Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West

When fishing Biscayne Bay, The Everglades, or The Florida Keys, the “Sportfishing capital of the world,” we can assure you an amazing experience out on the water. We offer stress-free fishing for beginners, intermediates, and family fishing. If you’re an experienced angler, we’ll get right to it! We are ready for all levels of fishing!

Whether you’re in the area for business or on vacation, let’s get on the water and have a great time! We are here to educate, instruct and make your day of fishing a memorable one with stress-free instructions. We specialize in families with kids. On a typical day, we will target Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Sea trout, Sharks, and other species that are native to these waters, weather permitting!

Our team of USCG-approved guides has an average of 25 years of fishing these waters, and most are natives of these waters. Key West trips are carefully planned. We can offer you gulf-side wreck fishing from Key West to the Marquesas. Species targeted are Permit, Cobia, Snapper, Barracuda, and Sharks. You tell me what species you would like to target, and depending on the time of year, we can make a recommendation.

Purple Isle Fishing Charters offers amazing eco-tours and will customize your fishing adventure to suit your needs and interest. We also believe in giving back to those who have served our country! We offer a discount to our military (must have military ID).

Wreck fishing in the Florida Keys is a unique type of fishing that anglers from all over the world come to experience. Hence, we are the sportfishing capital of the world.

Purple Isle Fishing Charters will make it easy for you to have the fishing adventure of your dreams! Start planning your trip today!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hr – Backcountry Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $625
    Biscayne Bay or Florida Keys flats or gulf-side fishing. Light tackle, spin, plug, live bait, or fly. Bring your choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hr – Key West Gulfside or Flats
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Key West Gulfside or flats for targeted species. Bring your choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks with you.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hr – Elliott Key Sandbar/Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Enjoy the day doing a little fishing, eco-tourism, and stopping at the world-famous Sands Cut/Elliott Key sandbar. Non-alcoholic drinks included. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks along with you.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hr – Islamorada Sandbar & Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Enjoy the day doing a little fishing, eco-tourism, and stopping at the world-famous Islamorada sandbar. Non-alcoholic drinks included. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks along with you.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hr – Elliott Key Sandbar/Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $950
    Enjoy the day doing a little fishing, eco-tourism and stopping at the world famous Sands cut /Elliott Key sandbar. Non-alcoholic drinks included. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches and snacks along with you.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hr – Islamorada Sandbar & Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $950
    Enjoy the day doing a little fishing, eco-tourism, and stopping at the world-famous Islamorada sandbar. Non-alcoholic drinks included. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks along with you.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hr – Backcountry/Gulf Charter
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $975
    Depending on the time of year, Biscayne Bay, Florida Keys, or Everglades National Park for targeted species. Everglades trips are full-day excursions. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks along with you.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    8 Hr – Key West Fishing & Eco-Tour
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Enjoy the day doing a little fishing, eco-tourism, and stopping at the world-famous Islamorada sandbar. Non-alcoholic drinks included. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks along with you. Half Day fishing and a half-day island hopping in Key West. Best of both worlds with this eco-tourism-friendly package.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hr – Key West Gulfside or Flats
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Key West Gulfside or flats for targeted species. Key West trips are full-day excursions. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks along with you.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hr – Custom Tailored Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,150
    You tell me where you want to go and what species you would like to catch and I can tailor a package for you depending on time of year, weather and migration patterns. This works for Miami, Lower Keys, Key West and Marquesas.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hr – Marquesas or Gulf Wrecks
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,150
    Marquesas or Key West Gulfside wrecks for targeted species. Key West trips are full-day excursions. Bring your own choice of beverages, food, sandwiches, and snacks along with you.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper

FAQs about Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West

Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $625 per group - 4 Hr – Backcountry Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hr – Key West Gulfside or Flats (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hr – Elliott Key Sandbar/Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hr – Islamorada Sandbar & Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 Hr – Elliott Key Sandbar/Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 Hr – Islamorada Sandbar & Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 8 Hr – Backcountry/Gulf Charter (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hr – Key West Fishing & Eco-Tour (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hr – Key West Gulfside or Flats (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hr – Custom Tailored Fishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hr – Marquesas or Gulf Wrecks (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin 7612
  • Fishfinder Garmin 7612
  • Snorkeling Equipment Upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minnkota GPS
  • Ice Box 100 QT
  • Radar Garmin

Trips booked with Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks

Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Coastal south Florida)
  • Offshore Fishing (Weather permitting )
  • Reef Fishing (Weather Permitting- Lower Keys & Key West Special)
  • Wreck Fishing (Key West Specialty)
  • Flats Fishing (Biscayne Bay)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Florida Keys Gulfside)

Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Purple Isle Fishing Charters – Miami/Key West include:
  • Cobia
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Alexander P
Homestead, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
Response time 20 hours
Member since March 2023
Born and raised in South Florida, I've been fishing since the age of 5. I hold an IGFA World Record for fly fishing 12 lb tippet. My specialty is fishing in Backcountry, Flats, Key West Gulfside Wrecks, and the Marquesas. I'm bilingual in Spanish and English. Hope to see you soon for an unforgettable day of fun!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Everglades (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Coastal south Florida
Offshore Fishing
Weather permitting
Reef Fishing
Weather Permitting- Lower Keys & Key West Special
Wreck Fishing
Key West Specialty
Flats Fishing
Biscayne Bay
Backcountry Fishing
Florida Keys Gulfside

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Garmin 7612
Fishfinder
Garmin 7612
Snorkeling Equipment
Upon request
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minnkota GPS
Ice Box
100 QT

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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