Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails
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Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails

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(33 reviews)
Map of Key West, FL, United States
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Key West, FL, United States
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Chasin’ Tails offers exciting and unforgettable fishing experiences, which is why you’ll find Captain David Lamb at the helm. Born and raised in Miami, Capt. David made his first fishing steps as a kid, under the guidance of his father and uncle. He mastered both saltwater and freshwater fishing early on and moved to Key West. This is where he got more experience in backcountry waters and also explored far offshore spots for big game fishing.

With a guide this experienced and fishing grounds this versatile, there’s plenty of adventures to choose from. Check out mangroves and nearshore waters, where you can target Shark, Barracuda, Permit, Cobia, Snapper, and Grouper. Or head out to the shallows and battle the Silver King - Tarpon!

You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Pathfinder that accommodates up to 4 guests. She’s powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine and reaches the speed of 50 knots. The boat features the latest navigational electronics, safety gear, and a live bait tank.

All fishing gear, including live bait, rods, reels, and lures are covered. There’s also bottled water on the boat but feel free to bring other beverages and food. Don’t forget your sun protection, such as sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.

Capt. David’s enthusiasm is contagious! Even if you’re not passionate about fishing, you’ll find yourself wanting to catch more and waiting for the next battle with the rod. It’s easy to make the best out of this trip. Just pick a date and join Chasin’ Tails!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Sunset Tarpon Madness
    In demand! Last booked: 22 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Jul 31
    US $650
    Key West is well known for Tarpon and Capt. Dave is well known for finding them! Fish the afternoon tide for these behemoth beasts while in the calm and protected waters around Key West. Tarpon average 50-60lbs. to more than 150 lbs. Your in for a great fight, in a great place with a great guide.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Target Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Tarpon, Sharks, and many other fish species on this short morning adventure. You'll be back at the marina before lunch, with the bag full of freshest fish meat. Just pack some snacks and drinks.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $700
    Short afternoon trips are perfect for novice anglers or families with kids. Anyone can join these adventures, as you'll stay in calm waters. Catch your first fish here or learn a new technique. Just pack some snacks and drinks and you're ready to go.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Explore the mangroves and nearshore waters, targeting Snapper, Grouper, Permit, Tarpon, Barracuda, Sharks, and many more. Morning bite is usually stronger, so get ready for amazing action. All fishing equipment is covered by the captain.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $750
    Target Permit, Barracuda, Shark, Tarpon, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and many more. All fishing equipment, licenses, and bottled water are covered by the captain. Afternoon trips are great for families with kids and novice anglers.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $850
    This trip is a great way to explore nearshore waters and mangroves. Go after Snapper, Tarpon, Permit, Sharks, Barracuda, Cobia, Jacks, Grouper, and a other great game fish. Surround yourself with white sandy beaches, lush Mangrove islands, and an abundance of wildlife on your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Explore the vast backcountry and nearshore waters with an experienced guide at the helm. Calm and pristine waters await you after a short ride to the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. Fish for species like Sharks, Barracuda, Permit, Tarpon, Cobia, Jacks, Snapper, Grouper, and a host of other great game fish. On full day trips, you can explore many different islands and fishing areas.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Marquesas
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    The Marquesas Keys are legendary as a world class light tackle fishing destination, famed for its many shipwrecks, it's pristine flats, and fished filled channels. Fish for Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Sharks, and Barracuda to name a few. This isolated Atoll is a once in a lifetime experience. Receiving very little fishing pressure in general. Many days anglers may find they are alone in the Marquesas.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Split Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Jul 31
    US $1,200
    The best of both ends of the day. Tarpon being nocturnal by nature is best fished for during the early am and late pm hours. This trip leaves right at sunrise for 4 hours, returns to the dock during lunchtime, and heads back out around 5:00 pm for another 4 hours. This is truly the best chance you will have to catch a Tarpon in the springtime.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning

FAQs about Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails

Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Sunset Tarpon Madness (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Marquesas (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Tarpon Split Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
Trips booked with Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capt. David Lamb – Chasin' Tails include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Charter Operator

Key West Pro Guides
Key West, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
60 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since December 2017
August 1998 I started running Charters professionally out of Key West. In 2003, I created the Key West Pro Guides team, and now more than 40,000 successful charters, we are the biggest team on the island! Flats, backcountry, wreck, reef, offshore, you name it. We have been featured on many TV shows like River Monsters and have won hundreds of awards in the Key West Fishing Tournament. Come experience an awesome day on the water with one of the most productive teams in Key West!! From early childhood in Washington State, Dave was on the water every possible minute. As a freshwater fisherman young Dave became an expert on Steelhead and Salmon. Making the decision to fish in the tropic’s Captain Dave found himself in Key West in 2000.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Bay boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled Water
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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BOOK IT!!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on November 16, 2023
What trip! We can’t say enough about our fishing trip with Capt. David Lamb! We booked a five hour mangrove fishing trip...
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Sunset Tarpon Madness

VERIFIED   Sunset Tarpon Madness on June 14, 2023
We had a great evening of fishing with David, a knowledgeable, easy-going guide who made our first trip to Key West a success!...
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Logan P.
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   Tarpon Split Day Trip on May 16, 2023
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Tim H.
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Dinner and a show

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 30, 2023
Caught some yellow Jacks and Mangroves for dinner - they finished the day catching black tip sharks.  Had a lot of fun. ...
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This is THE guy you want

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 3, 2024
Hands down best experience in the keys.  10/10.  Even in less than idea condition still managed to put us on fish even had...
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