# The Poppa Wahoo Collective

> Family-run, veteran-owned sportfishing charter fleet in Islamorada, Florida Keys. Founded 2025 by David and Brian Epstein in tribute to their father Bob Epstein, the Miami Herald fishing editor.

## Business facts
- Dock: Three Waters Resort and Marina, 84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
- Nearshore departures: Square Grouper, 80461 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada
- Phone (call or text): (954) 326-7360
- Email: davidepstein1969@icloud.com
- Hours: daily, 6 am to 8 pm
- Veteran owned, family run
- Rating: 5.0 across 7 published charter reviews

## Fleet
- Poppa Wahoo: 55' Hatteras sportfisher, twin 1250 HP diesels, 40 knot cruise, up to 6 guests, A/C salon, Starlink
- Poppa Wahoo Too: 53' Hatteras sportfisher, up to 6 guests
- Poppa Bay: 25' 2022 Sea Hunt BXSF bay boat, up to 4 anglers
- Poppa Toon: 23' Barletta tritoon for cruises

## Trips and rates
- Deep sea half day (4 hr): $1,475
- Deep sea three-quarter day (6 hr): $1,975
- Deep sea full day (8 hr): $2,475
- Evening shark trip (3 hr, 5 pm): $1,000
- Overnight swordfish (about 30 miles out): $3,500
- Nearshore on Poppa Bay (3/5/8 hr): from $1,050
- Sunset cruise (2 hr): $575
- Sandbar cruise: $800
- All fishing trips include boat, fuel, captain and mate, gear, tackle, live bait, licenses, water, snacks, and catch cleaning

## Captains
- Capt. Brian Epstein, co-owner, USCG 100 Ton Master, 40+ years in the Keys
- Capt. David Epstein, co-owner, overnight swordfish program
- Capt. Skip Bradeen, voted Best Charter Boat Captain in the Upper Keys 14 straight years, Top 50 Captains in the World (Salt Water Fisherman)
- Capt. George Clark Jr., 30+ years, Discovery Channel's "The Fish Guyz"

## Site
- https://poppawahoo.com/

## Species and planning pages
- https://poppawahoo.com/wahoo-fishing-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/mahi-mahi-fishing-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/sailfish-charters-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/swordfish-charters-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/blackfin-tuna-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/blue-marlin-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/king-mackerel-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/amberjack-fishing-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/gag-grouper-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/mutton-snapper-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/yellowtail-snapper-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/shark-fishing-islamorada/
- https://poppawahoo.com/fishing-charter-from-miami/
- https://poppawahoo.com/fishing-charter-from-fort-lauderdale/
- https://poppawahoo.com/marathon-fishing-charters/
- https://poppawahoo.com/islamorada-fishing-charter-cost/
- https://poppawahoo.com/islamorada-fishing-seasons/
- https://poppawahoo.com/poppa-wahoo-55-hatteras/
- https://poppawahoo.com/poppa-wahoo-too-53-hatteras/
- https://poppawahoo.com/poppa-bay-25-sea-hunt/
- https://poppawahoo.com/poppa-toon-23-barletta/

## Trips
- [Deep Sea Fishing](https://poppawahoo.com/deep-sea-fishing-islamorada/): Three-quarter ($1,975) and full day ($2,475) offshore charters on a 55' Hatteras
- [Half Day Charter](https://poppawahoo.com/half-day-fishing-charter-islamorada/): 4-hour deep sea trip, $1,475
- [Nearshore & Reef](https://poppawahoo.com/nearshore-fishing-islamorada/): Calm-water trips on a 25' Sea Hunt, from $1,050
- [Sunset Cruise](https://poppawahoo.com/sunset-cruise-islamorada/): Private 2-hour cruise, $575
- [Sandbar Trips](https://poppawahoo.com/sandbar-boat-trip-islamorada/): Private sandbar afternoons, $800
- [Family Charters](https://poppawahoo.com/family-fishing-charters-islamorada/): Kid-friendly trips matched to your crew

## Month by month
Seasonal pages for every month (what's biting in Islamorada), at /islamorada-fishing-in-january/ through /islamorada-fishing-in-december/.

## From your resort
Pickup-friendly pages for Postcard Inn (the fleet's home marina), Cheeca Lodge, Islander Resort, and Hawks Cay guests.

## The family
- /captains/  - /bob-epstein/  - /reviews/ (5.0 on Google)  - /gallery/