Lock It Up Charters offers a wide range of fishing trips. Captain Jason Calhoun caters to everyone no matter your skill level. With multiple techniques in his wheelhouse, he’ll work with everyone to create the perfect fishing adventure. You choose your fishing package, and let Capt. Jason do the rest.

You’ll be fishing on an 18’ McKee Craft center console that accommodates up to 3 guests. She’s powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine that reaches the speed of 35 knots. The boat features navigational electronics, a live bait tank, and a cooler. No matter what trip you choose, you’ll have everything you need for a successful day on the water.

Trips range from short patch reef trips to longer trips that can hit multiple areas. Trips target a variety of fish ranging from Snapper to Tuna, and so many others. The best part about any fishing adventure is you never know what you might catch. No matter what you land, Capt. Jason will clean and fillet it free of charge.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. The captain covers bottled water but feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks. Sun protection, such as hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses are always recommended to bring.

Lock It Up Charters will work with you to make your adventure the best day ever. Just pick the date.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    Not sure you'll enjoy fishing or you're just short on time? Well, this is for you. This short trip offers you a chance to bend some rods and have a little fun. The 2-hour trip offers you a chance to get out to a patch reef or into the backcountry. You will hopefully get on Snapper and maybe Grouper, Yellow Jack, Triggerfish, Barracuda, and sharks. All trips are weather-dependent and your fishing equipment is covered by the captain.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $350
    Not sure you'll enjoy fishing or you're just short on time? Well, this is for you. This short trip offers you a chance to bend some rods and have a little fun. The 2-hour trip offers you a chance to get out to a patch reef or into the backcountry. You will hopefully get on Snapper and maybe Grouper, Yellow Jack, Triggerfish, Barracuda, and sharks. All trips are weather-dependent and your fishing equipment is covered by the captain.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $650
    A half day trip entails bouncing around a few spots on the patch reef and/or a wreck. Half day trips give you the chance to fish for Snappers, Grouper and Barracuda – but you never know what you might catch. All trips are weather dependent.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Midday Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $650
    A half day trip entails bouncing around a few spots on the patch reef and/or a wreck. Half day trips give you the chance to fish for Snappers, Grouper and Barracuda – but you never know what you might catch. All trips are weather dependent.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $650
    A half day trip entails bouncing around a few spots on the patch reef and/or a wreck. Half day trips give you the chance to fish for Snappers, Grouper and Barracuda – but you never know what you might catch. All trips are weather dependent.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $800
    A 6-hour trip entails bouncing around a few spots on the patch reef and/or a wreck. If the conditions are right, trolling is an option. 6-hour trips give you the chance to fish for a wide variety of fish – but you never know what you might catch. All trips are weather-dependent.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $900
    Full day trips give you more options. Over the course of 8 hours, you can fish the patch reefs, the wrecks, and/or troll the open waters. This gives anglers the chance to catch Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. As always, you never know what you might catch, and this trip offers the most variety. All trips are weather dependent.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Mahi/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $900
    This trip is for those who want to hunt for Mahi, Tuna, and other fish that cruises these waters. These trips are weather-dependent. The longer the trip, the better the chance to catch what you want.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Night Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,000
    Night trips are best during full moon, however they can be done anytime. These trips focus on the wrecks and deeper reefs. Species caught at night are commonly Snapper and Grouper, however, you really never know what's roaming around at night. Night fishing has to have good weather conditions and are suited to more experienced anglers.
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VERIFIED   Special 8 hour trip for Stelios Horaitis on August 20, 2024
Copt Jason was excellent :approach,communication,customers requests, not watching the clock and not leaving earlier as some...
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Desire S.
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VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 2024
We had a great time on our excursion! It was eventful to say the least, as we had this feisty barracuda that showed up to the...
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We got our grouper!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (AM) on October 15, 2024
We are in the Keys celebrating my wife’s big 4-0 and she really wanted to eat some fresh grouper.  Jason worked hard to...
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Jeff B.
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Great day fishing with Jay and Lock it up Charters.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 4, 2024
My son and I booked an 8-hour fishing trip with Lock it up Charters. The day before the weather looked liked it could be an...
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Jude S.
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What a day, really great host.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 19, 2024
We went on a 6 hr trip to look for Mahi but as it became clear they were not around Jason took us to another spot and we caught...
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FAQs about Lock It Up Charters

Lock It Up Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Midday Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Mahi/Trolling (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Night Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Lock It Up Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lock It Up Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When available live bait is provided before we start our trip but sometimes we have to catch bait in the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All legal fish kept will be cleaned on the boat by your Capt )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses are covered for all guests )

Lock It Up Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Lock It Up Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing

Top targeted fish species with Lock It Up Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida, United States
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219 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since August 2021
I moved to the Keys when I was 21, but I've lived and fished in Florida most of my life. I worked on lobster/stone crab boats for years, but decided to get a "real job." I never left the water or fishing. I'm happy to be back doing what I love and sharing it with others. Do what you love and you never work a day in your life, well that's the plan.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Snapper (Mutton) Mutton Snapper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
McKee Craft
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha v6
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
When available live bait is provided before we start our trip but sometimes we have to catch bait in the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All legal fish kept will be cleaned on the boat by your Capt
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are covered for all guests

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Key Largo to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We take all age clients and all skill levels
You Keep Catch

How you can pay

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
Bank Transfer

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