Koko Charters
Koko Charters
If you are looking for a great trip offshore, Koko Charters is bound to have something for you. Captain Chris Gowens and first mate Cory Robinson have over 35 years of fishing experience and know where to take you to make sure you hook in your dream fish. Late model express to get you there fast, a 43’ tower boat. This fabulous boat can have 6 anglers fish at once without crossing lines. She is powered by twin 650 HP Cummins engines, to make sure you waste no time in transit. Capt. Chris wants to get your lines wet as soon as possible, typically lines are in the water 30 min from the dock unlike an hour or more with the other boats. He has also gone above and beyond with the safety equipment onboard. He wants you to enjoy your day without worrying about yourself, your friends, or your family.
You’ll cruise to the best fishing spots in style – this boat is equipped with a new Fusion stereo with Bluetooth to listen to your music of choice. You will want to make sure you’ve got something epic playing while you reel in your trophy catch! Ladies, the most important thing that is requested, is a vacuflush clean restroom!
This high standard is continued with the equipment that you will use. You’ll be using Shimano Talica reels, the very best, no junk.Everything is top of the line and ready for you to have an incredible day on the water. All licenses, rods/reels tackle included in the price.
You will target a huge range of species, such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, White and Blue Marlin, Barracuda, Wahoo, and many more. Head up to 30 miles offshore to reel in some big beauties. You will troll predominantly. This boat was designed for trolling, so you can fish easily knowing this is the perfect boat for this technique of fishing.
Capt. Chris is happy to fillet your catch at the end of your trip – the hardest decision you need to make is how to cook it! All you need to do is pack your snacks, water, and polarized sunglasses, and meet Capt. Chris and first mate Cory.
If you are looking for a great trip offshore, Koko Charters is bound to have something for you. Captain Chris Gowens and first mate Cory Robinson have over 35 years of fishing experience and know where to take you to make sure you hook in your dream fish. Late model express to get you there fast, a 43’ tower boat. This fabulous boat can have 6 anglers fish at once without crossing lines. She is powered by twin 650 HP Cummins engines, to make sure you waste no time in transit. Capt. Chris wants to get your lines wet as soon as possible, typically lines are in the water 30 min from the dock unlike an hour or more with the other boats. He has also gone above and beyond with the safety equipment onboard. He wants you to enjoy your day without worrying about yourself, your friends, or your family.
You’ll cruise to the best fishing spots in style – this boat is equipped with a new Fusion stereo with Bluetooth to listen to your music of choice. You will want to make sure you’ve got something epic playing while you reel in your trophy catch! Ladies, the most important thing that is requested, is a vacuflush clean restroom!
This high standard is continued with the equipment that you will use. You’ll be using Shimano Talica reels, the very best, no junk.Everything is top of the line and ready for you to have an incredible day on the water. All licenses, rods/reels tackle included in the price.
You will target a huge range of species, such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, White and Blue Marlin, Barracuda, Wahoo, and many more. Head up to 30 miles offshore to reel in some big beauties. You will troll predominantly. This boat was designed for trolling, so you can fish easily knowing this is the perfect boat for this technique of fishing.
Capt. Chris is happy to fillet your catch at the end of your trip – the hardest decision you need to make is how to cook it! All you need to do is pack your snacks, water, and polarized sunglasses, and meet Capt. Chris and first mate Cory.
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
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What anglers say
All reviews (185)
I was nervous to go fishing but they made it one of my favorite experiences on Key West! Captain Chris and Corey were beyond helpful, informative, and kept everything pristine. The boat was absolutely beautiful we were riding in style it felt as if we were Kings and Queens for the day! i mean what more could you ask for? On top of all that, we caught some hard fighting and good sized black fin tuna and wahoo and they fileted it up perfectly for us at the dock where we got to feed tarpon the scraps. These guys even went the extra mile to provide us with some ice and a recommendation on a restaurant nearby that would cook the fish up for us into a nice 3 course dinner! We can’t wait to go back!! 11/10 highly recommend!!
We appreciate these days right here! This is why we do it! Thanks Matthew
For us - a familiy of five - this was the first offshore fishing trip. We did not really now what to expect and trusted the excellent reviews of other guests. Our experience surpassed everything we could have hoped for. Captain Chris and especially his mate Cory were great with the kids (13,11,9) and helped them and us parents to have a great fishing experience. Each member of our family catched at least two fish, most remarkable was our catch of a large Wahoo. The Wahoo was perfectly fileted and baged. We had a wonderful dinner (grilled) and snack (sashimi style) out of it for the next two days... Thank you for that great and unforgetable experience!
Enjoyed having you and the family and happy everyone enjoyed the trip! Thanks again!
Chris and Corey are pros. They work hard throughout the trip to give their guests the best fishing day. They know all the nuances of this place and are good guides to explain it. no fluff. they are the real deal in a fantastic boat.
THANK YOU! Enjoyed have yall again, see you next trip Richard
we booked this trip for our honeymoon it was awesome! i got super sick but my wife was killing it. kokos got us on fish so fast we headed in 2 hours early and still caught 8 mahi and a sailfish! would definitely recommend
the kinda days we dream of. Memories made! thx!
We had a teriffic trip with Chris and Cory. 12 Mahi and a sailfish, which was quite an unexpected experience. The boat has one of the best layouts we’ve seen over the course of many charters in the Keys. Tackle was in great shape and Cory worked tirelessly to keep lines in the water and to get fish into the boat. We highly recommend this charter!
Thank you Tim & Tracy! enjoyed having you, hope to see you again!
FAQs about Koko Charters
What are the trip rates for Koko Charters?
- US $1,300 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group - Afternoon 1/2 day (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group - Afternoon 1/2 day - 4:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,650 per group - 6 Hour Trip Am (6 hours)
- US $1,650 per group - 6 Hour Trip Am - 6:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,950 per group - 8 Hour Trip - 6:00 AM (8 hours)
- US $2,200 per group - 10 Hour Offshore Early depart (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Koko Charters?
- Toilet Clean, private fresh water toilet. Sink, soaps and wipes provided.
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Koko Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Accurate, Van Staal & Shimano Talica)
- Live bait (Seasonal at request )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All edible fish are professionally fileted at the dock and bagged/iced for you. No extra charge. )
- Drinks (Bottled water )
- First mate (Tips are typically 20%)
- Fishing license (Fishing licenses included up to 6 guests)
What types of fishing does Koko Charters offer?
- Offshore fishing (Up to 30 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Koko Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Koko Charters?
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Red)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Wahoo
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Chris Gowens has been fishing his whole life. He loves to be outside with his lines in the water. He is very proud to offer trips on his boat, which, like him, is specialized in offshore trolling. He loves having families on board his boat, and will be with you every step of the way to show you the best way of hooking your dream fish.
Cory R.
First mate
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Chris Gowens has been fishing his whole life. He loves to be outside with his lines in the water. He is very proud to offer trips on his boat, which, like him, is specialized in offshore trolling. He loves having families on board his boat, and will be with you every step of the way to show you the best way of hooking your dream fish.
Cory R.
First mate
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 Stock Island right now
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Skipjack)
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