Flats Fever Key West 

3.7/5 (2 reviews)
 5130 Overseas Highway, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

If you’re going to cast a line in Key West, look no further than Flats Fever. Your guide for the day is Captain Rick, so you’ll benefit from 50 years of professional experience as a one boat, one captain operation.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Blacktip Shark, and whatever else is biting. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to spin using light tackle. Capt. Rick also offers fly fishing, all gear included.

Capt. Rick welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your excursion begins aboard an 18’ Maverick flats boat with a capacity for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. It’s recommended to bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with Flats Fever.

Rick Mager

Captain

Rick Mager

 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
Half day Trip – Flats Fishing (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $575 
3/4 Day Trip – Flats Fishing
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $700 

Customer reviews

Loading
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review
Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading...
Loading...Loading...Loading...

FAQs about Flats Fever Key West

What are the trip rates for Flats Fever Key West?

Flats Fever Key West offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half day Trip – Flats Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Flats Fishing (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Flats Fever Key West?

When you book a trip with Flats Fever Key West, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Flats Fever Key West?

Trips booked with Flats Fever Key West include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Flats Fever Key West offer?

Flats Fever Key West offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Flats Fever Key West offer?

Flats Fever Key West offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Flats Fever Key West?

Top targeted fish species with Flats Fever Key West include:

  • Bonefish
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Rick Mager

Stock Island, Florida, United States

2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2023

Capt. Rick runs trips out of Stock Island aboard an 18’ Maverick flats boat. These waters are known for Tarpon and Permit and he will show you how to catch them. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Bonefish
Bonefish
Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Maverick
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

BonefishBonefish
CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
TarponTarpon

Recent fishing reports


Loading