Salt Therapy Charters 

4.8
(103 reviews)
 25163 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL 33042, United States–

Salt Therapy Charters 

Summerland Key, FL, United States
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32 ft
6
4.8
(103 reviews)

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Experience the breathtaking waters of the Lower Florida Keys whether it's fishing, relaxing and swimming at the beautiful sandbars, snorkeling at the reef, or witnessing a gorgeous sunset with Salt Therapy Charters. We are located in Summerland Key, join Captain Josh Houle in exploring some of the best inshore, offshore, wreck, as well as backcountry fishing spots in the lower Florida Keys. Your captain does his best in securing a fun, safe, and productive experience on the water, no matter your age or skills. Bring the whole family and spend a wonderful day of fishing with Salt Therapy Charters!

Your adventure takes place on a spacious 32' century center console that can accommodate up to 6 anglers. The boat is powered by new twin 300 HP Suzuki engines, equipped with all the modern navigation electronics, and includes a small private bathroom. There's also a live well, and a first mate to improve your fishing experience even more.

Some of the species you can go after will include Blackfin Tuna, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Tarpon, Snapper, Sharks, and many other species. To attract them, you can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, drift fish, as well as jig. The captain uses both light and heavy tackle.

Your whole family is welcome aboard, so bring your kids as well. If you decide to keep your catch, Captain Josh can clean it for you so it's ready for cooking. He covers you for the fishing gear, live bait, and licenses as well, so just bring your favorite snacks and drinks before you depart.

Salt Therapy Charters is waiting for you!

Experience the breathtaking waters of the Lower Florida Keys whether it's fishing, relaxing and swimming at the beautiful sandbars, snorkeling at the reef, or witnessing a gorgeous sunset with Salt Therapy Charters. We are located in Summerland Key, join Captain Josh Houle in exploring some of the best inshore, offshore, wreck, as well as backcountry fishing spots in the lower Florida Keys. Your captain does his best in securing a fun, safe, and productive experience on the water, no matter your age or skills. Bring the whole family and spend a wonderful day of fishing with Salt Therapy Charters!

Your adventure takes place on a spacious 32' century center console that can accommodate up to 6 anglers. The boat is powered by new twin 300 HP Suzuki engines, equipped with all the modern navigation electronics, and includes a small private bathroom. There's also a live well, and a first mate to improve your fishing experience even more.

Some of the species you can go after will include Blackfin Tuna, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Tarpon, Snapper, Sharks, and many other species. To attract them, you can bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, drift fish, as well as jig. The captain uses both light and heavy tackle.

Your whole family is welcome aboard, so bring your kids as well. If you decide to keep your catch, Captain Josh can clean it for you so it's ready for cooking. He covers you for the fishing gear, live bait, and licenses as well, so just bring your favorite snacks and drinks before you depart.

Salt Therapy Charters is waiting for you!

Josh Houle
Captain
Josh Houle
16 years of experience
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip – Shark/Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jul 29 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Mutton)
+2
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Mutton)
+2
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,175
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Deep off shore trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Swordfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Swordfish
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
103 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (83)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (103)

  • Stephen Irvine
    Stephen Irvine
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    family outing

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    my wife and bonus kids have never been ocean fishing, they spent most there life up West Texas. i grew up in FL and lived in CA for many years. we had a great time. everyone got to reel in a fish. Captain Josh was awesome, super knoweleable of the area and just plan fun to talk with. I would have gone a full day but you know kids they loose interest after a while whether your catching or not.

  • Melissa Kennedy
    Melissa Kennedy
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First time fishing the Keys

    3/4 Day Trip on October 7, 2026 • 6 adults

    Had a great time with Josh & Mike! Both great personalities & helpful! They had their work cut out with our group & handled it well!!!

  • Stacy Cep
    Stacy Cep
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Here fishy, fishy, fishy

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 2, 2026 • 4 adults

    Awesome trip. A bit windy but we made it work. Caught a barracuda bigger than anything we've caught in Minnesota. They filleted it for us and we took it to the restaurant next door where they cooked half for the four of us and we had enough to take back for another meal. Thanks guys!

  • Brian Weiner
    Brian Weiner
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    3/4 Day Trip on August 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    My kids and I had a great fishing experience with Capt Josh. Highly recommend.

  • Brian Snavely
    Brian Snavely
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Captain delivered the Mahi Mahi

    3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Brought back several keeper Mahi's which were delicious that night. Josh, was very personable which made the trip enjoyable. Weather was bad inland, but the captain did an excellent job keeping us dry the entire trip offshore.

  • Allison Drihmi
    Allison Drihmi
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Josh

    Half Day Trip (PM) on February 17, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children
  • Charles Chacos
    Charles Chacos
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of fishing

    3/4 Day Trip on March 11, 2024 • 5 adults • 2 children

    We headed out with the family for a fishing trip with captain Josh and with in the first 30 minutes had 3 Spanish Mackerel in the box. We trolled to the wreck and saw plenty of turtles, dolphins, and blackfin tuna on the way. At the wreck we hooked up in seconds but had a hard time getting them up fast enough past the sharks. The FISHERY WAS ON FIRE. We then headed in to a closer spot where the kids caught plenty of yellow tail, porgies, grunts and several on their species on the menu. We had a blast and had plenty of fish for our hook and cook immediately after. I would highly recommend this captain, crew and boat.

  • Eric Johnson
    Eric Johnson
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2025
    4.0
    Verified

    December fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on December 8, 2025 • 2 adults
  • Paul Peterson
    Paul Peterson
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Josh and Nick

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain Josh was very friendly and personable. We had fairly rough weather and he gave us the option of staying in close to the keys in calmer water or head out into the open ocean with bigger waves. We chose the ocean and theybwere fine braving the waves with us. Josh put us on fish right away. I told then my goal was to catch a shark and all day we worked towards catching one, but the 3 we had got off the hook. We saw a nice sized hammer head, a sea turtle , and lots of varieties if fish species. I went with my retired dad and Josh and Nick were great about accommodating his bad hip. They set him up to fish from sitting on one of their coolers. We would absolutely go out with these guys again.

  • Linda Oliphant
    Linda Oliphant
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain and Mate, Comfortable Boat!

    3/4 Day Trip on May 20, 2024 • 4 adults

    Captain Josh and Mate Mark were excellent! Stormy Monday morning, so Josh offered to switch to Tuesday and gave us many suggestions for other activities. Tuesday was beautiful, calm seas made for a very enjoyable trip. Josh and Mark answered our many questions. We caught mahi and snapper, saw dolphins and more. Suggested cook your catch at Tonio's, which was fantastic! Highly recommend!!!

FAQs about Salt Therapy Charters

Salt Therapy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip – Shark/Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,175 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Deep off shore trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Swordfish (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Salt Therapy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Salt Therapy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Salt Therapy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Salt Therapy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Salt Therapy Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Josh Houle
Josh Houle
Summerland Key, Florida, United States
104 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2021
Captain Josh was born and raised in New England where his father was always taking him fishing. This became the Captain's passion and he always wanted to go to south Florida where he could do it all year long. He left home and joined the Marine Corps, when he returned home, he settled down and made his own way on the waterways of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. On a vacation down to the keys with his wife and kids, Captain Josh and his family decided this is where they belonged. The captain has spent nearly everyday on the water since his arrival and it's his passion to share this experience and be able to make a living doing it!
Josh Houle
Josh Houle
104
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Josh was born and raised in New England where his father was always taking him fishing. This became the Captain's passion and he always wanted to go to south Florida where he could do it all year long. He left home and joined the Marine Corps, when he returned home, he settled down and made his own way on the waterways of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. On a vacation down to the keys with his wife and kids, Captain Josh and his family decided this is where they belonged. The captain has spent nearly everyday on the water since his arrival and it's his passion to share this experience and be able to make a living doing it!

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bull Shark
Bull Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a large mackerel aboard an offshore fishing boat, with a second adult and rods visible on the open-water deck.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Melissa K.
    Melissa K.
    Had a great time with Josh & Mike! Both great personalities & helpful! They had their work cut out with our group & handled it well!!!
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Brian W.
    Brian W.
    My kids and I had a great fishing experience with Capt Josh. Highly recommend.
  • Angler proudly holds a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with another person partially visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
    Brought back several keeper Mahi's which were delicious that night. Josh, was very personable which made the trip enjoyable. Weather was bad inland, but the captain did an excellent job keeping us dry the entire trip offshore.
  • Angler proudly displaying a small fish while aboard a fishing boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Stephen I.
    Stephen I.
    my wife and bonus kids have never been ocean fishing, they spent most there life up West Texas. i grew up in FL and lived in CA for many years. we had a great time. everyone got to reel in a fish. Captain Josh was awesome, super knoweleable of the area and just plan fun to talk with. I would have gone a full day but you know kids they loose interest after a while whether your catching or not.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Stacy C.
    Stacy C.
    Awesome trip. A bit windy but we made it work. Caught a barracuda bigger than anything we've caught in Minnesota. They filleted it for us and we took it to the restaurant next door where they cooked half for the four of us and we had enough to take back for another meal. Thanks guys!
  • Family group posing on a fishing boat with a large mackerel-style fish, including a young angler in a life jacket on the dock.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Allison D.
    Allison D.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Eric J.
    Eric J.
  • Angler skillfully netting a shark while fishing on a boat, with smaller fish displayed on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Tisha B.
    Tisha B.
    We had such a great time! Josh and Mark were so knowledgeable and helpful. Made our day on the water absolutely awesome!!
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of the day, including a large King Mackerel and other species, at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Gary W.
    Gary W.
    This was a great time on the water. The captain and crew were very patient with family. There were 4 of us. We had never fished the ocean before. They had a bunch of different options of tackle and equipment. To catch different species and we did. Thank you, we all had great time.
  • Close-up of a large fish head, likely a Mackerel, resting on a wooden surface, showcasing its sharp teeth and distinctive features.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Grouper
    Harry M.
    Harry M.
    Outstanding day on the water despite less than ideal time of year and fishing report. Caught lots of fish with guidance from captain and excellent first mate. Would recommend to anyone wanting a day of fishing while visiting the keys.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Century
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Summerland Key right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
TarponTarpon
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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