24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry

24/7 Sportfishing is located on Geiger Key, just outside Key West with quick access into the backcountry of the keys. Catching fish is a bonus to an already breathtaking trip.

You’ll be visually scanning pristine water and sight fishing using light tackle techniques fishing for Barracuda, Tarpon, Snapper, Permit, Jacks and Shark depending on the season and conditions of the day. 

Your fishing adventure starts on a restored 17’ Maverick flats skiff with a NEW 4stroke 90 HP for instant speed up to 40 mph. It can safely take up to 2 anglers.

It’s recommended to bring polarized sunglasses and maybe a towel.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Backcountry-Morning
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    BACKCOUNTRY- FISHING, SANDBAR, WILDLIFE, LOBSTER, SNORKEL You and the captain will be spending your time staring into beautiful shallow water, observing an abundance of wildlife, and visually make casts using light tackle spinning gear. An extremely relaxed and enjoyable half day of floating around catching fish. Fly Fishing friendly.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip- Backcountry-Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $550
    BACKCOUNTRY- FISHING, SANDBAR, WILDLIFE, LOBSTER, SNORKEL You and the captain will be spending your time staring into beautiful shallow water, observing an abundance of wildlife, and visually make casts using light tackle spinning gear. An extremely relaxed and enjoyable half day of floating around catching fish. Fly Fishing friendly.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour trip- Shallow Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    On your trip, we will often catch a few fish for bait and then hook into the largest predator that roams the Backcountry. The Shark !!!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Backcountry
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    BACKCOUNTRY- FISHING, SANDBAR, WILDLIFE, LOBSTER, SNORKEL You'll have a memorable experience looking at beautiful shallow water, observing rich wildlife, and visually making casts using light tackle spinning equipment. Enjoy 6 truly relaxing hours floating around catching fish. Fly Fishing friendly.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Backcountry
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Backcountry fishing, sandbar, wildlife, Lobster, snorkel. A longer day gives us more options for good spots further away to really settle in and unwind, Keys-style. Fly Fishing friendly

FAQs about 24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry

24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Backcountry-Morning (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip- Backcountry-Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 5 Hour trip- Shallow Shark Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Backcountry (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Backcountry (8 hours)

When you book a trip with 24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with 24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry offers the following types of fishing:
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with 24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Charter Operator

24/7 Sportfishing
Key West, Florida, United States
142 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2018
After running guided fishing trips since 1998 in Virginia, Capt. Neil decided to become a full-time captain in 2002 and moved to the Keys in 2014. His good nature and experience as a professional fishing guide for over two decades will ensure an enjoyable fun filled day catching fish in the Florida Keys. Guests have come back again and again and many have become like family – not only because of the fishing success, but also for the laughs and camaraderie we’ve had over the years. Maintaining a fun, friendly and enjoyable atmosphere on the boat is what it’s about, “I’m up for exchanging knowledge, and happily showing you what fishing in Key West is all about,” says Capt Neil. Over his career he has earned sponsorship from well known companies like Costa, Penn, Berkley, to name a few.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Maverick (Flats boat) originally built in 1998, and restored in 2020. Powered by a 90HP Suzuki 2023 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

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

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Windy but fun
Full day trip with Captain Neil
Full day trip with Captain Neil
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Joshua M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing and awesome experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Backcountry-Morning on March 28, 2024
Thanks Capt Neil for a great morning out on the water.  Probably one of my best ever charter trips!
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Alex Y.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Backcountry on February 12, 2024
Neil was a great host, showing us around the mangroves and putting us on fish throughout. Would recommend to anyone looking...
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Judd & Karla Toepperwein
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AWESOME TRIP!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Backcountry on December 27, 2023
Captain Neil is awesome he put us on fish and we had a blast!
Judd & Karla Toepperwein recommends 24/7 Sportfishing – Calm Backcountry
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Neal P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Windy but fun

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Backcountry on December 11, 2023
Weather made us work hard for the fish we got, but a great trip overall.
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Gene M.
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Half Day on the Flats with Captain Neil

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Backcountry-Morning on April 14, 2022
My 10 year old son and I had the PERFECT trip with Captain Neil.  You will not find a nicer captain on the water.  He put...
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