Capt. John Dickinson grew up in South Florida and has fished these waters for over twenty years where he is
known locally as a highly respected guide. Pursuing and catching Bonefish since his early teens in Biscayne
Bay, his reputation has expanded far beyond local friends and acquaintances in southern Florida to draw
clients from distant parts of the US and abroad who come back because they recognize value, his honesty and
direct approach to gamefishing.
Capt.John Dickinson's intimate knowledge of local weather patterns on the seasonal habits of game fish
feeding, their migrations,and the effects of weather changes, will dictate his approach and pattern he fishes.
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His background leads to certain interests and expertise specializes in light tackle sight fishing with shallow
draft skiffs. Along with his intimate knowledge of the locale, he has the reputation as a natural teacher with
this local knowledge, and gives individual attention and recognition of the skills of each client. Capt. John
shares his clients excitement and is patient and dedicated. He knows what you need to know to catch fish and
what are likely to be the good prospects on a given day. What fish, where and how to fish them.
His passion for fly fishing led him to be self taught in tying flies. He has spent hours at the fly tying desk
developing new patterns as well as variations of patterns to meet the demands of the locale. Local guides use
his flies consistently and tournament fisherman have been known to ask for his patterns.
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Capt. John trailers his skiff to the fishing grounds that he feels offers his clients the best opportunity
to catch fish. With the hustle and bustle of the "Downtown" flats of Islamorada and the popularity of the
sport through out the Florida Keys, the fishing pressure is at a peak. Long before you reach those destinations,
just a short ride south of Miami, there is a place off the beaten path called South Biscayne Bay and Biscayne
National Park. No buildings and no hotels, just miles of mangrove islands and miles of flats that have produced
numbers of quality fish. World record Bonefish are caught here that still stand til this day. Capt. John
Dickinson's favorite haunts include the mangrove lined flats and channels of South Biscayne Bay to the
creeks as well as the back country of the Everglades with its stunning bird life and other wild residents.
Off the beaten path, these excursions can include retreats to White Water Bay's remote creeks and hidden coves
that offer shelter from noise and bustle for . . . .quiet.
Going further afield, Capt.John Dickinson has fished the Bahamas for 12 years giving him a wealth of knowledge
of the Caribbean and South Florida.
With his sporting pursuit of fish and year round fishing, there is always something to pusue.
Spend the day sight fishing the South Florida flats with Capt. John Dickinson and you will spend the day with
a hard working guide.
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