Michael O’Brien Charters
Michael O’Brien Charters
Come on down to the Florida Keys and enjoy world-class flats fishing with Michael O'Brien Charters. Going out of Cudjoe Gardens Marina, Michael will show you why fishing in the Keys draws in anglers from all over the country. Whether you're looking for a quick 3-hour evening trip or a full day adventure, he'll make sure you get a tailored experience.
Captain Mike's boat is a 16' Dolphin skiff that's powered by a single 70 HP Yamaha engine. A smaller skiff is the kind of boat you want to be on when going out in the flats because it can easily navigate very shallow waters. There's room for two anglers here, so why not bring a friend along for the ride?
Fishing the Keys is a unique experience, and fly anglers are particularly big fans of the local fishery. Sight casting for the likes of Bonefish and Permit is a great test of your skill, and when Tapon roll in during summertime, the fight is really on!
Captain Mike will provide you with the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for the trip. There's always water and ice aboard, but feel free to bring some drinks of your own if you like. Mike runs a strictly catch and release charter, as he's all about the sport and joy of fishing itself. Come on down and don't miss out on an unforgettable time on the water.
Come on down to the Florida Keys and enjoy world-class flats fishing with Michael O'Brien Charters. Going out of Cudjoe Gardens Marina, Michael will show you why fishing in the Keys draws in anglers from all over the country. Whether you're looking for a quick 3-hour evening trip or a full day adventure, he'll make sure you get a tailored experience.
Captain Mike's boat is a 16' Dolphin skiff that's powered by a single 70 HP Yamaha engine. A smaller skiff is the kind of boat you want to be on when going out in the flats because it can easily navigate very shallow waters. There's room for two anglers here, so why not bring a friend along for the ride?
Fishing the Keys is a unique experience, and fly anglers are particularly big fans of the local fishery. Sight casting for the likes of Bonefish and Permit is a great test of your skill, and when Tapon roll in during summertime, the fight is really on!
Captain Mike will provide you with the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for the trip. There's always water and ice aboard, but feel free to bring some drinks of your own if you like. Mike runs a strictly catch and release charter, as he's all about the sport and joy of fishing itself. Come on down and don't miss out on an unforgettable time on the water.
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Super fun day out on the water! Michael was great and took us to a bunch of different spots trying to track down the fish. We got a few bites here and there, and then right at the very end we finally got one on the hook — it was a large tarpon perfect way to close out the trip. Would definitely go again!
Spent all day chasing fish and didn’t even get a bite, Captain Mike was great, and I think if water temps were above 75 would’ve had a better outcome, but caught zero fish at 68-71 degrees, mostly because of the severe cold weather from the prior week, they just didn’t seem to be around anywhere. We did find a honey pot of tarpon, but they wouldn’t bite. Maybe if we were using live bait we could’ve had a better outcome, but Capt Mike prefers using only artificial. Really felt that Captain Mike was doing the best that he possibly could to get us some action but just didn’t happen. I do think that our trip is an extreme outlier, and would highly recommend Capt Mike.
Flats expert!
Captain Mike responded quickly to our request and had great communication through the booking process. He took us to all the right spots to put us on fish. Very knowledgeable. Great day on the water, great conversation. Definitely recommend!!
FAQs about Michael O’Brien Charters
- US $700 per group - Father and Son/Daughter Special (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Drinks (water and ice)
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonefish
- Jack Crevalle
- Permit
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Lemon)
- Tarpon
Your captain
Captain Mike O'Brien is not just a charter captain. He's also a photographer with a masters degree in Art. He got very involved in the fly fishing scene for Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish, and took it to the next level to help other people excited about saltwater fly fishing by becoming a Guide.
Captain Mike O'Brien is not just a charter captain. He's also a photographer with a masters degree in Art. He got very involved in the fly fishing scene for Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish, and took it to the next level to help other people excited about saltwater fly fishing by becoming a Guide.
Real catches by this captain
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What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Cudjoe Key right now
Barracuda (Great)
Bonefish
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