Based out of Islamorada, Keys Aquatic Adventures is your ticket to a unforgettable and memorable time on the water.

Capt. Charlie aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, spearfishing, and spinning. You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Wahoo, Grouper, and Tuna, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 26’ Sea Chaser boat with twin Suzuki engines that can safely take up to 6 anglers. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so. This is a children-friendly charter and pet friendly charter so you’re welcome to bring your kids or favorite pet on board for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Keys Aquatic Adventures.  Book a trip of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 hour Sandbar trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $390
    This is a great inexpensive way to get out on the water and enjoy the Sandbar
  • Private trip
    2 hour Sandbar trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $390
    is a great way and inexpensive way to get out on the water see the sites and Sandbar
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Fish and Snorkel (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $790
    Four-hour fishing trip and a snorkel or lighthouse tour for up to 6 people. Includes everything you need for fishing: Safety equipment, Rods, Reels, Bait, Tackle, Licensing and Coolers with ice. You bring whatever you would like to eat and drink for the 4 hours. You keep all the fish and I will recommend the excellent restaurant's in Islamorada area to take you fresh catch for a wonderful meal. After fishing we can snorkel or tour the beautiful coral reefs and lighthouses of Islamorada.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Fish and Snorkel (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $790
    A 4-hour fishing trip and a snorkel or lighthouse tour for up to 6 people. Includes everything you need for fishing: safety equipment, rods, reels, bait, tackle, licensing, and coolers with ice. You bring whatever you would like to eat and drink for the 4 hours. You keep all the fish and I will recommend the excellent restaurants in the Islamorada area to take your fresh catch for a wonderful meal. After fishing, we can snorkel or tour the beautiful coral reefs and lighthouses of Islamorada.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $790
    A 4-hour fishing trip for up to 6 people. Includes everything you need for fishing: Safety equipment, rods, reels, bait, tackle, licensing, and coolers with ice. You bring whatever you would like to eat and drink for the 4 hours. You keep all the fish, I will clean and bag your fish and recommend excellent restaurants in the Islamorada area to take you fresh catch for them to cook it for you. Hook and cook, there's nothing better or tastier. Please call or text for availability.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $790
    A 4-hour fishing trip for up to 6 people. Includes everything you need for fishing: safety equipment, rods, reels, bait, tackle, licensing, and coolers with ice. You bring whatever you would like to eat and drink for the 4 hours. You keep all the fish, I will clean and bag your fish and recommend excellent restaurants in the Islamorada area to take you fresh catch for them to cook it for you. Hook and cook, there's nothing better or tastier. Please call or text for availability.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Combo Upon Request
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $990
    We can customize any trip to your liking depending on how many hours you would like and what you would like to do (fish snorkel or both). It’ll be a personal experience that you only get with Keys Aquatic Adventures.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,190
    On a full day trip we will go offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Wrasse (Humphead)
    Humphead Wrasse
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FAQs about Keys Aquatic Adventures

Keys Aquatic Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $390 per group - 2 hour Sandbar trip AM (2 hours)
  • US $390 per group - 2 hour Sandbar trip PM (2 hours)
  • US $790 per group - Half Day – Fish and Snorkel (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $790 per group - Half Day – Fish and Snorkel (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $790 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $790 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Combo Upon Request (6 hours)
  • US $1,190 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Keys Aquatic Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Keys Aquatic Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Keys Aquatic Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Keys Aquatic Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Keys Aquatic Adventures include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Charlie Gomes
Islamorada, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2022
Captain Charlie Gomes is a passionate angler who looks forward to sharing what he knows with his guests.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Sea Chaser (Center console) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 140HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Adam S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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BEST KEYS EXPERIENCE!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Combo Upon Request on March 14, 2024
Captain Charlie and Heather were amazing! Their communication leading up to the trip was stellar and made getting prepared...
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Jan S.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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Multiple trips with Captain Charlie

Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 6, 2023
Captain Charlie is an incredible Charter Captain and an amazing person. My first trip went so well that I’ve returned multiple...
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Tracy B.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Charlie is the best!

6 Hour Trip – Combo Upon Request on May 17, 2023
If you’re looking for the best charter in the keys, you found him. Captain Charlie nose, every nook and cranny of the keys...
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Heather C.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hidden Gem in Florida Keys

Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2023
I have chartered with Captain Charlie a multiple times since I discovered this hidden gem. Each trip has been as memorable...
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Beth S.
Jupiter, Florida
Excellent
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We Always Book With Captain Charlie!

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2023
The best in the biz! We love Captain Charlie! His knowledge and experience is superb! We’ve done the larger charters out...
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