Hook 1 Charters - Key West 

4.7/5 (116 reviews)
 North Roosevelt Boulevard 1801, Key West, FL 33040, United States

Hook 1 Charters - Key West 

4.7/5 (116 reviews)
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North Roosevelt Boulevard 1801
Key West, FL, United States
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Come join along with one of Key West Top Fishing guides, Captain Chandler Williams! embark on a journey exploring its inshore and nearshore waters.  Fishing the backcountry, flats, reefs, and wrecks. Fishing with world known guide Captain Chandler Williams, a highly experienced angler and guide who has fished and guided all over the world will not leave you disappointed! Chandler currently guides from Everglades City and through out the entire Florida Keys. Discover the beauty of fishing in these tropical islands of Florida and you will surely want to come back. This is an experince like any other!

Your trip will start on an 18ft chittum flats boat, an extremeley nice and comfrotable 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 yeti ice-box to store your food and drinks and a livewell so you can use shrimp and crabs if needed.

You and the captain will target bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish, snook, snapper, and other species. Using light tackle, fly fishing methods, and sometimes live bait methods in order to catch 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 snacks or food and non spray sunscreen! And any bevergaes you would like other than water. 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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (48)

He put me on fish all day.
Great Trip!
Great Trip!
+45

Angler rating

93
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4
4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

76%

Showing 1 - 5 of 116 reviews
Showing: 5 of 116 reviews
Ross Travis
Ross Travis
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
3/4 Day Trip on November 20, 20242 adults
Chandler is a great captain. His boat is immaculate and of really high standard. Fishing was great and he can tailor the trip around where you want to go and what fish you want to catch. Would 100% reccomend.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Bonefish
Snook
Tarpon
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Neil Ortkiese
Neil Ortkiese
The captain canceled
June 23, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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John Nabors
John Nabors
4.7
Verified
He put me on fish all day.
Full Day Trip on July 23, 20252 adults
I would fish with Chandler any day of the week. I pray that it’s sooner than later. Thanks man
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Tarpon
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
John I miss you already brother! Thanks for the chats, and the amazing day getting to know you bro!
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James Gillespie
James Gillespie
5.0
Verified
Fishing with hook 1
Half Day Trip on January 30, 20251 adult
Had a very good time caught so many jacks stopped counting on light tackle also sea trout Chandler very good knowledge of area would definitely use him again
1
Mark Bernstein
Mark Bernstein
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
Half Day Trip on December 11, 20241 adult
0

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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November 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
For the kids!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Tarpon Tarpon Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half day mid afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half day - late evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half Day Trip – late evening Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Tarpon Full Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip – Marquesa Atoll
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
12 Hour Trip – Dusk to Dawn
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 2 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (48)

He put me on fish all day.
Great Trip!
Great Trip!
+45

Angler rating

93
6
4
4
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

76%

Showing 1 - 5 of 116 reviews
Showing: 5 of 116 reviews
Ross Travis
Ross Travis
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
3/4 Day Trip on November 20, 20242 adults
Chandler is a great captain. His boat is immaculate and of really high standard. Fishing was great and he can tailor the trip around where you want to go and what fish you want to catch. Would 100% reccomend.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Bonefish
Snook
Tarpon
0
Neil Ortkiese
Neil Ortkiese
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on June 23, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
John Nabors
John Nabors
4.7
Verified
He put me on fish all day.
Full Day Trip on July 23, 20252 adults
I would fish with Chandler any day of the week. I pray that it’s sooner than later. Thanks man
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Tarpon
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
John I miss you already brother! Thanks for the chats, and the amazing day getting to know you bro!
0
James Gillespie
James Gillespie
5.0
Verified
Fishing with hook 1
Half Day Trip on January 30, 20251 adult
Had a very good time caught so many jacks stopped counting on light tackle also sea trout Chandler very good knowledge of area would definitely use him again
1
Mark Bernstein
Mark Bernstein
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
Half Day Trip on December 11, 20241 adult
0

FAQs about Hook 1 Charters - Key West

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What is the boat like?

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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
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