Tighten Up Charters
If fishing in Key West is on your bucket list, look no further than Tighten Up Charters. Captain Noah will be your guide, bringing aboard years of angling experience.
These waters are known for Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Cero Mackerel, Sailfish, African Pompano Jack, Amberjack, and more – with any luck, you’ll find out for yourself! Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Noah can also have you kite fishing.
Capt. Noah is happy to have kids aboard, 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. You’re welcome to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!
You’ll step aboard a 28’ Contender center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is included, and will be caught first thing at the beginning of the trip.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, 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.
Don’t leave home without sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Bottled water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with Tighten Up Charters and get hooked!
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- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (One of the first things we do when we takeoff is head out to catch live bait. Which could be as easy as pulling a pinfish trap. Or if we’re fishing for pelagics we may spend some time locating and catching bait with cast nets or sabiki rigs.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We will clean the fish when we return to the dock, and yes it is included in the price)
- Drinks (I will always have plenty of waters in the cooler on the boat, and on occasion sodas and gatorades)
- Fishing License (Up to 6 guest are covered with fishing licenses on the boat.)
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (4 hour trips up to 20 miles, 6 hour trips up to 40 miles, and 8 hours up to 60 miles out. )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Amberjack
- Cero Mackerel
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Red)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Blackfin)
Meet the Captain
| 4 Fishing Reports |
| ID & license verified |
| 5 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since June 2024 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Amberjack
Cero Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
African Pompano Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Boat specs
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
Payment
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
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