Pelagic Raptors Charters in Islamorada

Pelagic Raptors Charters offers Islamorada fishing aboard a 39-foot Contender Fish Around. The operator advertises offshore outings, tarpon and shark fishing, and daytime swordfish. Three Waters Resort and Marina is the listed base.

Contact and booking details

The Contender and its equipment

The boat description specifies triple 300-horsepower Yamaha outboards, for 900 total horsepower. A Seakeeper 3 stabilizer, Simrad sonar and radar, satellite communications and safety equipment are listed. The electronics help the crew locate birds, bait and bottom structure.

The website makes strong claims about stability. A stabilizer can reduce rolling, but it does not guarantee a motion-free ride or prevent seasickness. Discuss conditions with the crew if motion sensitivity is important when choosing an offshore trip.

Four, six or eight hours offshore

Offshore packages are offered in four-, six- and eight-hour lengths. The fishing overview includes kite fishing near the reef, trolling farther offshore and light-tackle reef work. The suitable method depends on the conditions and your requested targets.

A longer reservation gives more room for travel and a change of fishing plan. Have the captain explain how much running is expected before booking a short offshore package. The reviewed site does not identify a named captain or a complete fare schedule, so request both directly.

Swordfish, tarpon and sharks

Daytime swordfish outings use deep drops in the Florida Straits and an electric-reel setup. This is a specialized trip, separate from an ordinary reef charter. Ask about the required duration, passenger participation and what happens if offshore conditions prevent the run.

Tarpon and coastal sharks have their own advertised program with heavy tackle. Confirm how the fish are handled and released. For a sandbar day, specify whether the booking is a sightseeing outing or a combination with fishing. These choices change the itinerary and equipment required.

Comfort and direct inquiries

The forward cabin has seating, dry storage and a private marine head. A T-top, forward lounge, freshwater washdown and Bluetooth sound system are also described. Check which spaces are available while traveling and whether the trip suits young children.

Call or text 305-570-5616, or email pelagicraptors34@yahoo.com. Obtain the captain's name, passenger limit, boarding directions and full price in the confirmation. Also settle fuel, bait, licenses, food, cleaning, deposit and cancellation terms. Multi-day fishing and photography requests should receive their own written plan.

Details checked October 10, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Fishing group displaying a sailfish on a Pelagic Raptors trip. Photo from Pelagic Raptors Charters.

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