Your Florida Keys Fishing Guide

Captain Kyle Velunza

Born in Miami, Kyle has been fishing the Florida Keys, Everglades, and Biscayne Bay his entire life.

As soon as I found out that there were people who got to fish and be on the water for a living, I knew I was going to be a guide. Growing up in the Florida Keys, I started fly fishing when I was 10, and by 16, I landed my first grand slam on fly. I earned my captain’s license at 18 and have been guiding since.

Over the years, I’ve spent time fishing and learning everything from Biscayne Bay to the Lower Keys and the Everglades, and have competed, placed, and won in multiple tournaments in both spin and fly categories.

I believe that there is more to fishing trips than just simply catching a fish. Fishing is the journey to the hook up, the fight, and the photo. I believe in taking time to teach anglers how to cast and present flies as well as baits. During the course of a trip, I find it extremely rewarding to watch clients progress in their skill sets and ultimately become better anglers. whether it’s a seasoned or new angler, I take pride in creating an experience—not just a fishing trip.

From Everglades National Park to my home in Islamorada, let me show you what Florida has to offer and why this area is considered to be the sport fishing capitol of the world. Be it fishing with artificial baits for snook and sea trout in the bays to hunting tarpon and permit with fly rod in hand, I work hard to make sure your trip is a memorable one.