Tight Lines Charters Of Key West 

5.0
(2 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5110 Overseas Highway, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

Tight Lines Charters Of Key West 

Stock Island, FL, United States
31 ft
6
5.0
(2 reviews)

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Book your next trip with Tight lines charters of key west and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Stock Island for more.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, Amberjack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Blacktip Shark, Lemon Shark, and anything else that bites.

You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Tight lines charters of Key West welcomes kids aboard, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll find yourself aboard a 31' Center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Jake will provide rods and reels for you, 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.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Tight lines charters of Key West!

Book your next trip with Tight lines charters of key west and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Stock Island for more.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, Amberjack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Blacktip Shark, Lemon Shark, and anything else that bites.

You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Tight lines charters of Key West welcomes kids aboard, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll find yourself aboard a 31' Center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Jake will provide rods and reels for you, 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.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Tight lines charters of Key West!

Jake Barta
Captain
Jake Barta
8 years of experience
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responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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5.0
2 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Patricia Wagner
Patricia Wagner
Member since 2026
5.0
BEST FISHING EVER!
8 Hour Trip (AM) on April 5, 2026

Captain Jake knows all the best fishing holes to find whatever fish you’re after! Very knowledgable about each fish we caught and I was able to catch dinner for everyone! Will highly recommend him again!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Mutton Snapper
William Greene
William Greene
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Nice trip.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 20265 adults1 child

We caught two huge black grouper and several lane snapper.

Reported catch:
Black Grouper
Yellowtail Snapper

FAQs about Tight Lines Charters Of Key West

Tight Lines Charters Of Key West offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $950 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tight Lines Charters Of Key West, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tight Lines Charters Of Key West include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water is provided )
  • Fishing license
Tight Lines Charters Of Key West offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Tight Lines Charters Of Key West offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tight Lines Charters Of Key West include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Your captain

Jake Barta
Jake Barta

Stock Island, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024

Born and raised in the keys got my 1st boat at a 12. Started mating on a charter boat while in middle school, dove for tropical fish for many years, got into commercial stone Crab Lobster and Kingfish, then started running charters.

Jake Barta
Jake Barta
Fully verified
2
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Born and raised in the keys got my 1st boat at a 12. Started mating on a charter boat while in middle school, dove for tropical fish for many years, got into commercial stone Crab Lobster and Kingfish, then started running charters.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Nice trip.
    William G.
    William G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water is provided
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)

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