Ryan van Fleet

About Ryan van Fleet

Good Karma Sportfishing: Your Path to Unwind, Achieve, and RechargeMy journey into fishing isn\'t just a hobby; it\'s a lifelong obsession fueled by a passion for research (yes, I have a biology degree!). This unique blend is exactly how I help my clients.Fishing is a huge part of what I do, but it\'s even more about having fun, achieving those bucket-list goals, and boosting your mental well-being.I know the grind. I used to be stuck in the corporate world and absolutely hated it. Fishing became my escape—every weekend, every night, I even \"called in sick\" to hit the water. You name it, I did it.So, in 2009, when both my wife and I were laid off simultaneously, we seized the moment. We packed up and moved to the Florida Keys. By January 2012, Good Karma Sportfishing was born.Now, I dedicate my life to helping others relax, have fun, and gain clarity, all while out on the water. My charters are completely hands-on; you work directly with me. I\'m not sitting in a tower, and there\'s no mate—it\'s just you and me, focusing on your experience. My clients quickly pick up on my obsession with fishing, and they genuinely appreciate that passion.Beyond the water, I\'m dedicated to sharing knowledge and building a community. I offer online fishing courses, host a successful podcast, run an App, manage a private paid community (the GK Fishing Club and The Good Karma Rigging Crew 2.0), and maintain a top-ranked blog with affiliate opportunities.I\'m also thrilled to be an instructor on another fantastic resource for mastering offshore sportfishing.NEW! Join my Patreon community at in promoting your resort, business, or environmental non-profit? Contact me for more information!

Experience

1. Uscg Captain Fishing Charters & Educational Programs Content Creator

   Good Karma Sportfishing

   Jan 2012 — Present · Tavernier, FL, US

   I provide a high quality fishing charter in the Upper Florida Keys. My fishing content blogs are written based on real scenarios that occur day in and day out as we actually fish for living. Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada. Reef and Off Shore. Check out— Good Karma Sportfishing Podcast, App, blog, or online fishing courses on my website me directly for—The monthly online Good Karma Fishing Club- recreational only, meets 2x a month on Zoom (recorded)—Business coaching for captains and guides who want to grow their business—Freelance writing, blogging, or other affiliate and marketing opportunities

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Platteville

  Bachelor's degree

  1991 — 1996