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The highest-rated charter boat on Google in the Upper Florida Keys. 363 verified five-star reviews and counting.
Captain's Picks
Hand-selected by Captain Kit Carson. The ones that make the long days worth it.
"Captain Kit and mate Mike were top notch! 11/10 recommend. The absolute best and will set you right on the fish!"
"Great charter. Got us a swordfish and an overall great day on the water. Would highly recommend."
"This is our 4th time with Dirty Boat! Always a great time! Captain really goes out of his way to make sure we have fun! Great with teens. Highly recommend!"
"Great boat, captain, & first mate. We limited out on three types of fish. We'll no doubt be repeat customers."
"Had the best time! They put us on fish and we caught fish THE WHOLE TIME! They are amazing; helpful, knowledgeable, personable, professional, and FUN. Absolutely worth the money! 100% the best charter we've taken."
"Had a wonderful time fishing with the DirtyBoat 2.0. Captain Kit and first mate Angel were fantastic. Knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. We will be back next year to fish with them. Highly recommend them."
"Family oriented guys that did a great job making it fun for all ages! Was well prepared and provided great service from start to finish! Highly recommend!"
"Dirty boat charter is top notch. Kit and first mate are awesome. March 3rd went six for six on sailfish. Can't go wrong booking a trip with Kit."
"This boat was great! Captain Kit and John are great guides. They know their stuff, are very friendly and very informative. Cannot recommend enough."
"Our charter was awesome! We got in the water and started reeling in fish right away. The crew was great and fun to be around. Would definitely go again."
All Accounts from the Sea
90 Google-verified reviews from real DirtyBoat guests.
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See all 363 on Google"We had a fantastic time with Captain Kit & Chad. Highly recommend! We will be back!"
"We had a fantastic day on the water today with Kip and Mike, super good guys. Caught a ton of fish!"
"Captain Kit and Mark were phenomenal! They were informative and fun! They maximized our time and got us some good catches. We'll definitely be back in the future!"
"Captain Kit and mate Mike were top notch! 11/10 recommend. The absolute best and will set you right on the fish!"
"We had a blast! Captain Kit and Mike were awesome! They put us on fish right away. We will be back and highly recommend Dirty Boat charters."
"Our trip was awesome! I will definitely do it again next time I get back to the Keys. Thanks to our captain and crew for going the extra distance to make sure our day was amazing and unforgettable."
"Great time. The guys went above & beyond to put us on fish. Not as dirty as the name says but there is a black mark on it! Definitely would book again plus the view at Robbie's coming back in is incredible!!"
"My 14 year old nephew and I went on for a full day charter looking for sailfish and the dirty boat delivered."
"Absolute blast with Captain Kit and First Mate Mike. It was fun being put on barracuda for a good fight. The snapper we caught was delicious."
"Great charter. Got us a swordfish and an overall great day on the water. Would highly recommend."
"I have chartered four or five trips a year for the last 15 years somewhere on the keys. This was one of the best experiences we have ever had."
"This is our 4th time with Dirty Boat! Always a great time! Captain really goes out of his way to make sure we have fun! Great with teens. Highly recommend!"
"Our friends and I had an amazing time. Kit and Mark went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time."
"We (2 adults, a 15 year old and an 11 year old) had such an awesome experience on Dirty Boat with Captain Kit and Mark."
"Had a great time super fun experience and will definitely do again!"
"The best charter I have ever taken. Captain Kit and Mike were great and had us on fish for the whole 6hr trip."
"I know the owner of this business personally and know that he always gives the upmost effort to make the best experience possible. I will always recommend DirtyBoat Charters to anyone wanting the best fishing charter."
"Great experience highly recommend dirty boat."
"Great experience, reasonable pricing. Can't ask for anyone better in the keys area. They will keep moving until they find a great spot."
"Absolutely amazing. That's what I have to say about Dirty Boat Charters. Captain Kit and his deckhand Angel were outstanding."
"Top notch service and fishing."
"CATCH WITH THE BEST!! I am an outdoor freak. Had a great time with Captain Kit and crew."
"My husband and I had the most amazing fishing trip yesterday with Captain Kit and first mate Angel. They had us on fish in no time."
"We fulfilled my husband's bucket list wish earlier today! Quite the day of fishing especially for my first experience."
"Great boat, captain, & first mate. We limited out on three types of fish. We'll no doubt be repeat customers."
"Outstanding crew!!!! Captain and mate were extremely professional and knowledgeable. Targeted mahi and they produced."
"We had a great time with this crew! Will book with them again for sure!"
"This is the best charter that we ever took over the past years. The captain did not waste any time."
"Good time on a full day trip. First mate Angel worked hard the entire trip."
"Captain and Angel were absolutely phenomenal with my family. We brought our two daughters and they had an absolute blast."
"Great experience! Wonderful day fishing for Mahi with Angel and Capt. Looking forward to our next trip down to Islamorada."
"Had a great time on the dirty boat! Crew was awesome! Fished exactly how I wanted! Would recommend to anyone!"
"Had such a great time with Dirty Boat Charters!!! Booked two trips with them for a guys trip to the keys and would do it again."
"Spent the day on a split charter with Capt. Kit and 1st mate Angel. We had an amazing time and caught about 26 mahi mahi."
"FN awesome 25 mahi that we kept. Lost quite a few, and a couple black fin."
"Fantastic time! Friendly, professional, and fun! They kept it "reel" and we brought home dinner! Great job to the Captain & 1st Mate!"
"Great day on the water with Captain Kit and Angel. Got a limit of yellow tail and a few bonus mahi mahi. Thanks for the fun."
"Awesome day out on Dirty Boat 2.0. Took the snapper we caught today to a local restaurant and waiting for it to be cooked. Captain Kit runs an awesome boat and it's always a great day on the Dirty Boat!"
"Capt Kit and Mike run a very tight clean operation. Run charters myself back home and appreciate professionally run boats."
"Spent 3 days fishing with Kit and Angel. 2 on the 42' and one on the 22'. Highly recommend both the full day charters."
"Great time, great catch and great crew. Angel was a fun and knowledgeable first mate."
"Captain Kit and Mike were amazing! So much fun fishing with them. We will definitely be back soon."
"Kit & Mike were fantastic for my dad's birthday, went above and beyond to show us all a great day out. Thank you guys, very memorable day & some great fish."
"Great boat and great crew!!!!"
"Great clean and safe boat. Found the fish even on a slower day! Excellent day!"
"Dirty boat charter's is great! We are definitely coming back again."
"Had the best time! They put us on fish and we caught fish THE WHOLE TIME! They are amazing; helpful, knowledgeable, personable, professional, and FUN. Absolutely worth the money! 100% the best charter we've taken."
"Dirty Boat was hands down amazing! We had rough waters, but Captain Kit and Mike made the trip absolutely unforgettable."
"Had a fantastic experience! Highly recommend this outfit to anyone who wants to have a great time fishing in the Keys."
"We booked a 3 day trip with Captain Kit Carson. He and his first mate, Angel, absolutely rocked it. They got us on fish every day."
"Beautiful trip out of Islamorada on an awesome boat. Captain Kit and mate Angel worked very hard to put us on fish."
"Had a great day out with Dirty Boat Charters. Went out on a split charter and they kept us on fish all day. The captain and mate were both very friendly and knowledgeable."
"Had a wonderful time fishing with the DirtyBoat 2.0. Captain Kit and first mate Angel were fantastic. Knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. We will be back next year to fish with them. Highly recommend them."
"A whole lot of fun, very personable, knowledgeable, clean and professional."
"A day of fishing with this crew was an absolute highlight of our trip to Florida! And if y'all knew how much fun we had..."
"My sisters and I got down and dirty and had an exceptional and awesome day with Angel & Kit."
"Great trip fishing on the Dirty Boat. Captain and crew were top notch and worked hard to get us on the fish."
"Captain Kit and Angel were very knowledgeable and helpful. On our way out, we had a school of dolphins jumping behind us."
"Thanks Capt. Kit & Angel for another great day of fishing on awesome Dirty Boat 2.0. Our 4th trip and you always deliver!"
"Capt. Kit and first mate Angel were both awesome! They both were so kind, accommodating and helpful. From the moment we stepped on the boat it was a great experience."
"Kit and John were first class. We had a blast. Caught many keeper Mahi's and will have a feast. So much fun. Thanks!"
"Capt. Thanks for a great trip. 5 stars for the capt, crew and boat. This is my fifth trip with these guys and every time gets better! See you next year."
"Family oriented guys that did a great job making it fun for all ages! Was well prepared and provided great service from start to finish! Highly recommend!"
"We had the absolute best fishing trip with Dirty Boat. Couldn't recommend them more highly!"
"We booked a 6 hour fishing trip with DirtyBoat Charters and it was an awesome time! We are from Nebraska and have never done anything like this before."
"Great fishing!!!"
"Dirty boat charter is top notch. Kit and first mate are awesome. March 3rd went six for six on sailfish. Can't go wrong booking a trip with Kit."
"We had a great time with the Dirty Boat crew. They put us on several sailfish. We cannot wait to book another charter with them in the future. Highly recommend."
"Had a great time with captain Kip and mate Jose, very knowledgeable and fun for a whole day of fishing. We will definitely come back to see them."
"Amazing time! We have kids and were beyond impressed with our time on the water — caught a ton of fish, our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and a good time was had by all. I highly recommend."
"We were down in the Keys on vacation and booked a trip with Kit on the Dirty Boat. We had a slow start but Kit put in the work and got us on fish."
"Dirty boat crew always goes all out to satisfy their clients. Today was great."
"Great crew! John and Captain Chad put us on fish all day. Fun day, beautiful weather. Couldn't ask for a better day."
"Epic day on the water thanks to Kit and John! These guys know what they're doing and we caught 5 sailfish (released)."
"We booked a last minute trip with Kit and the Dirty Boat crew. Although it was an afternoon trip, Kit put us on fish immediately."
"We caught 5 Sail Fish, along with a few sharks. Great day."
"Captain Kit and crew created an awesome day for our family… and we caught a… wait for it… SAILFISH!"
"Had a great trip with Capt. Kit and John. They got us on four sailfish. It was my wife's birthday trip and that's what she wanted so we all left very pleased. Good times and great memories!"
"3 bookings on the Dirty Boat and 3 awesome experiences!!! Thank you Captain Kit and mates!!"
"Great day on the Dirty Boat with family. Captain Kit and his 1st mate Carson were great."
"Great time was had yesterday on the Dirty Boat! Thank you!"
"This boat was great! Captain Kit and John are great guides. They know their stuff, are very friendly and very informative. Cannot recommend enough."
"DirtyBoat Fishing Charter provides an unmatched fishing experience. Every time I have been on this boat, the crew has exceeded expectations."
"This was my 2nd trip with the DirtyBoat and it was outstanding again! They remain the most professional and most fun charter in the Keys."
"Kip and John were amazing hosts and guides. The boat is spacious, comfortable, and clean, and everything was taken care of."
"Super cool captain shows you how to fish and does as much or as little as you want him to."
"Our charter was awesome! We got in the water and started reeling in fish right away. The crew was great and fun to be around. Would definitely go again."
"Very experienced and great instructors for those less experienced. We caught enough yellowtail for dinner and then went offshore for some big game action."
"Had an incredible time! Engaged my whole family with great fishing and conversation. These guys are top notch. We will go out again in the near future!"
"This holiday season we decided to give the gift of experience to our family. Our experience with Dirty Boat Charters was absolutely incredible."
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