Folklure Charters specializes in reef, wreck and offshore fishing out of Summerland, Florida, just minutes north of Key West. Explore the emerald waters with a tournament captain and get your hands on whatever is in season and biting.

You name the target; the crew will take you to it - it’s as simple as that. From Tarpon, Permit, Kingfish, and Amberjack to Cobia, Barracuda, Grouper, Snapper, Sailfish, and Tuna, you can catch them all.

Folklure Charters will take you up to 40 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean/Florida Straits. There, you will be able to test your angling skills, make a great catch possible, reel in the first fish in your life, or just simply sit back and relax.

You will be fishing aboard a brand-new 27’ Onslow Bay center console. This boat comes powered by a pair of 350 HP Mercury engines and can comfortably take up to 4 anglers. It is outfitted with everything you need to have a successful day on the water, from navigational and fish-finding electronics by Simrad to top-notch professional accessories.

You will be provided with Penn gear and tackle to bring in the bounty, as well as licenses, bait, lures, and a complimentary fish cleaning service. All you have to do is bring your own snacks, drinks, and the desire to have fun.

It’s not just about catching fish. The crew offers the experience of a lifetime. Folklure Charters is where you will find Big Fish and Bigger Stories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Night Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Aug 1
    US $700
    Visit our beautiful coral reef for an evening of fishing and enjoy the sunset from the ocean as our reef come to life as the sun goes down. This trip can be extended by the hour.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    4 hours fishing trip to one of our favorite spots on our reef, wrecks or bridges. You can expect to hook into a variety of snapper, grouper, barracuda, sharks and many more species of fish found in the Florida Keys.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $875
    6 hour fishing trip to one or more of our favorite spots on the reef, wrecks or bridges. You can expect to hook into a variety of snapper, grouper, barracuda, Amberjacks, sharks or many more species of fish found in the Florida Keys.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Reef/Wreck
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,050
    8 hour fishing trip to several of our favorite spots on our reef, wrecks or bridges. You can expect to hook into a variety of Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Amberjack, Cobia, Sharks and many more species of fish found in the Florida Keys.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,100
    The 3/4 day trip is perfect for going deep, running offshore, and looking for a huge Slammer. The 3/4 day trip can be extended by the hour. You will be fishing up to 40 miles out for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Marlin and many more pelagic species.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,250
    The full-day trip is perfect for going deep, running offshore, and looking for a huge Slammer. It also allows us to offer a split trip between the reef and offshore. The full-day trip can be extended by the hour. You will be fishing up to 40 miles out for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and many more.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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FAQs about Folklure Charters

Folklure Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Night Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - Full Day Trip – Reef/Wreck (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Folklure Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Folklure Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Folklure Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Folklure Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Folklure Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Frank Betz
Summerland Key, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
12 Customer reviews
Member since February 2018
Captain Frank Betz is an enthusiastic angler who turned his passion for the sea into a successful career. Frank is familiar with the weather and how it affects the feeding habits of fish, knows everything about the flow of ocean currents and coastal tides. With such a vast knowledge and expertise, Capt. Frank can offer an informative and productive fishing trip to all his clients and friends.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark

Boat specs

Onslow Bay (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by 2 350HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 69 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No infants on full days
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Kevin K.
Winter Park, FL
Excellent
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6 hours off-shore trolling

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on June 28, 2020
My 16 year old daughter and I had an excellent trip with Captain Frank and his mate Shawn. Folklure Charters is a top notch...
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John H.
Sarasota, Florida
Excellent
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Full day off shore

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 2, 2021
The day started off slow but the captain never stopped moving and working to get use on some fish which didn’t take long....
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David B.
Ephrata, WA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Just a 4 hour tour

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck on December 27, 2019
My father in law and I asked for something more than just small yellow tails and Capt Frank put us on some really nice late...
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Thomas J.
Excellent
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Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 29, 2022
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Pam K.
Riverview, Florida
Excellent
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Whole day Tails and Scales

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 29, 2020
Worked hard for a few tails early morning then headed offshore looking for dolphin. They didn’t come easy either but Frank...
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