Captain Nick Castillo is a PhD scientist and inshore saltwater flats fishing guide with a passion for science and conservation. A South Florida native and lifelong angler, Nick has been guiding in the Florida Keys and Biscayne Bay since 2015 after he studied environmental science at Duke University. Nick’s PhD research focused on the presence of pharmaceutical contaminants in bonefish and redfish, and he continues to be actively involved in conservation efforts to protect these fisheries.

Nick specializes in targeting flats fish on fly and spin with anglers of all skill levels, but everything that swims is on the menu. He loves introducing new anglers of all ages to the sport of inshore fishing, and sharing his passion for understanding the environments that support our world-class fisheries.

Nick is the perfect guide for anglers who want to experience the majesty of the Everglades, Florida Keys, and Biscayne Bay, AND learn about the ecology and science behind protecting the fisheries.