Captain
Damon Santelli

Member since June 2014 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Damon Santelli runs fishing trips out of the rich Florida Keys. Damon spent a decade working as a commercial fisherman in the Key West. During that time, he learnt a great deal about fishing, using rod and reel to make a living. Having earned a lot of experience and skills, Capt. Damon went on to become a captain of his own charter. He now has a fleet of boats and along with his team takes out numerous customers each year. The decision to leave behind his office career and become a captain proved to be the right one. Capt. Damon is patient and likes taking both novice anglers and seasoned fishermen out on the water. Damon has landed many commercial fishing records, such as 1232 lbs of Yellowtail Snapper. You don't want to miss a trip with him. It's going to be pure action!
Techniques
Live bait, light tackle sport fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Damon Santelli

Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Damon Santelli runs fishing trips out of the rich Florida Keys. Damon spent a decade working as a commercial fisherman in the Key West. During that time, he learnt a great deal about fishing, using rod and reel to make a living. Having earned a lot of experience and skills, Capt. Damon went on to become a captain of his own charter. He now has a fleet of boats and along with his team takes out numerous customers each year. The decision to leave behind his office career and become a captain proved to be the right one. Capt. Damon is patient and likes taking both novice anglers and seasoned fishermen out on the water. Damon has landed many commercial fishing records, such as 1232 lbs of Yellowtail Snapper. You don't want to miss a trip with him. It's going to be pure action!
Techniques
Live bait, light tackle sport fishing.

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 938 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
85%
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Eileen E.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on April 28, 2021
My hubby & son couldnโ€™t stop taking about their fishing trip with Captain John ! They were very impressed with his knowledge...
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Tes D.
Park Ridge, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Damon

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (PM) on April 21, 2021
John our captain was perfect. He gave sime history lessons as well. He is highly intelligent and wise for his young age. We...
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Corey B.
Clarendon Hills, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Damon Santelli

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 31, 2021
We had a great day of fishing the reef with Capt. Damon. Nice boat and gear. Caught a bucket full of fish. Great experience...
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Linda G.
Woodbridge, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 25, 2021
Great fun. John really knows his stuff and helped me not only in catching fish, which also included a nurse shark, but looked...
Linda G. recommends Fish Key West โ€“ The Coolwater II
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Trenton S.
Memphis, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip w Captain John

VERIFIED   Split Charter - Join A Group (AM) on March 21, 2021
Great trip. John was excellent teaching us how to fish and lots of interesting tip and facts along the way. Wonderful day on...
Trenton S. recommends Fish Key West โ€“ The Coolwater II
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