Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch 

4.6/5 (178 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 1801 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040, United States

Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch 

Federally permitted
Key West, FL, United States
40 ft
6
4.6/5 (178 reviews)

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Capt. Conch Charters has been in business since 1994. Some of our crew members have over 30 years of experience. Some were born and raised in Key West. Our charter company is very versitile. We can guide you through most of the fishing techniques done in these bountiful waters.

It is very rare for the crew to go out fishing and come back empty-handed. Fortunately for them, they consider themselves the jacks of all trades of the fishing world and if one fish isn't biting they can generally go and target one that is. Their versatility allows them to be one of the top fish producers in Key West.

The crew members do not only pride themselves on being expert fishermen, but also great entertainers. They cannot promise that you will catch hundreds of fish (who can?), but they can promise that they will put 110 percent into showing you a good time.

You will be fishing aboard a roomy 40' offshore sportfishing Key West built boat. It features 4 fighting chairs, a dry salon area, a restroom, and an area up top where you can hang with the captain and listen to his fish stories. Don't worry if you don't know a lot about fishing – the crew is happy to cater to people who have never fished before.

All the fishing equipment you'll need will be provided for you, as well as live bait for the best bite. Target species include Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, Grouper, and Mackerel. If you want to prepare a nice meal back home, the crew will be happy to clean and fillet your fish for your convenience.

Come on down and let Capt. Conch Charters to entertain you, not only with their expertise but also with their local knowledge of all things Key West!

Capt. Conch Charters has been in business since 1994. Some of our crew members have over 30 years of experience. Some were born and raised in Key West. Our charter company is very versitile. We can guide you through most of the fishing techniques done in these bountiful waters.

It is very rare for the crew to go out fishing and come back empty-handed. Fortunately for them, they consider themselves the jacks of all trades of the fishing world and if one fish isn't biting they can generally go and target one that is. Their versatility allows them to be one of the top fish producers in Key West.

The crew members do not only pride themselves on being expert fishermen, but also great entertainers. They cannot promise that you will catch hundreds of fish (who can?), but they can promise that they will put 110 percent into showing you a good time.

You will be fishing aboard a roomy 40' offshore sportfishing Key West built boat. It features 4 fighting chairs, a dry salon area, a restroom, and an area up top where you can hang with the captain and listen to his fish stories. Don't worry if you don't know a lot about fishing – the crew is happy to cater to people who have never fished before.

All the fishing equipment you'll need will be provided for you, as well as live bait for the best bite. Target species include Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, Grouper, and Mackerel. If you want to prepare a nice meal back home, the crew will be happy to clean and fillet your fish for your convenience.

Come on down and let Capt. Conch Charters to entertain you, not only with their expertise but also with their local knowledge of all things Key West!

Capt. Conch Charters
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Capt. Conch Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Shared
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $400
Shared tour: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Shared
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
178 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (160)

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
83%
Family friendly
95%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
83%
Caught fish

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Chad Ferguson
Chad Ferguson
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Conchenstein
3/4 Day Trip – Shared on May 6, 20264 adults

We had an awesome 6 hour charter fishing trip aboard the Conchenstein with Capt. Ron and Roscoe. The water was calm, the fishing was great, and we landed a 36 inch barracuda along with some mackerel and several other types of fish. The crew treated us very well from start to finish and were informative, friendly, and clearly experienced. They worked hard to keep us on fish and made the entire trip enjoyable for everyone. Overall, it was a fantastic charter experience and we would absolutely recommend Capt. Ron and Roscoe to anyone looking to fish in the Keys.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lewis Milnes
Lewis Milnes
Repeat angler
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great seat on 6 hour shared charter!
3/4 Day Trip – Shared on December 29, 20251 adult

Went out with Capt. Petey and Roscoe on the 29th Dec. We started out trolling inside the reef and caught a great amount of Spanish and Cero mackerel. Once we'd filled the cooler we headed outside the reef to slow troll for hopefully some snapper and grouper. We had a couple mutton just shy of keeper and some more mackerel. All in all a great charter, Roscoe didn't stop the whole trip, constantly working the rods and baiting up, we didn't have to do a thing except enjoy catching fish. Would definitely book again, and recommend to others!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Tracy Leal
Tracy Leal
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Definitely rebooking!
3/4 Day Trip – Shared on June 30, 20262 adults

Originally just wanted to get out on the ocean and get away from the seaweed, but we caught a bunch of yellowtail and had the best time doing it. Then they told us where to take it after for some amazing fish tacos!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Arthur Kling
Arthur Kling
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2024
7 trips
4.7
Verified
irish cowboy
3/4 Day Trip – Shared on May 14, 20262 adults

went out on a full day fishing and landed a couple large amberjacks known as reef donkeys.they will wear your arms out and test your will.the first mate was very good and kept the lines clean of sargasm or seaweed that was making his day long but he never gave up and had fishing skills that he used that i have never seen before and he was relentless to get the fish on for us to wear our arms out. i am sorry that i forgot the first mates name but i highly recommend him.

Vicki Ellis
Vicki Ellis
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing 6 hour trip
3/4 Day Trip – Shared on September 10, 20252 adults

Our 6 hr fishing trip with Capt Garry and First Mate Mason was fantastic! Not only did we catch fish but the crew was friendly and professional and everything was in working order including a nice restroom for Ladies! Mason really made the trip exceptional by his friendly, calm, laid-back personality. He chatted with us the entire trip and made us feel welcome. It was a great trip and we highly recommend!!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Amberjack

FAQs about Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch

Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Shared (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Private (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Private - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Private (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet You use our restroom by going to a separate part of the boat and closing the door behind you
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Since your meats are working for tips, it would be delighted to fillet your fish for you. They may even recommend a good restaurant for you to take them to to have)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First mate (Our mates are just like waiters at a restaurant depending on your type of service is 15 to 20% is customary)
  • Fishing license (Florida State Fishing license is included for the day on one of our trips)
Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Our Reef is only 5 miles at the nearest spot, so you will be going at least there, depending on the time of year and what your target pieces is)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Capt. Conch Charters
Capt. Conch Charters
Capt. Conch Charters

Key West, Florida, United States

19 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
526 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2016

I was born and raised in Key West, and started fishing with my grandfather at the tender age of 8 years old. My grandfather taught me how to fish, and instilled in me a great love and respect for the ocean. As I grew I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my life. As soon as I was able to shake my parents notion that one day I would head off to college, I began to fish in earnest. I started in the commercial industry trapping, diving, and hand lining. Though I enjoyed that life immensely I also enjoy showing people a good time, and showing off my craft. which led me into the charter boat industry. I went from first mate to owner of 4 charter boats at historical charterboat row. I have learned from the best in the industry, and have passed my knowledge onto my crews. I believe that all fishermen are show offs. They know that it is not easy to go fishing and actually catch fish, and that's what they do. Come on out and hang with our showoffs, I promise you will be entertained.

19 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
526 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2016

I was born and raised in Key West, and started fishing with my grandfather at the tender age of 8 years old. My grandfather taught me how to fish, and instilled in me a great love and respect for the ocean. As I grew I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my life. As soon as I was able to shake my parents notion that one day I would head off to college, I began to fish in earnest. I started in the commercial industry trapping, diving, and hand lining. Though I enjoyed that life immensely I also enjoy showing people a good time, and showing off my craft. which led me into the charter boat industry. I went from first mate to owner of 4 charter boats at historical charterboat row. I have learned from the best in the industry, and have passed my knowledge onto my crews. I believe that all fishermen are show offs. They know that it is not easy to go fishing and actually catch fish, and that's what they do. Come on out and hang with our showoffs, I promise you will be entertained.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Tarpon
Tarpon
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Key West Custom Built
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our Reef is only 5 miles at the nearest spot, so you will be going at least there, depending on the time of year and what your target pieces is
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
You use our restroom by going to a separate part of the boat and closing the door behind you
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Since your meats are working for tips, it would be delighted to fillet your fish for you. They may even recommend a good restaurant for you to take them to to have
Drinks
Water
First mate
Our mates are just like waiters at a restaurant depending on your type of service is 15 to 20% is customary
Fishing license
Florida State Fishing license is included for the day on one of our trips

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 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 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

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Key West right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
SailfishSailfish
TarponTarpon
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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