Capt. John Hoover

Let me show you the natural beauty and angling opportunity that abounds in the nearshore waters off Key West. I am grateful everyday to continue to share this wonderful ecosystem with others.

Captain John Hoover shows a permit fish caught in the lower keys with Purple Heron Charters.

About the captain

Capt. John Hoover, a lifelong Floridian, has been fishing in the Lower Florida Keys for over 15 years. He is a year round fishing guide.

From the shallow flats to deep offshore, and everywhere in between, the diversity of the ecosystem is truly incredible.

Capt. Hoover is on the water over 300 days a year allowing him to provide unique insights on the current pulse of the local fisheries.