Key West Fishing Charters

The boat will have a cooler onboard with waters and ice. Please feel free to bring whatever else you’d like to eat or drink. A good pair of polarized sunglasses is recommended and plenty of sunscreen. Footwear with good traction. A light rain jacket if possible. Everything else needed for a fun day on the water will be provided.

Need help deciding? Find out more details on which trip option may work best for you by visiting our trip options page and scrolling down to the recommendations guide. You can also reach out to us directly and the captain will be happy to make recommendations depending on your goals for the day, type of fishing, angler expertise and target species desired.

There are some species available to us year round in similar quantities throughout such as snappers, sharks, etc. Other species such as Tarpon, Barracuda, or Seatrout may have certain seasonal fluctuations in size or volume that are better at some times of year vs. others. There is always something thats a good option to fish for based on what your goalset is. If you’re looking to plan a trip for a particular species or style of fishing please feel free to reach out and we can strategize the best time of year for that. Check out our page on the seasonality of fishing for more details on times of year for certain targets.

We are located in the tropics, it can rain on almost any given day of the year. We do our best to avoid it as much as possible or wait for it to pass. Sometimes we will get rained on though, that is just a part of the natural ecosystem. If there is a lot of lightning in close proximity we will not head out, or if it pops up while we are out then we will head back to the dock. Safety is the number one priority.

Fortunately in inshore fishing we always have the option to hide. Unlike offshore or reef fishing where you are constantly exposed we can generally find the lee of the wind and get out of it. That being said, on windy days sometimes it is a little bumpy or we may get some spray from the wave action when traveling to and from fishing locations. I do my best to mitigate these effects but unfortunately it is a part of it sometimes. It is generally much calmer than any other kind of fishing.

There is no guarantee in fishing that there will be “catching”, and that is where the achievement is in successfully catching a fish. Some fisheries will have a very high catch rate, but not a lot of species variety or large size. Other fisheries will have a very low catch rate on average but very large sized or incredible fighting characteristics. Sometimes it comes down to angler ability of making an accurate cast or proper presentation of the bait. I will do everything in my power to positively increases all of the factors in my control to facilitate your success as best I can. I will ask you before we depart but it’s best to consider what the ideal type of fishing is for you to ensure maximum personal satisfaction with the day. Your happiness is my main goal.

Yes, it depends on the species. I am more than happy to retain, clean, and bag for you enough for a meal if you’d like. Depending on what is in season, and of legal size. Usually 2 Snappers per person, or one Yellowjack is a sufficient amount for a meal to be prepared yourself or at a local restaurant which I’d be more than happy to provide recommendations. If you’re interested in keeping more than that or taking fish home I’d be more than happy to give you referrals for reef or offshore fishing charters. The backcountry waters are a very delicate ecosystem and we try to limit our impact as much as possible.

You are more than welcome to bring a few beers or other alcoholic drink of your choice to enjoy responsibly while we’re out. Just remember that it is a very hot and humid environment at times so not overdoing it and staying hydrated with water is key. Absolutely zero tolerance policy on illegal substances though, drugs are not allowed on the boat at any time.

Cash is easiest but you’re welcome to use a card. A 3% fee will be applied to all credit/debit card transactions. We do not take checks.