Hook 1 Charters – Key West

Come join Hook 1 Charters in Key West, Florida and embark on a journey exploring its inshore and nearshore waters as well as the backcountry, flats, reefs, and wrecks. Fishing with world known Captain Chandler Williams, a cordial angler who has fished and guided all over the world. Chandler currently guides from Miami to Key West.  Discover the beauty of fishing in these tropical islands of Florida and you will surely want to come back.

Your trip will start on an 18 chittum flats boat, a reliable vessel that can accommodate up to 2-3 guests. It’s powered by a 115 HP Mercury Pro XS engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots, uses GPS, fishfinder, as well as radar technology for efficient navigation. You’ll also have an ice-box to store your food and drinks and a livewell so you can use shrimp and ceabs if needed.

You and the captain will target bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish, snook, snapper, and other species. Using light tackle or fly fishing methods in order to attract your desired species. Some species are only to be released, keep your catch upon request and discussion with captian based on your trip. Kids are welcome to join the trip as well.

The captain covers you for all the light tackle and fly fishing gear, live bait, lures, water and ice, and licenses. The only
thing you’ll need to bring is your favorite food and non spray sunscreen! Please make sure no spray on products.

Come and have a fishing trip with Hook 1 Charters and create many fond memories on the water!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    For the kids!
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $450
    A trip for the young ones! If you are an ADULT……..Do not book this half day because its cheaper. I will cancel your trip and\or you will be charged an extra 30%. This is for kids who have little to no fishing experince, young, and want to do something less challenging. Thank you for understanding!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Permit
    Permit
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Tarpon Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $550
    Hardcore Tarpon Fishing! This is strictly for someone looking to catch tarpon.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $550
    Spend 4 hours on the water and have a great time chasing Permit, Bonefish, tarpon, snapers and jacks with fly rod or light tackle. Youll depart at 8:00 a.m or earlier/later depending on the tide.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Nighttime Tarpon
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $550
    Start your trip at 6:00 p.m. and have a great experience of chasing Tarpon in the evening. The trip lasts for 4 hours and comes with all the fishing equipment you'll need.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $700
    6 hours on the water give you plenty of opportunity and allow you to travel a bit fuether if needed. You'll depart at 8:00 a.m or earlier/later depending on tide. This trip will give you plenty of time to explore the florida keys back country and the species it offers to cactch
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Nighttime Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $700
    This trip is the perfect choice if you want to spend several hours fishing at night. You and the captain will depart at 7:00 p.m. and chase Tarpon for 6 hours. Just bring your favorite snacks and the captain will take care of the rest.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Marquesa Atoll
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $850
    This trip includes an entire day of fishing 30 miles west of Key West in the Marquesas! You'll chase a number of species and enjoy fishing for 8 hours, starting at 6:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $900
    For an even longer stay on the water, come aboard this 8-hour trip giving you a full day In the floroda keys backcountry! Chasing permit, tarpon, bonefish, jacks and snappers
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Full Day
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $900
    Full day of HardCore Tarpon fishing.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Ten Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $1,100
    On this fun trip, you get ten hours of backcountry and flats fishing! Chase species such as Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, snook and Tarpon and create lovely memories on the water. The captain will take care of all the gear needed for the trip.
  • Private trip
    Lobster bully net
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $1,200
    Night time bully netting for lobster! Up to 4 people and can keep up to 20 lobster!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Dusk to Dawn
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $1,500
    This trip includes an entire 12-hour day of fishing. When booking this trip, you'll have a number of options regarding activities you can do. Feel free to call the captain and discuss your possibilities for this trip. As always, he'll supply you with everything you'll need except for snacks.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
Great guide - Great experience!
Great Charter in the Back Country
Great Charter in the Back Country
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
75%
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John R.
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5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guide - Great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 12, 2024
Captain Chandler lives up to his high star ratings. He suggested the night before as we were confirming the details, that we...
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Philip K.
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Captain Chandler knows best!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Marquesa Atoll on May 30, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a fishing trip with Captain Chandler Williams and it was nothing short of extraordinary!...
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Jerry H.
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5.0 / 5
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Great Charter in the Back Country

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 14, 2024
Chandler is a very knowledgeable captain and knows where the fish are hiding. With in 5min of our first stop my son caught...
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Steve K.
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on November 3, 2024
Captain Chandler put us on fish almost instantly.  Very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful.  Great day, great guy!  Definitely...
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Kevin S.
Excellent
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Fishing addicted

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 6, 2024
Chandler wants to catch fish! His drive to get you on fish is non stop. We made a longer run than he wanted cause he knew the...
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FAQs about Hook 1 Charters – Key West

Hook 1 Charters – Key West offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - For the kids! (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Tarpon Tarpon Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Nighttime Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Nighttime Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Full Day Trip – Marquesa Atoll (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Tarpon Full Day (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Ten Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Lobster bully net (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Dusk to Dawn (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Hook 1 Charters – Key West, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Hook 1 Charters – Key West include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Bait and tackle included and provided by the captain. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No)
  • Drinks (Water and ice included. Alcohol allowed )
  • Fishing License (All charter licensing and permits provided. You don’t not need a license while on my boat. )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Hook 1 Charters – Key West offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Hook 1 Charters – Key West offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hook 1 Charters – Key West include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Chandler Williams
Key West, Florida, United States
20 Fishing Reports
130 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
Captain Chandler Williams has been in the outdoor industry since he was 17. By the age of 18, he was an international guide. He has guided in Four different countries, across three different continents. He's got experience guiding in the Florida Keys and along the coastal waters of South Carolina. Capt. Chandler is an extremely well known captain in the outdoor industry. Chandler currently fishes for Under Armour as an Athlete for the brand, and is a tournament guide. He currently guides the backcountry waters from everglades to Key West. Booking a trip with Chandler will land you with one of the best Captains in this area and an experience of a lifetime. mentored by local legends. Chandler has put his time in these waters. If you want shots at catching trophy fish this is your guy! The customer service will make you feel like you ‘re at a five star lodge. Chandler cares about his customers and wants the best experience for them. Booking with Chandler will truly be a trip of a life time! ITS IN THE REVIEWS!

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Permit Permit

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Chittum Skiffs
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Bait and tackle included and provided by the captain.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No
Drinks
Water and ice included. Alcohol allowed
Fishing License
All charter licensing and permits provided. You don’t not need a license while on my boat.
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
Child Friendly
Kids are welcome
You Keep Catch
Certain species
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

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:

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

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