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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Backcountry-Morning
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    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
    Price for up to 2 persons
    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
    4 Hour Trip- Backcountry-Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    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
    6 Hour Trip – Backcountry
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    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
    Price for up to 2 persons
    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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing guide
Great trip
Windy but fun
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Chris D.
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Best fishing guide

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Backcountry-Morning on December 10, 2024
Booked a solo trip with Captain Neil. Hands-down, the best guy I know to go fishing with. You will not be disappointed. He...
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Frank C.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Backcountry-Morning on November 11, 2024
Excellent guide! Neil was great, knows his waterways! Highly recommend
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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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Joshua M.
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Great fishing and awesome experience

VERIFIED   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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Judd & Karla Toepperwein
Excellent
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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!
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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 - 5 Hour trip- Shallow Shark Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip- Backcountry-Afternoon (4 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

Your operator

24/7 Sportfishing
Key West, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
147 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.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Maverick
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Suzuki 2023
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

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

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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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