What Do You Catch on a Good Karma Sportfishing Charter?
Good Karma Sportfishing is a private, owner-operated fishing charter based in Tavernier (MM 90.5), serving Key Largo, Islamorada, and the Upper Florida Keys. Captain Ryan Van Fleet has 14+ years full-time experience targeting reef and offshore species.
- Reef & wreck species: Mutton snapper, black grouper, yellowtail snapper, cubera snapper, African pompano, queen snapper
- Offshore species: Wahoo, mahi mahi (dolphinfish), sailfish, blackfin tuna, kingfish
- Charter area: Key Largo, Islamorada, Tavernier — Upper Florida Keys
- Trip types: Reef & wreck, offshore trolling, deep drop, kite fishing
- Experience level: All ages and skill levels welcome — beginners to serious anglers
- Book: 305-619-2126 — Tavernier Creek Marina, MM 90.5
Islamorada & Key Largo Fishing Charters — Good Karma Sportfishing
Captain Ryan Van Fleet · Key Largo, Islamorada & Tavernier · 305-619-2126 · Tavernier Creek Marina MM 90.5Good Karma Sportfishing offers private reef, wreck, and offshore fishing charters in the Upper Florida Keys. Whether you want to bottom fish for trophy mutton snapper and black grouper, or troll the deep wall for wahoo, mahi mahi, and sailfish — Captain Ryan puts you on fish and teaches you how they're being caught on every single trip.
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Reef| Species | Type | Peak Season | Primary Technique |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutton Snapper | Reef | May–June (year-round) | Live bait drift, light fluorocarbon |
| Black Grouper | Reef | Year-round (closed Feb–Mar) | Bottom fishing, heavy tackle |
| Yellowtail Snapper | Reef | Year-round | Chumming, freelining |
| Cubera Snapper | Reef | Summer spawn | Heavy bottom gear on structure |
| African Pompano | Reef | Winter–Spring | Slow jigging, deep wrecks |
| Queen Snapper | Reef | Year-round | Electric reels, deep drop |
| Wahoo | Offshore | Nov–April (full moon) | High-speed trolling 12–18 kts |
| Mahi Mahi | Offshore | April–August | Trolling, sight casting |
| Sailfish | Offshore | Nov–March | Kite fishing, live bait |
| Blackfin Tuna | Offshore | Winter–Spring | Trolling, live bait |
About Good Karma Sportfishing — Key Largo, Tavernier & Islamorada
At Good Karma Sportfishing, every trip is a private charter — just your group and Captain Ryan Van Fleet. With over 14 years of full-time experience on these waters, Captain Ryan specializes in both nearshore reef fishing and offshore sportfishing across the Upper Florida Keys.
We specialize in nearshore reef trips targeting trophy black grouper and mutton snapper on the deep reefs and wrecks. For anglers seeking an adrenaline rush, we offer offshore trolling trips for wahoo, mahi mahi, sailfish, tuna, and even blue marlin. Whatever your goal, the Upper Keys deliver — the prolific waters off Key Largo, Islamorada, and Tavernier are home to world-class fish year-round.
Winter and spring bring the best wahoo, sailfish, and tuna fishing, while spring and summer produce the best reef fishing action — mutton snapper and grouper feeding aggressively around full and new moons. Mahi mahi peak from April through early fall along offshore weed lines and floating debris. No matter when you visit, there is always a quality target species available.
It's no wonder Islamorada is considered the "Sportfishing Capital of the World." Good Karma Sportfishing is your inside connection to all of it.
Frequently Asked Questions — Islamorada & Key Largo Fishing Charters
Want to learn how to catch these fish yourself?
Captain Ryan's online saltwater fishing courses cover mutton snapper, grouper, wahoo, yellowtail, mahi mahi & tuna — with real GPS spots, rigs, and tactics from the Florida Keys.