Off-Ice Charters 

4.9/5 (97 reviews)
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State licensed
 Overseas Highway 104080, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States

Off-Ice Charters 

State licensed
Key Largo, FL, United States
19 ft
4
4.9/5 (97 reviews)

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If you're ready to go fishing in Key Largo, we've got you covered with Off–Ice Charters.

Catch Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Goliath Grouper, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Nurse Shark, Redfish, and more are in the cards if conditions are right. You can expect to do some spinning or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. AUSTIN also offers fly fishing on the flats or backcountry.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be dropping lines from a 19' Skiff with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. AUSTIN will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You will need to provide your own flordia fishing license.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Off_Ice_Charters

If you're ready to go fishing in Key Largo, we've got you covered with Off–Ice Charters.

Catch Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Goliath Grouper, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Nurse Shark, Redfish, and more are in the cards if conditions are right. You can expect to do some spinning or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. AUSTIN also offers fly fishing on the flats or backcountry.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be dropping lines from a 19' Skiff with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. AUSTIN will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You will need to provide your own flordia fishing license.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Off_Ice_Charters

Austin Nelson
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Trip availability and prices

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2 hours key largo am
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $360
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 hours key largo pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $360
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 hours key largo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $360
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour fishing captian choice am
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $525
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour fishing captian choice pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $525
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour fishing evening
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hr fishing everglades
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM) key largo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $625
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM) key largo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $625
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip key largo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+4
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day PM Trip key largo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
+4
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip key largo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Bonefish
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
+1
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
97 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (82)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Heather Leiter
Heather Leiter
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Awesome fishing trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) key largo on March 29, 20262 adults

Austin was great. Super friendly and shared his knowledge of the waters and species. He helped me cast better and was a great teacher in what to do. We caught ~20 fish, one was 29”. We kept 7 due to size and regulations. I highly recommend and will book a trip with him again next time we’re in the area. He also filleted our catch and we had them for dinner over the next two days! We also reeled in a huge tarpon at the dock for fun - a 150lb fish. Highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Austin Nelson
Response from Captain

that was a really fun trip thank you forcoming out with me! looking forward to next time

Bart Smith
Bart Smith
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Nice, no stress fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) key largo on February 11, 20262 adults

Capt Austin did an excellent job. We were looking for a stress free trip on the water. We caught plenty of mangrove snappers. Probably could have limited out twice. Capt Austin was polite, helpful and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed are charter very much and look forward to fishing with him again during tarpon season when the mullet are running and the water is a bit warmer. thank you so much!!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Stephanie Hampson
Stephanie Hampson
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fun family memories!
Swim and fish on February 6, 20262 adults2 children

Capt Austen is great! We weren't experienced with this type of fishing and he gave us good tips and pointers. He was kind enough to help my 5 year old with his rod and had him hooking up easily. We went on an unfortunately cold day but we were still able to catch some snappers. I appreciate how family friendly this experience was for us. We would love to come back and we'd recommend booking a trip.

Samuel Zeoli
Samuel Zeoli
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
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Half Day Trip (PM) key largo on January 4, 20262 adults2 children

I went with my son and a couple of his friends not really expecting too much, but Captain Austin brought us to places where the mangrove snapper were biting as soon as we threw the lines in. we did the 4-Hour trip but the time went by so quick we decided next time we'll probably do a 6 or 8 hour trip with him. he also filled the fish when we got back. well worth the money and don't forget to tip the captain. Also he knows more than most people about the area and the locations that are best for fishing.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
MARK BREA
MARK BREA
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Austin was Great
Half Day Trip (PM) key largo on March 15, 20263 adults1 child

We had a great time with Captain Austin and caught lots of fish. It was my sons first time fishing offshore and he caught so many fish, it was a dream come true. Captain Austin knew where to find the fish. We went to a few locations and caught different types of fish. It was a great experience. Thanks Captain Austin!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper

FAQs about Off-Ice Charters

Off-Ice Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $360 per group - 2 hours key largo (2 hours)
  • US $360 per group - 2 hours key largo am (2 hours)
  • US $360 per group - 2 hours key largo pm (2 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 hour fishing captian choice am (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 hour fishing captian choice pm (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 3 hour fishing evening (3 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 3 hr fishing everglades (3 hours)
  • US $625 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) key largo (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) key largo (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day PM Trip key largo (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip key largo (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip key largo (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Off-Ice Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Off-Ice Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait catching time is included in price and time.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the trip! )
  • Drinks (Water is always on board. Welcome to byod)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses provided up to 4 people.)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Off-Ice Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Off-Ice Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Off-Ice Charters include:
  • Bonefish
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Austin Nelson
Austin Nelson
Austin Nelson

Key Largo, Florida, United States

137 Fishing Reports
97 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2023

I grew up in Pennsylvania and now run trips out of Key Largo aboard a 19' Skiff. I have worked tirelessly to study and understand the waters of the Keys to provide you with the most exciting fishing trip possible! The first time I was in the Keys, it caught my heart, and I turned a yearly fishing trip into my career and new home. These waters are known for Redfish, Snapper, and Snook. I will show you how to catch them and what fishing in the keys is all about. I love going into the Everglades and fishing with live bait on a jighead for great rod bend.

137 Fishing Reports
97 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2023

I grew up in Pennsylvania and now run trips out of Key Largo aboard a 19' Skiff. I have worked tirelessly to study and understand the waters of the Keys to provide you with the most exciting fishing trip possible! The first time I was in the Keys, it caught my heart, and I turned a yearly fishing trip into my career and new home. These waters are known for Redfish, Snapper, and Snook. I will show you how to catch them and what fishing in the keys is all about. I love going into the Everglades and fishing with live bait on a jighead for great rod bend.

The fish you can target

Bonefish
Bonefish
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Bonefish
Bonefish
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
East Cape
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait catching time is included in price and time.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the trip!
Drinks
Water is always on board. Welcome to byod
Fishing license
Fishing licenses provided up to 4 people.
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 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
No age limits, we have life jackets for 3-16
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Mastercard

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Key Largo right now

BonefishBonefish
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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