Are you looking for an exciting day of angling action in the Florida Keys? Or maybe you want to cruise the backcountry, throw out some lines, and take in the beautiful sights of Key West?

Come aboard Something Fishy Charters, and let Captain Billy Romano use his years of local experience and knowledge to take you on your dream adventure!

Capt. Billy has been exploring and fishing the waters of the Florida Keys for over 20 years, and has been running exciting fishing trips with Something Fishy Charters since 2008. He prides himself on tailoring his adventures to perfectly suit exactly what his customers are looking for.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or are just discovering your love for fishing, Capt. Billy will have you cruising the mangroves, wrecks, and reefs for anything from Grouper and Snapper to Cobia, Amberjack, and the famous Tarpon.

You’ll be fishing from a comfortable 25’ Renaissance Prowler catamaran. Powered by twin 140 HP Suzuki outboard engines, this vessel is more than capable of speeding you to your dream fishing location, all without compromising on comfort! There’s room for up to 6 guests on board, and you’ll find top-notch navigational and safety gear, too.

Depending on weather conditions and the species you want to target, Capt. Billy will take you either to the waters around local wrecks and reefs, or the plentiful mangroves.

Head to the wrecks and reefs, and you’ll come face-to-gills with huge, tasty Grouper and Snapper species, as well as Cobia and Amberjack. Cruise the winding mangroves, and you’ll be able to hook smaller Grouper and Snapper, as well as the notorious, hard-fighting “Silver King” – Tarpon!

Each trip includes top-notch rods and reels, bait, tackle, and a valid fishing license for all guests. All you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks. Come aboard Something Fishy Charters and let Capt. Billy show you why the Florida Keys are worthy of their fishing fame!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Reduced price for January 16th only
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 16 - Jan 16 (Tue)
    US $495
    This trip is a special reduced price, and is only available as a result of a cancellation for January 16th, 2024
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $695
    Join Capt. Billy for this 4-hour adventure, which will see you cruising the mangroves or heading further ashore to plumb the depths of the local wrecks and reefs – just let him know where you want to go! If you're mangrove fishing, you'll be hooking Permit, Tarpon, and a variety of Snapper and Grouper. Around the reefs and wrecks, you'll target huge Grouper and Snapper, as well as Cobia, Amberjack, and Kingfish. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and your license are all included.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,050
    Choose this 6-hour trip if you're looking for the golden middle between half day and full day trips. Hit the water with Capt. Billy and he'll put you on the bite of Mutton Snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, King Mackerel...and that's just to name a few! Bring some food to keep you energized and sunscreen to protect you against the Florida sun.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Ready for a fishing extravaganza on the bountiful waters of Key West? Then book this 8-hour package and go fishing for a variety of local favorites, including Tarpon, Barracuda, Grouper, Snapper, Mackerel, Cobia, and Amberjack. Don't forget sunscreen, as well as snacks and lunch.
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FAQs about Something Fishy Charters

Something Fishy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $495 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Reduced price for January 16th only (4 hours)
  • US $695 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

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

Trips booked with Something Fishy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Something Fishy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Something Fishy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Something Fishy Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

William Romano
Key West, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since April 2019
Captain William Romano has been around water for a very long time, and he has plenty of experience to prove it! Before he started his own business, he used to work on many different charters. This allowed him to gain insight and valuable knowledge about what makes a great day on the water. Today, Capt. Billy is ready to share his passion with fellow anglers of all levels.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Prowler (Center console) originally built in 2010, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 280HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Drinks
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
All ages welcome, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
77%
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Devin F.
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Fishing with William

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 8, 2024
Had a great time out on the water with captain Billy. We caught lots of fish and enjoyed a beautiful view. I would recommend...
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Dennis C.
Palm Coast, FL
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 10, 2023
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Jessica C.
United States
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An Awesome Day with Captain Billy!

VERIFIED   Half Day on May 12, 2021
My husband and I had a great half day trip with Captain Billy. He knew all the good spots to catch some fish and we were not...
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Mitch B.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 17, 2022
Capt Billy will do his best to put you on the fish.  He is a nice guy and he has a great boat with plenty of room and the...
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Eric J.
Chuckey, TN
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The boys in Key West

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 21, 2022
Me and my boys had a great time and caught several fish. It was their first trip in Ocean to fish. Capt Billy was great
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