thrill of big game fishing on a two-hour excursion off the Florida coast. Our trip offers you a chance to catch both sharks and tarpon, and with our catch and release policy, you can enjoy watching them swim away in their natural habitat after they've been caught. Whether you're looking for a large specimen or multiple smaller catches, we guarantee that these offshore waters are full of possibilities.

6-Hour Offshore Fishing Trip - Islamorada, Fl

Fishing

Starting At $1,350

6-Hour Offshore Fishing Trip - Islamorada, Fl

Fishing Area: Islamorda

Fishing: Offshore

Fishing Boat:

Harris • 45' Offshore sport fishing • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: Are you ready for an offshore fishing experience unlike any other? Look no further than our incredible Islamorada Fishing Tour! We offer the perfect way to reel in big game fish with our state-of-the-art equipment and experienced guides. Our tour will have you visiting multiple fishing spots, so you can change up your technique and maximize your chances of success. We will be fishing for Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper and Wahoo and more! With us, you'll be able to enjoy a variety of offshore species in the calm waters around Islamorada. Book your trip today!

Vehicle

Harris

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

6

Boat Length:

45 ft

Manufacturer Name:

Offshore sport fishing

Model Year:

1969

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Cummins

# of Engines:

1

Horsepower Per Engine:

670

Maximum Cruising Speed:

45

Features: First Mate Bait Tank Outriggers Tuna Tubes Flybridge Bed Kitchen Air Condition Ice-Box Refrigerator Fish Finder GPS Radar

SaltWalker Sportfishing Charters Offshore sport fishing Boat

Custom-Buddy Harris is the ultimate offshore sport fishing experience. Built in 1969, and restored in 2013, she has a 670HP Cummins engine that will have you cruising with speed and reliability even on the roughest seas.

Boat

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Harris

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

6

Boat Length:

45 ft

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Ratings & Reviews Summary

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May 14, 2025

Salt Walker Fishing Charters is the BEST. I purchased a tour for my husband, his brother, his father and son in law. The guide was very knowledgeable and knew right where to take the group to catch their limit. Fish were cleaned and prepared for us to take home and cook! Highly recommend this tour!!!

May 14, 2025

Had a great time! Captain Steven and his deck hand (I feel terrible for forgetting his name) did a great job on putting us on the fish and keeping it a good time! Very accommodating to the very best of their ability. My son mistakenly got into his gold fish and after a couple of our loud thoughts of maybe walking the plank they allowed him to stay aboard for him to have a couple more. Good people, good time, and good fishing ..... I highly recommend giving them a try!!! Thank you Salt Walker!

May 14, 2025

Salt Walker Charter I am telling you this is a AAA+++ Outfit !! This was the BEST Deep Sea fishing trip ever!!! Captain Walker was spot on with every detail and I mean EVERY Detail !! His 2 crew hands where top notch !! I never seen so much hustle, Those 2 deck deck hands never stopped, They where setting the poles, Huge help getting the hooks set, keeping the bait ready, And Always had the Captain's boat cleaned after every catch !! P.S Art, Teresa, Rhonda, and Guy, Thank you so much for the BEST Deep Sea fishing trip Captain Walker !!!

May 14, 2025

These guys are great!!! My husband wanted a billfish and they got him just that! A beautiful white marlin! We also caught a couple of Bonita and our limit of red snapper on the way back in from a 12 hour trip! Steven was a great captain working hard and sharing his knowledge!! Justin and Chris were awesome deck hands! They worked hard and were fun to hangout with! We are already excited about our next trip with these guys!!!!

May 14, 2025

We had so much fun June 30th. This was a bucket list for myself. I invited my mom and dad to come with us for a beach trip and off shore trip. Captain Michael and David made this trip amazing. We know and understand that it is called fishing not catching. They made sure we got our limit for shark and red snapper. Everyone had a blast. If you are looking for an off shore trip these are your guys.

May 14, 2025

Friendly staff. Nice location for access. Very helpful and hard working. Will use again.

Captain Fishing Species

Atlantic Bonito

Species Name: Sarda Sarda

Habitat: Nearshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 12 lbs.

Atlantic Sailfish

Species Name: Istiophorus Albicans

Habitat: Offshore, Nearshore

Weight: 50 - 142 lbs.

Blacktip Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Limbatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Continental Shelves, Insular Shelves

Weight: 100 - 150 lbs.

Bull Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Leucas

Habitat: Warm, Shallow Nearshore, River

Weight: 200 - 500 lbs.

Crevalle Jack

Species Name: Caranx Hippos

Habitat: River, Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Flats Backcountry, Wreck

Weight: 15 - 60 lbs.

Goliath Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Itajara

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef, Backcountry, Flats, Wreck

Weight: 75 - 150 lbs.

Greater Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola dumerili

Habitat: Offshore, Reefs, Wrecks

Weight: 40 - 200 lbs.

King Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Cavalla

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 20 lbs.

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Species Name: Coryphaena Hippurus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 15 - 30 lbs.

Smooth Hammerhead

Species Name: Sphyrna Zygaena

Habitat: Inshore, Offshore

Weight: 185 - 880 lbs.

Swordfish

Species Name: Xiphias Gladius

Habitat: Offshore, Deepwater

Weight: 100 - 400 lbs.

Tarpon

Species Name: Megalops Atlanticus

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 25 - 63 lbs.

Tiger Shark

Species Name: Galeocerdo Cuvier

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 850 - 3000 lbs.

Wahoo Fish

Species Name: Acanthocybium Solandri

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 15 - 184 lbs.

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